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Event: SYN 1117 Pushkin vs Tokugawa     
Date:   Dec 01, 2024
#R1#
Tampukpuk scores with a punch to the head.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tonissaar works Tampukpuk's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tampukpuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tampukpuk blocks a jab.
Tampukpuk shoots in looking for a takedown but Tonissaar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tampukpuk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Tampukpuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Tampukpuk saw it coming and moves away.
Tampukpuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Tampukpuk's head back. #T1#
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Tampukpuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tampukpuk blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Tampukpuk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tampukpuk wants to pass to mount but Tonissaar is defending the position. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonissaar is just riding it out for now. Tampukpuk eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Tonissaar is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonissaar is just riding it out for now. Tampukpuk eventually gives up the hold.
Tampukpuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Tonissaar is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here.
Tampukpuk prevents Tonissaar from improving his position.
Tampukpuk works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Tampukpuk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tonissaar turns into him and now he's in Tampukpuk's guard. #T4##SUB#
Tampukpuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tonissaar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tonissaar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tonissaar wanted to stand there but Tampukpuk had control of the position. #SUB#
Tonissaar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tampukpuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonissaar has managed to get both his arms back between Tampukpuk's legs - danger averted.
Tonissaar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tonissaar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tampukpuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonissaar has managed to get both his arms back between Tampukpuk's legs - danger averted.
Tampukpuk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tampukpuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk tries to counter with a takedown but Tonissaar is quick to defend against it.
Tampukpuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tonissaar circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Tampukpuk down.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tonissaar gets caught napping as Tampukpuk dives in and scores a takedown. Tonissaar manages to retain guard.
Tampukpuk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tonissaar's guard. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here.
Tonissaar manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar wants to sweep here but Tampukpuk controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Tampukpuk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tonissaar can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tampukpuk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tampukpuk controls the position from side control.
Arturito Tampukpuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tonissaar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tonissaar is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Tonissaar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tampukpuk has control of an arm but Tonissaar manages to advance to Tampukpuk's back!
Tampukpuk tries to roll but Tonissaar sticks to his back. #T3#
Tampukpuk turns into Tonissaar and is now in his guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Tonissaar keeps moving.
Tampukpuk stopping the sweep attempt from Tonissaar.
Tampukpuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonissaar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tampukpuk is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Tonissaar pulls Tampukpuk in close to his closed guard and prevents Tampukpuk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tampukpuk is pushing down on Tonissaar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tonissaar is fighting to maintain full guard but Tampukpuk has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tampukpuk is working for a kimura but Tonissaar is defending it quite comfortably.
Tonissaar is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that second round.
That's time! Tampukpuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tampukpuk slips under a jab.
Tonissaar thumps Tampukpuk with a low kick.
Tonissaar cracks Tampukpuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Tampukpuk.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Tampukpuk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tampukpuk checks a leg kick nicely.
Tampukpuk wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar cracks Tampukpuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tampukpuk has time to react.
Tampukpuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk. #T2#
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some bone on bone action there as Tampukpuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk attempts a counter takedown but Tonissaar avoids it well and moves away.
Tampukpuk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tonissaar pinned against the cage. Tonissaar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonissaar scores with a hook.#T3#
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Tampukpuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tonissaar sprawls well initially but Tampukpuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tampukpuk is just content to waste time from the top position. Tonissaar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Tampukpuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tonissaar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tampukpuk, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tampukpuk is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tonissaar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tampukpuk's body to avoid the submission. Tampukpuk has instead reached around Tonissaar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tampukpuk arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arturito Tampukpuk!

 

Event: SYN 1091 Ryan vs Exotic     
Date:   Aug 25, 2024
#R1#
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cango was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Cango takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Cango blocks it.
Cango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cango. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Cango moves away from the strike by Tonissaar. #CL2#
Cango closes the distance and clinches.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Cango's head.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Cango using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tonissaar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Tonissaar.
Cango throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tonissaar blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Cango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cango.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
Tonissaar lunges at Cango with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cango's hand.
Cango lands with a nice combination. Tonissaar backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Cango.
The fighters circling - Cango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Cango throws a nice looking combination but Tonissaar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cango tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Cango works the jab nicely.
Cango throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar looks to land a combination but Cango avoids it well.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cango has time to react.
Cango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cango throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range. #T2#
Jab from Tonissaar.
Cango doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Cango takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cango with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tonissaar thumps Cango with a low kick.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tonissaar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cango - the referee stops the clock and Tonissaar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cango. Tonissaar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Cango.#CL2#
Cango clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Cango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cango is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cango prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cango creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Cango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cango with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cango throws a head punch that misses.
Cango blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Cango controls his hands. #BC2#
Cango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cango misses with an uppercut.
Cango connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Cango moves into range and clinches up with Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar tries to work over Cango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cango swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cango fails to land.
Tonissaar stalling against the cage.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Tonissaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cango or not.
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!
Cango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonissaar is defending well for now.
Cango swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cango looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cango just misses with a punch to the body.
Cango lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cango scores with a nice body kick.
Cango looks to land a body kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Cango.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Cango's head but Cango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cango checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cango misses with a hook.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cango counters with a low kick, right behind Tonissaar 's knee.
Cango throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Cango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Cango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Cango checks it.
A jab from Cango finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cango checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonissaar tries to work over Cango's front leg with a kick but Cango checks it.
Cango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Cango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Cango.
Cango thuds his shin into the meat of Tonissaar's side.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Cango counters by clinching up.
Cango lands a nice knee to the body.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tonissaar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cango misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cango manages to break the clinch.
Jack Cango seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cango misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cango - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Cango is looking to clinch.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cango.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cango counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cango thows a body kick. Tonissaar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cango ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Cango jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cango connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cango.
Cango avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango moves in looking to clinch but Tonissaar pushes him off.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses. #T2##CL2#
Cango takes the fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cango lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar trying to stall but Cango improves his position.
Tonissaar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Cango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That kick from Cango tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar cracks Cango with an open hand slap.
A jab from Cango misses.
Cango slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar dodges the punch combination from Cango.
Cango doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right.
Cango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar. #T3##CL2#
Tonissaar tries to keep at a distance but Cango has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cango scores a nice knee to the body.
Cango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Cango controls the action. #BC2#
Cango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cango checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cango checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar misses with a left hand
and Cango counters with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Cango with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cango. Cango obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Cango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cango! But no joy.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Cango manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Cango avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Cango moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Cango clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Cango.
Cango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar is looking to control Cango's arms but Cango gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tonissaar has his back to the cage.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Cango. #BC2#
Cango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Cango strikes.
Cango with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar cracks Cango with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Tonissaar. Those never looked like landing.
Cango lands a body shot.
Cango lands a right hook to the body.
Jack Cango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Cango finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Cango counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Cango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cango is out of range.
Cango scoring well with a low kick there.
Cango takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonissaar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cango misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Cango thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tonissaar cracks Cango with a good jab.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Cango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cango.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
Cango tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves away
and Tonissaar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonissaar thuds his right hand into Cango's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Cango is rocked!
Tonissaar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cangos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cango is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonissaar finish him?
Tonissaar with a jab.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Cango misses with a head kick.
Cango ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Cango connects with a solid leg kick.
Cango throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Cango.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.
Cango seems to have recovered his senses.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Cango checks it.
Tonissaar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cango throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Cango avoids it easily.
Cango scoring well with a low kick there.
Cango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cango misses with an uppercut
and Cango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tonissaar throws a big counter combination but Cango scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cango rushes Tonissaar and presses him up against the cage.
Tonissaar wants to stall.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Cango breaks from the clinch.
Cango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cango fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cango closes the distance and pushes Tonissaar back into the cage.
Tonissaar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cango.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Cango blocks it.
Cango lands with a left to the head.
Cango gets through Tonissaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Cango.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Tonissaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cango has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Cango lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Cango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Cango checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Cango gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar connects with a single shot there.
Tonissaar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cango.
Cango throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Cango closes the distance and clinches.
Tonissaar is trying to force a seperation but Cango has the dominant position.#BC2#
Cango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cango scores with a one two! Tonissaar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cango slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Cango looks to land a combination but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Cango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.#T4#
Tonissaar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cango.
Cango checks the leg kick.
Cango blocks a jab.
Cango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Cango.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Cango was well out of range.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cango counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#Jeez, Baruto Tonissaar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cango fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Cango clinches up against the cage.
Tonissaar takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Cango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Cango ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses
letting Cango counter with a right hand.
Cango ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar. #CL2#
Cango has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cango misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Cango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cango 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cango!

During a confident post fight interview, Jack Cango thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 1086 Bleak vs Bollomard     
Date:   Aug 04, 2024
#R1#
A jab from Tenryu misses.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tenryu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Tenryu has managed to clinch.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu. #BC2#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Tenryu slips the punch.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Tenryu.
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tonissaar connects with a single shot there.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Tenryu's body.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tenryu on the side of the head.#T1#
Tonissaar scores with the left hand. Tenryu knows he should have avoided that one.
Tenryu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar cracks Tenryu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Tenryu's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Tenryu ducked under it nicely.
Tenryu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tenryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Tenryu was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tenryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Tenryu saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenryu throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonissaar there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tenryu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Tonissaar.
Tenryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar thuds his right hand into Tenryu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tenryu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tonissaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Tenryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Tenryu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tenryu tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tenryu checks the leg kick.
It looked like Tenryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tenryu at a distance.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Tenryu's head back.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Tenryu's head but Tenryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonissaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tenryu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A bone on bone clash there as Tenryu blocks the leg kick.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the head.
Tenryu connects with a crisp jab.
Tenryu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonissaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Tenryu's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Tenryu avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
Tonissaar throws a nice looking combination but Tenryu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Tenryu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonissaar, pushing him back against the cage.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Tenryu. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tenryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Tenryu ducks down to avoid it.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Tenryu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tenryu tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tenryu.
Tonissaar lands a head kick. Tenryu smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Tenryu moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Tenryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Tenryu was well out of range.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tenryu is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenryu misses the target.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Tonissaar. That snapped Tenryu's head back. #T2#
Tonissaar clobbers Tenryu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tenryu slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tenryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tenryu's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tenryu checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Tenryu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Tenryu checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tenryu's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar tries to work over Tenryu's front leg with a kick but Tenryu checks it.
Tonissaar throws a combination that misses
and Tenryu counters with a nice body shot.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tonissaar motions for Tenryu to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tenryu.
Tonissaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Tenryu forces Tonissaar back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Tonissaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Tenryu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
It looked like Tenryu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Tenryu moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tenryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Tenryu avoids it.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Tenryu avoids it.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick. #CL#
Tenryu closes the distance and clinches.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tenryu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tonissaar's efforts to push away.
Tonissaar is trying to break the clinch but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tenryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar lunges at Tenryu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tenryu's hand.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tenryu.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar slips a jab from Tenryu.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tenryu has time to react.
Tenryu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tonissaar throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Tonissaar finds it's way through Tenryu's defenses.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tenryu's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tenryu throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tenryu works the jab nicely.
Tonissaar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Tenryu avoids it.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick.
Tenryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tenryu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tenryu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Tenryu defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Tenryu slips under a jab from Tonissaar.#T2#
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tenryu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Tenryu strikes.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tenryu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar throws a combination that misses
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar tries to work over Tenryu's front leg with a kick but Tenryu checks it.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
A big right from Tonissaar misses. #CL#
Tenryu clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
A short right from Tenryu on the inside.
Tenryu lands an uppercut.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Tenryu lands a body shot.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Tenryu. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Tonissaar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tenryu.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Tenryu's head but Tenryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tenryu's sensitive parts.
Tenryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tenryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tenryu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Tenryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Tenryu avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tenryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tenryu slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tenryu misses with the combination.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gen Tenryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tenryu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonissaar throws an off balance right hand
letting Tenryu counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tonissaar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

Baruto Tonissaar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson     
Date:   Mar 31, 2024
#R1#
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar cracks Exotic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Exotic with a jab.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Exotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Exotic tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
Exotic throws a right and a left that Tonissaar avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Exotic's knee but Exotic avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected. #T2#
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a left hand
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Tonissaar finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.#CUT#The cut above Baruto Tonissaar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Exotic moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Tonissaar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Exotic tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Exotic had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Exotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Exotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
A jab lands there for Exotic.#T2#
Exotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Exotic punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Exotic thuds a left hand into Tonissaar's body.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Exotic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonissaar wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
A cross from Moore lands.#CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore walks into a jab.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Moore misses.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Moore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Tonissaar. That snapped Moore's head back.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonissaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore misses the jab.
Tonissaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moore throws the kick towards the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Moore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Moore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Moore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Moore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Angelo Moore's cut even more.
Moore takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moore is able to avoid easily.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moore cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonissaar jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.#T1#
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Moore throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
A countering left hand to the body from Moore misses.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Moore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonissaar with a body shot.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Moore throws a low kick, looking for Tonissaar's leg but Tonissaar calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Tonissaar clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Moore slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moore counters with a head kick. That will keep Tonissaar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Moore avoided it.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moore checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Moore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Moore walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moore on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Moore.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Baruto Tonissaar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
You can see that Moore has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Moore misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Angelo Moore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Moore misses.
Tonissaar works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar feints a jab promting Moore to slip. Tonissaar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Moore throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonissaar stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a single shot there.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonissaar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

Baruto Tonissaar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson     
Date:   Jan 19, 2024
#R1#
Adlehyde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
An attempted straight right counter from Adlehyde misses the target.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adlehyde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adlehyde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonissaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adlehyde looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Adlehyde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adlehyde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adlehyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adlehyde blocks a leg kick.
Adlehyde connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.
Adlehyde thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adlehyde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Adlehyde moved out of range.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
Tonissaar motions for Adlehyde to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Adlehyde was well out of range.
A big right from Adlehyde misses.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adlehyde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adlehyde scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Adlehyde's leg. Adlehyde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adlehyde lands with an overhand left.
Adlehyde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adlehyde checks a leg kick nicely.
Adlehyde lands an overhand right.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Adlehyde misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adlehyde's head.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Adlehyde avoids the punch easily.
Adlehyde scores with a jab to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adlehyde moves away.
Adlehyde connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Adlehyde is predictable there
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar. #T3#
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde scores with a jab. Tonissaar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adlehyde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adlehyde staying out of range there.
Jack Adlehyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adlehyde slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Adlehyde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adlehyde.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar tries a quick counter leg kick but Adlehyde is wise to it.
Adlehyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Adlehyde misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar defending well as Adlehyde loads up on a big left hand.
Adlehyde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adlehyde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adlehyde is looking to counter punch.
Adlehyde looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Adlehyde's head.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Adlehyde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adlehyde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Adlehyde saw that one coming.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adlehyde manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Adlehyde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Adlehyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Adlehyde lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Adlehyde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adlehyde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adlehyde connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Adlehyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adlehyde throws out the jab.
Tonissaar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adlehyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Adlehyde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Adlehyde's head but Adlehyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adlehyde manages to avoid it.#T1#
Adlehyde swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adlehyde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonissaar can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adlehyde works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tonissaar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Adlehyde has got the better of the exchanges.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Adlehyde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Adlehyde takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Adlehyde throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Adlehyde misses.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack Adlehyde is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar looks to land a combination but Adlehyde avoids it well.
Adlehyde throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adlehyde connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Adlehyde avoids it easily.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Adlehyde's shoulder, as Adlehyde tries to avoid the shot.
Adlehyde lands a jab to the nose.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Adlehyde down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adlehyde punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde staying out of range there.
Adlehyde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Adlehyde blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Adlehyde finds it's target.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adlehyde sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Adlehyde throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
A big right from Adlehyde misses.
Adlehyde lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Adlehyde misses with a looping left.
Adlehyde lands a jab to the nose.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Adlehyde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adlehyde checks it well.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adlehyde misses with a straight right.
Adlehyde misses with a few strikes there.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Adlehyde avoids it with no problem.
Adlehyde blocks a low kick nicely.
Adlehyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adlehyde misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Adlehyde dodges the punch combination from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde walks into a jab.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Adlehyde checks it.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adlehyde lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Adlehyde loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adlehyde throws out the jab.
Adlehyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Adlehyde lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Adlehyde avoids it.
Adlehyde scores with a jab. Tonissaar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adlehyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adlehyde moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Adlehyde dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Adlehyde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adlehyde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Tonissaar finds it's way through Adlehyde's defenses.
Tonissaar takes one to the side of the head.
Adlehyde throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Adlehyde throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Adlehyde just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Adlehyde throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adlehyde with a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Adlehyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar motions for Adlehyde to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Adlehyde avoids the punch easily.
Adlehyde checks a leg kick.
Adlehyde scores with a body shot.
A big left from Adlehyde misses.
Adlehyde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Adlehyde throws a right and a left that Tonissaar avoids nicely.
Tonissaar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Adlehyde's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Adlehyde strikes.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Adlehyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adlehyde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adlehyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adlehyde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tonissaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adlehyde throws a big shot that misses.
Adlehyde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Adlehyde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adlehyde lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adlehyde darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Adlehyde.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Adlehyde missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adlehyde takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Adlehyde jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Adlehyde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Adlehyde throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Adlehyde finds it's target.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adlehyde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adlehyde checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jack Adlehyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adlehyde scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Adlehyde avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Adlehyde blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Tonissaar misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Adlehyde is just out of range.#T4#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Adlehyde checks it.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Adlehyde avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Adlehyde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Adlehyde finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Adlehyde throws a shot to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Adlehyde moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde cracks Tonissaar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adlehyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Adlehyde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adlehyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adlehyde thuds his right hand into Tonissaar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Adlehyde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adlehyde 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Adlehyde!

An out of breath Jack Adlehyde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Sycek dives in for a single leg takedown but Tonissaar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sycek.
Sycek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tonissaar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sycek under the eye.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sycek or perhaps it was just good defense by Tonissaar, which made it look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar jabs Sycek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Sycek walks into a left hand.
Sycek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Tonissaar shows good takedown defense.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Sycek avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Sycek is out of range.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sycek checks a leg kick.
Sycek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab from Tonissaar.#ROC2#Sycek is rocked!#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Tonissaar as Sycek shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sycek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sycek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sycek walks into a jab.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Sycek avoids them all with ease.
Tonissaar lands a really nice looking cross but Sycek seems unphased.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Sycek avoids the punch easily.
Sycek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tonissaar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Tonissaar blocks nicely.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek pushing down on Tonissaar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tonissaar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sycek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sycek's back!
Tonissaar avoiding Sycek 's attempts to control his hands.
Sycek's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Tonissaar's hands.
Sycek is trying to break free. #T3#
Sycek trying to control but not successfully.
What can Sycek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sycek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tonissaar has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek is in bad spot here.
Sycek is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonissaar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sycek can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tonissaar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sycek tries to escape the position.
What can Sycek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonissaar is continuing to stall.
Tonissaar gets his hands free as Sycek looks to control.
Sycek is really stuck here.
Tonissaar is riding his opponent, not letting Sycek buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Tonissaar misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tonissaar enables Sycek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tonissaar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tonissaar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek trying to control but Tonissaar is working from the bottom.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek is fighting to break Tonissaar's control of his arms but Tonissaar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonissaar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Tonissaar blocks nicely. #T1#
Tonissaar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek cracks Tonissaar with a solid left hand.
Tonissaar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonissaar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek 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.
Tonissaar keeping full guard, as Sycek tries to pass.
Tonissaar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Tonissaar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Tonissaar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Tonissaar!#REVB#
Sycek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tonissaar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tonissaar being controlled here momentarily.
Tonissaar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sycek is trying to control the position but Tonissaar postures up. #T3#
Tonissaar wants to stand but Sycek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tonissaar preventing the sweep.
Sycek looking to control.
Tonissaar preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Sycek's head but Sycek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Sycek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Sycek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Tonissaar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonissaar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek postures up and lands a big shot to Tonissaar's brow. #T4#
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonissaar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Tonissaar blocks nicely.
Tonissaar wants to sweep here but Sycek controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tonissaar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tonissaar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Tonissaar blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sycek shoots for a double leg takedown but Tonissaar sprawls well. He's pushed Sycek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Tonissaar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonissaar is fending him off so far but Sycek persists. Nope, Tonissaar circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses #TD#
and Sycek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sycek postures up in Tonissaar's guard and throws a big left but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar controlling Sycek's posture.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Sycek postures up in Tonissaar's guard and throws a big left but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek throws a strike but Tonissaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tonissaar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonissaar stopping the sweep attempt from Sycek.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sycek lands an upkick as Tonissaar stands over him.
Tonissaar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sycek's guard.#T2#
Sycek wants to control but Tonissaar passes easily into half guard.
Tonissaar prevents Sycek from improving his position.
Sycek is pressing down on Tonissaar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sycek looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonissaar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Tonissaar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sycek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek postures up in Tonissaar's guard and throws a big left but Tonissaar blocks it.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
Tonissaar is pulling down on Sycek's head to control his posture. #T4#
Tonissaar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sycek throws a strike but Tonissaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sycek lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sycek wants to control the position but Tonissaar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sycek trying to hold on to Tonissaar's head to control him but Tonissaar postures up.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Tonissaar is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Sycek.
I think Sycek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli     
Date:   Dec 01, 2023
#R1#
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tavares is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Tavares works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tonissaar stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tavares scores with a jab. Tonissaar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares misses with a leg kick
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar sizes up Tavares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Tavares is rocked!
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonissaar finish him?
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.#T2#
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Tonissaar counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tonissaar finish him?!
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tavares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Tonissaar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tonissaar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar throws an off balance right hand
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Manny Tavares's cut even more.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Tonissaar.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
Tonissaar jabs Tavares right on the nose. Tavares blinks but takes it well.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.#T4#
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Tavares checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tavares throws a combination that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tonissaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tonissaar punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Tavares throws a counter combo.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares walks into a jab.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tavares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tavares might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tonissaar has got the better of the exchanges.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavares.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar motions for Tavares to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Tavares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Tonissaar stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
Tavares defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
You can see that Tavares has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tonissaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Tavares with an uppercut!
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.#T4#
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Tavares with an uppercut!
Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavares to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonissaar circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Tavares throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares walks into a jab.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonissaar blocks a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Tonissaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Tavares moved away.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Tonissaar punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tavares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Tonissaar.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonissaar.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.#T3#
Tavares slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares.
Tonissaar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tonissaar! Tavares is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 1032     
Date:   Nov 12, 2023
#R1#
Diggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Diggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Diggs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar just manages to avoid it.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lands with a straight right. Diggs didn't see that one coming.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Diggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Diggs scores with a kick to the body.
Diggs throws a push kick but Tonissaar slaps the foot to one side.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Diggs is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
It appears Diggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar misses the jab.#T3#
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Diggs.#CL#
Diggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tonissaar managing to block the knees to the body from Diggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diggs up against the cage.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs missing with knees to the body.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs. #T4#
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Tonissaar's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tonissaar manages to break the clinch.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that Diggs avoids nicely.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Tonissaar shrugs it off.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggs at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonissaar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonissaar ducks right into an uppercut from Diggs.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Diggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.#T2#
Diggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggs is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
Tonissaar misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Baruto Tonissaar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diggs with a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot
and Diggs counters with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar is breathing heavily.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tonissaar gets tackled into the cage by Diggs. Diggs maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diggs lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Diggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Willie Diggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
Diggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonissaar has time to react.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #KD#
Diggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tonissaar sprawling to the canvas! Tonissaar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diggs finish him?! #ROC#Tonissaar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses
and Diggs counters with a huge right that knocks Tonissaar out cold! Diggs is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Willie Diggs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SYN 1028 Diggs vs Exotic     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023
#R1#
Tonissaar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ginger back to the cage. Tonissaar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Haitian Ginger has been cut.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Ginger moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Ginger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that Ginger avoids nicely.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Ginger moves out of range.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ginger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ginger doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ginger moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Ginger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ginger.#T1#
That kick from Ginger tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ginger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginger misses the jab.
Ginger checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
As Tonissaar backs away, Ginger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar tests Ginger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Ginger moves out of range.
Tonissaar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ginger 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.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ginger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ginger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick.
Ginger tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ginger blocks a low kick nicely.
Ginger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ginger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Ginger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ginger checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ginger.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Ginger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Ginger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ginger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ginger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Ginger moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Ginger's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar motions for Ginger to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Ginger misses.
Nice jab there from Ginger. #T3#
Tonissaar throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Ginger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ginger throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Ginger lands a jab to the head.
Ginger scores with a jab. Tonissaar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Ginger jumps back.
Ginger staying out of range there.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ginger. Ginger obviously looking to wear him down.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ginger checks a leg kick.
It appears Ginger was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ginger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Ginger's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Ginger misses.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Ginger slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Ginger.
Ginger lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ginger on the side of the head.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.
Ginger slips under a jab.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Ginger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ginger lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ginger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ginger.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Ginger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonissaar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haitian Ginger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Ginger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ginger's hands.
Ginger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Ginger's body.
A leg kick checked by Ginger.
Ginger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ginger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tonissaar's head.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ginger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ginger.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Ginger clinches.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar is trying to break free.
A short right from Ginger on the inside.
Ginger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Ginger.
Tonissaar can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Ginger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar looking to slow down the pace here.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar trying to control the position but instead, Ginger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tonissaar into the cage.
Ginger misses with some punches.
Ginger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tonissaar smiles and moves away.
Tonissaar cracks Ginger with a good jab.
Ginger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Ginger.
Ginger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ginger thumps Tonissaar with a low kick.#T2#
Ginger misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar jabs Ginger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ginger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ginger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Ginger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tonissaar.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Ginger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Ginger counters with a good low kick that Tonissaar was not able to check.
Ginger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Ginger slips a jab from Tonissaar.
It looked like Ginger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
It looks like Ginger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ginger connects with a jab.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Ginger's body. Ginger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good exchange - Tonissaar coming out on top.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginger cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ginger.
Ginger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Ginger lands.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ginger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ginger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ginger is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Ginger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginger scores with a push kick.
Tonissaar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ginger.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar. #T4#
Ginger lands a nice shot to the body.
Ginger is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Ginger coming out on top.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Ginger's leg but Ginger calmly moves out of range.
Ginger throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Ginger.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ginger.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Ginger saw that one coming.
Ginger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ginger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ginger thuds his right hand into Tonissaar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ginger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonissaar. That did some damage!
Ginger slips under a jab.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ginger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ginger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar wants to slow Ginger down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ginger blocks a jab.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginger.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ginger. Ginger obviously looking to wear him down.
Ginger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ginger misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ginger. Ginger obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ginger is able to avoid easily.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ginger manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Ginger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ginger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Ginger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ginger counters with a thumping low kick.
Ginger lands a front kick.
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Ginger.
Ginger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tonissaar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ginger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tonissaar's knee momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Ginger blocks the low kick.
Ginger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ginger finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonissaar's head.
Ginger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ginger connects with a solid leg kick.
Ginger lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ginger.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haitian Ginger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick lands for Ginger.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Ginger.
Ginger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ginger.
Ginger throws a sloppy head kick and Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Ginger staying out of range there.
Ginger slips under a jab.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ginger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ginger.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Ginger saw that one coming.
Ginger throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ginger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ginger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonissaar will feel that in the morning.
Ginger cracks Tonissaar with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ginger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Ginger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ginger throws a series of punches but Tonissaar avoids them all with ease.
Tonissaar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ginger.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses
enabling Ginger to counter with a crisp jab.
Ginger moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ginger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ginger slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Ginger staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Ginger.
Ginger slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Ginger cracks Tonissaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ginger misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.#T4#
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Ginger avoids it.
Good leg kick by Ginger.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Ginger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tonissaar thinking.
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses
and Ginger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Ginger checks it.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Ginger moved out of range.
Ginger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Ginger is out of range.
Ginger lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haitian Ginger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tonissaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

A victorious Baruto Tonissaar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 1023 Randleman vs Danger     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023
#R1#
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Conforto misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar connects with a right hand. Conforto shakes it off.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conforto blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
We've been told by Conforto's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Conforto is just out of range.
Billy Conforto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Conforto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conforto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Conforto moved away.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conforto.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left. #T1#
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conforto.
Tonissaar lands with a straight right. Conforto didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Conforto connects with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Conforto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Conforto connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conforto throws out the jab.
Conforto clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conforto lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Conforto throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Conforto!
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conforto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonissaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conforto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Conforto tried to counter with a leg kick but Tonissaar avoided it.#T2#
A big right from Conforto misses.
Conforto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonissaar.
Nice straight punches there by Conforto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conforto.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Conforto misses with a body shot.
Conforto throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Conforto cracks Tonissaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tonissaar lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Conforto has been cut.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conforto doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Conforto's ribcage but misses.
Conforto lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Conforto throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Conforto blocks it.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conforto motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Conforto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Conforto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Conforto does no damage.
Tonissaar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conforto misses the jab.
Conforto throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Conforto is out of range.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Conforto.
Conforto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Conforto misses.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conforto moves away.
Conforto misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conforto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Conforto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Conforto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conforto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar stuns Conforto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conforto.
Nice defenses there by Conforto.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Conforto.#T4#
Conforto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conforto throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Conforto.
Tonissaar misses with a double jab.
Conforto staying out of range there.
Conforto throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Conforto.
Tonissaar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Conforto jabs Tonissaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conforto lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conforto throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conforto misses with a looping right.
Conforto scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conforto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Conforto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Conforto's leg. Conforto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conforto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conforto looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Conforto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Conforto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Conforto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Conforto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conforto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Conforto.
Conforto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conforto missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conforto tried to score with a low kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Conforto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Conforto.
Conforto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips a jab and a cross from Conforto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto misses with a low kick.
Conforto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar jabs Conforto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conforto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tonissaar back to the cage. Conforto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Conforto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Conforto throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a thumping low kick.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Conforto.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Conforto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Conforto staying out of range there.
Tonissaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conforto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conforto throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conforto throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Conforto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conforto blocks a leg kick.
Conforto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conforto.
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conforto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Conforto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conforto throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Conforto throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar tries to bum rush Conforto with a series of wild strikes but Conforto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conforto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conforto backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conforto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Conforto's legs.
Conforto throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conforto throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Conforto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conforto blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar lands a really nice looking cross but Conforto seems unphased.
Tonissaar digs a good body shot into Conforto's ribs.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Nice cross by Conforto.
Conforto misses the shot to the body.
Conforto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Conforto.
Conforto looks to land a combination but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Conforto lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar wants to slow Conforto down by chopping away at his legs.
And Conforto counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conforto.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Conforto.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Conforto's front leg but catches the back leg as Conforto tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Conforto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Conforto.
Conforto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tonissaar backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Conforto blocks the leg kick.
Conforto throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Conforto moves out of range.
Conforto throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Conforto.#T4#
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Conforto.
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conforto misses with a hook.
A jab from Conforto misses.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Conforto.
A big right from Conforto misses.
Tonissaar clobbers Conforto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Conforto misses.
Conforto looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Conforto misses with a wild combination.
Conforto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conforto throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Conforto.
Conforto misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billy Conforto'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conforto under the eye.
Tonissaar stuns Conforto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Conforto - just one landing.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Conforto's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Conforto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Conforto.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Conforto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conforto down.
Conforto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Conforto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Conforto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Conforto looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Conforto throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Tonissaar finds it's way through Conforto's defenses.
Conforto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conforto is able to avoid easily.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick from Conforto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conforto lands a front kick.
Tonissaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Conforto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conforto misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conforto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Conforto blocks a low kick nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Conforto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conforto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Conforto moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Conforto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Conforto misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar defending well as Conforto loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conforto throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Conforto moved away.
Conforto throws a right and a left that Tonissaar avoids nicely.
Tonissaar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tonissaar misses with a wild combination.
Conforto's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Conforto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conforto.
Conforto connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Conforto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Conforto.
Conforto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Conforto avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conforto throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Conforto blocks a leg kick.
Tonissaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conforto.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Conforto ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Good shot there by Conforto.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Conforto.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conforto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conforto to score with a decent uppercut.
Conforto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conforto tried to score with a low kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Conforto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conforto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Conforto with an uppercut!
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Conforto.
Tonissaar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Conforto.
Conforto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Conforto was well out of range.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Conforto stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Conforto checks it.
Conforto throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Conforto checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conforto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conforto throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Conforto.
Conforto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonissaar doesn't seem bothered though.
Conforto looks for the body kick but Tonissaar saw that one coming.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Conforto's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Conforto misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conforto throws a low kick, looking for Tonissaar's leg but Tonissaar calmly moves out of range.
Conforto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billy Conforto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conforto throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonissaar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

A very excited looking Baruto Tonissaar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 1012 Seran vs De Minaur     
Date:   Aug 23, 2023
#R1#
Tonissaar throws a jab when Akkaynak was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akkaynak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akkaynak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Akkaynak takes one on the button.
Akkaynak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akkaynak is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
Akkaynak checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Akkaynak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akkaynak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akkaynak with the ground and pound but Tonissaar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akkaynak trying to control but Tonissaar is working from the bottom.
Akkaynak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akkaynak postures up and lands a big shot to Tonissaar's brow. #T1#
Tonissaar trying to control the position.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonissaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak wants to pass the guard but Tonissaar is keeping the position.
Tonissaar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Akkaynak throws a strike but Tonissaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akkaynak keeping full guard, as Tonissaar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Akkaynak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tonissaar uses it to pass to side control.
Tonissaar advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akkaynak wants to control but Tonissaar is having none of it.
Akkaynak is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Akkaynak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tonissaar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akkaynak regains half guard.
Akkaynak is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Tonissaar seems content to control.
Tonissaar prevents Akkaynak from improving his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akkaynak has a hand on Tonissaar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tonissaar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tonissaar tries to control but Akkaynak wriggling away.
Tonissaar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tonissaar avoids the attempt from Akkaynak to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak tries to control Tonissaar's body but Tonissaar pushes him off. Akkaynak squirms to his side and now Tonissaar has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akkaynak wants to clinch.#CL2#
Akkaynak pushes Tonissaar up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akkaynak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
I was talking to Tonissaar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akkaynak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akkaynak has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Akkaynak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Akkaynak's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Akkaynak's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akkaynak.
Akkaynak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akkaynak lands a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Akkaynak.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akkaynak can do to turn this around?
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!
Akkaynak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Tonissaar.
Akkaynak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tonissaar is defending well.#BC#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves out of range. #CL2#
Akkaynak takes the fight into the clinch.
Akkaynak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tonissaar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baruto Tonissaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atakan Akkaynak.#BC#
Tonissaar breaks from the clinch.
Akkaynak defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akkaynak's head backwards.
Akkaynak shoots in for a takedown but Tonissaar shows good takedown defense.
Tonissaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Akkaynak.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akkaynak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akkaynak with the counter takedown but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Akkaynak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akkaynak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Akkaynak.#T2#
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baruto Tonissaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akkaynak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akkaynak checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Akkaynak's leg but Akkaynak calmly moves out of range.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akkaynak moves in looking to clinch but Tonissaar pushes him off.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar thumps Akkaynak with a low kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Akkaynak jumps back.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Akkaynak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Akkaynak down with leg kicks. #T3##CL2#
Akkaynak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tonissaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akkaynak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akkaynak is trying to drag Tonissaar to the mat but Tonissaar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tonissaar breaks from the clinch.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Akkaynak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Akkaynak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Akkaynak tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonissaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Akkaynak is just out of range.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akkaynak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Akkaynak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akkaynak lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Akkaynak tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Akkaynak back against the cage. #T4#
Akkaynak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Akkaynak moves into the clinch.
Akkaynak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tonissaar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akkaynak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akkaynak avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Akkaynak tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Akkaynak gets a clinch.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akkaynak throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar cracks Akkaynak with an open hand slap.
Akkaynak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tonissaar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akkaynak.
Tonissaar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akkaynak wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Akkaynak has managed to clinch.
Akkaynak lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Akkaynak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow. #BC#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akkaynak slips under a jab.
Akkaynak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonissaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Akkaynak's head. #CUT#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Akkaynak tries to clinch but Tonissaar is having none of it.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akkaynak wants to clinch.
Atakan Akkaynak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonissaar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akkaynak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
Tonissaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akkaynak is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonissaar finish him?
Tonissaar drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Akkaynak right on the button. Akkaynak goes down! Tonissaar follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tonissaar gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
A victorious Baruto Tonissaar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 1007 Puno vs Washington II     
Date:   Jul 31, 2023
#R1#
A big left from Ginger misses.
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ginger.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ginger lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ginger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.#CL#
Ginger moves into the clinch.
Ginger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tonissaar is keeping busy.
Ginger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Ginger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonissaar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ginger lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Ginger blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ginger tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Ginger slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Ginger throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ginger throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ginger. #T2#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar cracks Ginger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Ginger lands a right hook to the body.
Ginger blocks a jab.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Ginger avoids it easily.
Ginger missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginger moves out of range of the strikes.
Ginger throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ginger.#T3#
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ginger.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ginger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ginger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ginger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ginger throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Tonissaar lands a jab to Ginger's midsection.
Ginger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tonissaar checks it well.
Ginger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginger walks into a stiff left hand from Tonissaar.
Ginger misses with a body kick.
Ginger wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ginger misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Ginger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar tries to bum rush Ginger with a series of wild strikes but Ginger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonissaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Ginger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ginger is trying to maintain a safe position but Tonissaar gets an underhook and turns Ginger into the cage.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ginger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ginger can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar lands with a nice combination. Ginger backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Ginger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ginger manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ginger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger staying out of range there.
Ginger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.#T1#
Ginger lands a jab.
Ginger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Ginger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tonissaar!
Ginger blocks a leg kick.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Ginger down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ginger lunges at Tonissaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonissaar's hand.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Ginger cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ginger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ginger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ginger's head.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Ginger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Ginger ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Ginger.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Ginger moved out of range.
Ginger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar just manages to avoid it.
Ginger throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ginger.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ginger doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Ginger moves forwards but Tonissaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Ginger. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ginger is just out of range.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar misses with a double jab.
Ginger moves forwards but Tonissaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Ginger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Ginger.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Ginger misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ginger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Ginger defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Ginger missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Ginger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ginger moves away.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Ginger's leg. Ginger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ginger misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Ginger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ginger.
Ginger moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Nice defenses there by Ginger.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ginger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar connects with a right hand. Ginger shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Ginger.
Ginger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Ginger checks it #CL#
and Ginger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginger. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Ginger.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Ginger misses with the head strike.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ginger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonissaar can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ginger.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tonissaar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks from the clinch.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ginger misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Ginger tries to clinch there but Tonissaar circles away.
Ginger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Ginger moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Haitian Ginger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ginger throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tonissaar cracks Ginger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonissaar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Ginger counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginger throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Ginger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
Tonissaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Ginger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginger.
Ginger slows down the pace here.
Ginger lands a right hand.
Ginger can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ginger.
Tonissaar just leaning against Ginger, taking a breather.
Tonissaar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Ginger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Ginger.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Tonissaar is trying to break the clinch but Ginger is controlling him.
Ginger has Tonissaar pressed against the cage, preventing Tonissaar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haitian Ginger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ginger.
Ginger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ginger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ginger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ginger.
Ginger's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginger working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Ginger controls the action.
Ginger can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Ginger.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ginger.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar - that landed with a thud.
Ginger wants to stall.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ginger or not.
Ginger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tonissaar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ginger fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Ginger.
Ginger lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Tonissaar on the inside.
Ginger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tonissaar's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Ginger.
Ginger lands with a left to the head.
Ginger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
Ginger tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginger lands with a short shot to the head.
Ginger lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Haitian Ginger.
I think Tonissaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

After winning the bout, Baruto Tonissaar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 997 Randleman vs Wolf     
Date:   Jun 27, 2023
#R1#
Tonissaar blocks a head kick by Sarethi.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Sarethi moves his leg out of the way.
Sarethi throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sarethi throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Sarethi loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar digs a good body shot into Sarethi's ribs.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Sarethi scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sarethi connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarethi looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sarethi.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy body shot
and Sarethi counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sarethi in his tracks. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Sarethi blocks the leg kick.
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sarethi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sarethi slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Sarethi throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarethi misses the target.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sarethi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tonissaar connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarethi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Tonissaar is looking to slow Sarethi down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Sarethi misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarethi.
Sarethi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar slips a jab and a cross from Sarethi.
Sarethi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sarethi scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Sarethi's leg but Sarethi calmly moves out of range.
Sarethi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarethi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Sarethi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sarethi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar 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.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Sarethi checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Sarethi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar lands a jab to Sarethi's midsection.
Tonissaar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Sarethi should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Sarethi is rocked!
Tonissaar weaves into range and cracks Sarethi right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sarethi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tonissaar is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baruto Tonissaar!
A victorious Baruto Tonissaar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka     
Date:   Dec 11, 2022
#R1#
Moore throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonissaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moore on the side of the head.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar jabs at Moore's body.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tonissaar stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping 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!
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Moore tries to work over Tonissaar's front leg with a kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore slips a jab from Tonissaar.#T1#
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Moore.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonissaar.
Moore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moore duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Moore checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar. #T2#
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore with a hook.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Moore avoided it.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Tonissaar scores with a spinning back kick!
Tonissaar misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with the combination.
It looked like Tonissaar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
It looks like Tonissaar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Tonissaar cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Moore.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonissaar circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Tonissaar throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Moore lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a two punch combo.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonissaar lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Jeez, Baruto Tonissaar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Angelo Moore!
An out of breath Angelo Moore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 938 Maluga vs. Frewin     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Steele's legs.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.#CL#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele wants to clinch.
Steele misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonissaar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Steele strikes.
A jab from Steele misses.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonissaar. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar takes one to the side of the head.
Steele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Steele throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steele doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Tonissaar lands with a nice body kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Steele slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steele throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Tonissaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Steele is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Steele misses the body punch
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele blocks a leg kick.
Steele throws a series of punches but Tonissaar avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tonissaar - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steele is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tonissaar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Steele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steele stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar lands a high kick!
Tonissaar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Tonissaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Steele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Steele down.
Tonissaar tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steele throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tonissaar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tonissaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Tonissaar sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar tries a quick counter leg kick but Steele is wise to it.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steele.
Steele throws a series of punches but Tonissaar avoids them all with ease.
Steele scores with a hook.
Steele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tonissaar.#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
Tonissaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Steele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steele. Steele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Tonissaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele scores with a nice strike.
Tonissaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steele ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Steele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonissaar sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Steele blocks the leg kick.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Steele misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steele's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Steele.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right. #T4#
Steele takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid 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!
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Steele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Steele down.
Steele tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
Steele walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steele's knee momentarily.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Steele moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Steele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Steele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steele tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steele throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Steele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tonissaar is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Steele clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Steele's body.
Steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Steele's body. Steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Steele's head back. #T4#
Steele cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonissaar cracks Steele with a good jab.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Steele moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Steele's leg but Steele calmly moves out of range.
Stanley Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tonissaar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

After winning the bout, Baruto Tonissaar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 934 Benedetti vs. Joad     
Date:   Oct 22, 2022
#R1#
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarethi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sarethi in his tracks.
Sarethi moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Sarethi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Sarethi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarethi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sarethi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarethi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sarethi looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Sarethi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Sarethi's legs.
Sarethi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Sarethi throws a leg kick which misses Tonissaar's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonissaar tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sarethi walks into a straight right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the body
and Sarethi counters with a straight right hand.
Sarethi throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Nice cross by Sarethi.
Sarethi scores with a hook.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Sarethi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Sarethi misses the target.
Tonissaar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Sarethi blocks it.
Sarethi 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.
Sarethi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Tonissaar defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sarethi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
A slow jab from Sarethi misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Sarethi avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarethi thinking.
Nice defenses there by Sarethi.
It looks like Tonissaar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sarethi slips under a jab.
Sarethi is looking for the big counter here.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarethi's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar misses with a left hand
and Sarethi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarethi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Sarethi should have avoided that one. #T3#
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Sarethi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Sarethi is out of range.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarethi unleashes a big counter combination but Tonissaar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Sarethi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarethi.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sarethi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar lands with a straight right. Sarethi didn't see that one coming.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarethi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarethi under the eye.#T4#
Sarethi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Sarethi.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sarethi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Sarethi.
Sarethi throws the kick towards the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Sarethi looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Sarethi moves out of range easily.
Sarethi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarethi throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Tonissaar defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarethi throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Sarethi was not able to check.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Sarethi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarethi misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Sarethi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarethi throws the kick towards the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Sarethi tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Sarethi backs away, Tonissaar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarethi manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sarethi.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Sarethi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarethi throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a one-two to the body.
Sarethi looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarethi can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Sarethi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSarethi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
Sarethi lands a front kick.#T1#
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Sarethi counters with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Tonissaar jabs at Sarethi's body.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Sarethi.
Tonissaar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a series of punches but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Sarethi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar throws a combination. Sarethi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarethi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Sarethi slips a jab from Tonissaar.#T2#
Sarethi throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Sarethi misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sarethi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Sarethi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar cracks Sarethi with a good jab.
Sarethi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarethi at a distance.
Sarethi misses the jab.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarethi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sarethi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tonissaar has got the better of the exchanges.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sarethi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Sarethi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarethi counters with a straight right hand.
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tonissaar misses with a body punch
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarethi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Sarethi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar scores with a nice right hand.
Sarethi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a nice looking combination but Tonissaar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sarethi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Sarethi's shoulder, as Sarethi tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Sarethi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sarethi misses with a shot to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sarethi's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sarethi takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarethi.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Sarethi swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Sarethi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Sarethi down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarethi doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Sarethi avoids it.
Sarethi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sarethi cracks Tonissaar with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarethi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarethi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarethi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sarethi tries a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Sarethi misses.
A quick step to the side and Tonissaar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarethi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar clobbers Sarethi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Sarethi.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Sarethi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sarethi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarethi on the side of the head.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar 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.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarethi. #T1#
Tonissaar moves out of range as Sarethi strikes.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarethi takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tonissaar defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar throws a quick counter head kick but Sarethi was just out of range.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Sarethi moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Sarethi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Sarethi ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Sarethi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Sarethi.
Sarethi drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sarethi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Sarethi needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sarethi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarethi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Sarethi.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Sarethi defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarethi as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Baruto Tonissaar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarethi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Sarethi strikes.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Sarethi down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar punishes Sarethi's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Sarethi misses.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Sarethi's leg but Sarethi calmly moves out of range.
Sarethi throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Sarethi ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Tonissaar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarethi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Tonissaar coming out on top.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarethi is just out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar looks to land a combination but Sarethi avoids it well.
Sarethi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Sarethi's shoulder, as Sarethi tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Sarethi's knee but Sarethi avoids it well.
Sarethi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarethi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
A quick step to the side and Tonissaar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Sarethi had a free shot at his head there.
Salyn Sarethi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Salyn Sarethi!
A victorious Salyn Sarethi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 931 Dionisy vs. Randleman     
Date:   Oct 05, 2022
#R1#
Tonissaar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins tries to work over Tonissaar's front leg with a kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hopkins there.
Hopkins lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Hopkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Hopkins motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Hopkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Tonissaar's legs.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonissaar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Tonissaar slips a jab from Hopkins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
And Hopkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonissaar blocks it.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Tonissaar as he checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Tonissaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tonissaar tries to work over Hopkins's front leg with a kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Hopkins throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Hopkins only half commits.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Tonissaar's leg but Tonissaar calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hopkins's head.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Hopkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar is looking for the big counter here.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Hopkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonissaar's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Giuseppe Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonissaar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonissaar. That did some damage!
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tonissaar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Tonissaar slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Tonissaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonissaar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tonissaar - that will leave a mark!
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Hopkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Tonissaar tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Tonissaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tonissaar stalling in the clinch.
Tonissaar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopkins is keeping busy.#BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Tonissaar throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Tonissaar.#T3#
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonissaar.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Hopkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins is looking to chop away at Tonissaar's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopkins with a body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar 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#
Hopkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins moves forwards but Tonissaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Hopkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar blocks a leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopkins doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick lands for Hopkins.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Tonissaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins misses with a body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Hopkins avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the head.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tonissaar is able to avoid easily.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar. #T3#
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Hopkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tonissaar manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tonissaar!
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonissaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

A victorious Baruto Tonissaar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice     
Date:   Aug 31, 2022
#R1#
Tonissaar punishes Escalante's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Tonissaar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escalante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Escalante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escalante was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Escalante is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Escalante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escalante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Escalante connects with a body shot.
Tonissaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Escalante in the body.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Escalante tries to land a body kick
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Escalante's front leg but catches the back leg as Escalante tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Escalante misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar counters with a low kick, right behind Escalante 's knee.
Escalante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonissaar's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Escalante down.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
Tonissaar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Escalante buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Escalante misses.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Escalante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Escalante's body.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonissaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonissaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A jab from Escalante finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Escalante is looking to clinch.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escalante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Escalante rushes Tonissaar and presses him up against the cage.
Tonissaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escalante is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonissaar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Our sources have told us that Escalante has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escalante.
Escalante creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Escalante is struggling to control the position.
Tonissaar is working Escalante over against the cage.
Tonissaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Escalante pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Escalante throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escalante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escalante tries to clinch but Tonissaar is having none of it.
Escalante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Escalante misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escalante on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Escalante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Escalante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Escalante should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Tonissaar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Escalante feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Escalante's body. Escalante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Escalante throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Escalante closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escalante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Escalante tries to work over Tonissaar's front leg with a kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Escalante with an uppercut!
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escalante jabs at Tonissaar's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Escalante takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante misses with a straight left.
Escalante lands a jab to the head.
Escalante moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
An attempted straight right counter from Escalante misses the target.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Escalante.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escalante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escalante tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar scores with the left hand. Escalante knows he should have avoided that one.
Escalante darts in trying to clinch
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
A jab from Tonissaar misses. #T1#
Escalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Escalante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escalante wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Escalante takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Escalante tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escalante with a nice cross.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escalante.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escalante.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by Escalante.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Escalante tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escalante throws a wild body kick that Tonissaar sees coming a mile off.
Escalante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escalante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escalante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Escalante's shoulder, as Escalante tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Escalante misses the target.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escalante misses with the combination.
Escalante throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Escalante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escalante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Escalante's front leg but catches the back leg as Escalante tries to avoid it.
Escalante staying out of range there.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Tonissaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escalante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escalante is looking to clinch.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escalante closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Escalante clinches.
Tonissaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Escalante just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tonissaar's brow.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
A short uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands an uppercut.
Escalante throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar lands a body punch.
Escalante scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tonissaar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escalante seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonissaar can turn it around.#BC2#
Tonissaar breaks from the clinch.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escalante on the side of the head. #T4#
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Escalante's leg. Escalante is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Escalante connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escalante misses with a body shot
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Escalante blocks the body kick.
Escalante throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Escalante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escalante shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Escalante scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escalante's head.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar lands with a cross.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Escalante.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
Escalante checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Escalante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Tonissaar backs away, Escalante returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escalante walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tonissaar.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Escalante avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Escalante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar dodges the punch combination from Escalante. #T1#
Tonissaar lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.
Escalante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escalante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Escalante avoids it easily.
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Escalante throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Escalante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escalante on the side of the head.
Escalante uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonissaar has time to react.
Escalante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escalante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Escalante.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Escalante avoids it easily.
Escalante throws a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a left and a right that stings Escalante.
Escalante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escalante tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escalante tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tonissaar counters with a right hand to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Escalante's body.
Escalante tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Escalante attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escalante looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Vicente Escalante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Escalante wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
A big right from Escalante misses.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escalante takes one to the chin there.
Escalante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonissaar's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar lands with a nice body kick.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escalante looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Escalante misses with a hook to the body
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escalante tries to clinch up.
Tonissaar feints a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar works Escalante's body with a nice hook.
Escalante takes one on the button.
Escalante throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar ducks right into an uppercut from Escalante.
Escalante misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Escalante blocks it well.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escalante.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escalante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante walks into a stiff left hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar thumps Escalante with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonissaar 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

A relieved looking Baruto Tonissaar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vicente Escalante spoke after the fight, saying 'I yam what I yam...that's all I yam.'.

 

Event: SYN 919 Maluga vs. Steve II     
Date:   Aug 03, 2022
#R1#
Exotic slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Exotic throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Exotic only half commits.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Exotic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Exotic backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonissaar has time to react.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Exotic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Exotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Exotic tries to land a front kick but Tonissaar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Exotic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Exotic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tonissaar checks it well.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Exotic throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.#T2#
A jab from Exotic misses.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
Exotic takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Exotics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Exotic misses with a body shot. #T3#
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Exotic lands with a cross.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Tonissaar slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Exotic is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Exotic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Exotic with a jab.
Tonissaar motions for Exotic to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tonissaar in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonissaar's sensitive parts. #T4#
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonissaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Exotic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Exotic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Exotic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Exotic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Exotic.
Exotic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Tonissaar tries to work over Exotic's front leg with a kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic with a hook.
Exotic needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Exotic jumps back.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Tonissaar cracks Exotic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range. #T1#
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar clobbers Exotic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Exotic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Tonissaar.
Exotic takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Tonissaar tries to land a front kick but Exotic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.#T3#
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Exotic tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Exotic.
Exotic tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonissaar checks a leg kick. #T4#
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Exotic.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body kick.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic lunges at Tonissaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonissaar's hand.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Exotic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Exotic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonissaar will feel that in the morning.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Exotic.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Exotic swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Exotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonissaar blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonissaar momentarily.
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
It appears Exotic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Exotic with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Exotic throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a kick to the body.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Nice shot by Tonissaar.
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!
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Tonissaar lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Donk. Tonissaar catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar cracks Exotic with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Exotic.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Exotic stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Exotic 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Exotic!

A relieved looking Joe Exotic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 913 Patriot vs. Tax Payer     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Tonissaar as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Exotic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar jabs Exotic right on the nose. Exotic blinks but takes it well.
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donk. Tonissaar catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar motions for Exotic to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic tried to score with a low kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tonissaar. Exotic shrugs it off though.
Exotic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonissaar's hands.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic throws a good cross that connects.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Tonissaar does no damage. #T2#
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
As Tonissaar backs away, Exotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Tonissaar's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Exotic lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonissaar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonissaar lands with a kick to the temple. Exotic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonissaar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Exotic back to the cage. Tonissaar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Exotic misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab. Exotic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonissaar's hands.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Exotic misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Exotic. #T4#
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Exotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Exotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Exotic throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic wants to land a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Exotic wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Tonissaar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Exotic.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A combination from Tonissaar does no damage.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Exotic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Tonissaar's belly button to the back.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar tries to work over Exotic's front leg with a kick but Exotic checks it.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonissaar. That did some damage!
Exotic avoids the head kick by Tonissaar.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonissaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Exotic scrambles back to his feet.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Exotic's leg but Exotic calmly moves out of range.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Exotic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic scores with a nice strike.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Exotic off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar cracks Exotic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar lands a slapping body shot.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Exotic thuds his shin into the meat of Tonissaar's side.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Exotic tries to work over Tonissaar's front leg with a kick but Tonissaar checks it.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Exotic swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Exotic with a hook.
Tonissaar lands a front kick.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Exotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar walks into a jab.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Exotic momentarily.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar motions for Exotic to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Tonissaar backs away, Exotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
A nice combination there by Exotic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.#T1#
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonissaar blocks the leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Exotic throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Exotic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Exotic moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Exotic throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Exotic jumps back.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Exotic off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Exotic as he connects with a hook.
Exotic takes one to the side of the head.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Tonissaar punishes Exotic's body with a nice straight punch.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Exotic throws a lazy head kick
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Exotic's body. Exotic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Exotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic is looking to chop away at Tonissaar's legs.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Exotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Exotic down.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.#T4#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Exotic's body. Exotic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Exotic on the side of the head.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Exotic down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Baruto Tonissaar just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Exotic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exotic throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonissaar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tonissaar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar scores with a nice body kick.
Exotic checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Exotic.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonissaar momentarily.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Exotic's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Exotic slips under a jab.#T2#
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Exotic connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Exotic blocks the low kick.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Exotic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar just manages to avoid it.
Exotic tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Exotic checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a high kick.
A right-left combo lands from Tonissaar.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Exotic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab by Exotic.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonissaar. That did some damage!
Tonissaar walks into a jab.
Exotic misses the body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonissaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Exotic throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Exotic takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Exotic throws a push kick but Tonissaar slaps the foot to one side.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic jabs Tonissaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Exotic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Exotic tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic 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.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A jab from Exotic misses.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Exotic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tonissaar is able to avoid easily.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Exotic works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tonissaar in his tracks.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a left to the body.
Exotic connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Exotic.
I think Tonissaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SYN 908 Steve vs. Babinski     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022
#R1#
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Nice uppercut lands for Steele. That snapped Tonissaar's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Tonissaar misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steele has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Steele takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele with a jab.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steele throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Tonissaar thumps Steele with a low kick.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick. #T2#
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Steele slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Steele misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar motions for Steele to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Steele checks it.
Steele wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steele. Steele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Steele misses.
Steele defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonissaar throws a body kick that misses.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonissaar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonissaar throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Tonissaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Steele misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Steele's legs.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Steele moves to clinch but Tonissaar breaks away
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Tonissaar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steele avoids it.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele swings widly with a right hand
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steele throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Steele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonissaar with a body shot.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steele misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Steele saw it coming and moves away.
Steele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Steele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Tonissaar catches Steele right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Steele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
Steele misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Steele avoids a kick to the body.
Tonissaar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the head.
Tonissaar slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steele might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tonissaar has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Steele. #T2#
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Tonissaar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Tonissaar gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonissaar avoids the damage to the body.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Tonissaar blocks with his arms. #BC#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Steele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Steele punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Steele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Steele tries to clinch there but Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
Steele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steele blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steele.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot. #T4#
Steele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar thuds his right hand into Steele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
Tonissaar works Steele's body with a nice hook.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Tonissaar cracks Steele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Steele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Steele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonissaar sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steele misses with a kick to the body.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Steele throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.#T1#
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses its target.
Tonissaar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Tonissaar scores with a four punch combination!
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonissaar circles away quickly and effectively.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonissaar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar tries to work over Steele's front leg with a kick but Steele checks it.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steele tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele tries a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar lands with an uppercut that bounces Steele off the cage and back into range.
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steele thinking. #T3#
Tonissaar with a nice cross.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Steele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
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!
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Steele throws a right hand that Tonissaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonissaar also avoids with ease.
Tonissaar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tonissaar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steele checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Steele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Steele's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonissaar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Steele avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
Tonissaar motions for Steele to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tonissaar!
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonissaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Tonissaar lunges at Steele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steele's hand.
Steele closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Steele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonissaar throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Tonissaar lands with an uppercut that bounces Steele off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Steele misses with a hook.
Tonissaar throws a big counter combination but Steele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Steele.
Jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Tonissaar backs off Steele throws a huge counter combo but Tonissaar manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Tonissaar thumps Steele with a low kick.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a left and a right that stings Steele.
Tonissaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Steele blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar thumps Steele with a low kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Steele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonissaar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar jabs Steele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steele throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.
Tonissaar cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Steele has managed to clinch.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Tonissaar is blocking nicely.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Tonissaar manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar had his way with Stanley Steele in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Tonissaar throws a sloppy body shot
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steele takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steele doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar cracks Steele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Steele misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a leg kick.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steele blocks a jab.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Tonissaar thuds his right hand into Steele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonissaar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar throws a combination. Steele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Steele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Steele moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar counters with a right hand to the body.
Tonissaar jabs Steele right on the nose. Steele blinks but takes it well.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Tonissaar lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A nice side step and Steele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonissaar lands a high kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steele thinking.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar cracks Steele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
As Tonissaar backs off Steele throws a huge counter combo but Tonissaar manages to avoid it all.
A punch lands to the side of Steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steele tries to clinch
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Steele.
Donk. Tonissaar catches Steele right on the button with a cross.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Steele lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Steele swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch.
Stanley Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tonissaar blocks it with crossed arms.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonissaar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

An out of breath Baruto Tonissaar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 900 New Era     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Crosby should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Crosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Crosby tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Crosby misses the target. #T1#
Crosby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Crosby.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Crosby.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a counter combo.
Crosby moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby is looking to counter the offense by Tonissaar and move into the clinch.
Tonissaar sizes up Crosby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Crosby. #T3#
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crosby momentarily.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
Crosby throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crosby, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crosby on the side of the head.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosby throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar scores with a hook.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crosby.
Tonissaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar lands a head kick. Crosby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tonissaar cracks Crosby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Crosby.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar'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#
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar jabs at Crosby's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Crosby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Crosby connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Tonissaar.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands. #BC2#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby. #T2#
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crosby moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crosby momentarily.
Tonissaar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Tonissaar.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.#T3#
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Tonissaar throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Baruto Tonissaar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tonissaar thows a body kick. Crosby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crosby slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.#T4#
Tonissaar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
Crosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crosby doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
Crosby throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crosby throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crosby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Crosby throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Crosby slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
A counter left hand to the body from Crosby misses its target.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
As Tonissaar tries to get set, Crosby tries to push him back and clinch up but Tonissaar manages to avoid the attempt.
Crosby stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Crosby checks it
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Crosby.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Tonissaar.
Nice jab there from Crosby. #CUT#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Tonissaar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses with a low kick. #T2#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar cracks Crosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Tonissaar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Tonissaar.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Tonissaar coming out on top.
Crosby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crosby.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 894 Williams vs. Kidd     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
Piano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Piano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Piano . That did some damage!
We've been told by Piano 's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar thumps Piano with a low kick.
Piano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Piano jumps back.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Piano is out of range.
Tonissaar lands with an uppercut that bounces Piano off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Piano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Piano avoids the head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tonissaar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Piano under the eye.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar tests Piano 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Piano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piano .
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Piano misses
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Piano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Piano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Piano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Piano 's legs.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Piano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar wants to slow Piano down by chopping away at his legs.
Piano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Piano checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Piano ducked under it nicely.
Piano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Piano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Tonissaar scores with a jab. Piano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Piano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Piano .
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Piano 's leg. Piano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Piano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Piano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Tonissaar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Good standup being displayed there by Tonissaar as he connects with a hook.
Piano ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Piano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Piano throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
It looked like Piano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piano misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Piano 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Piano down.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Piano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Piano slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Piano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Piano throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Piano misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Piano counters with a nice body shot.
Piano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar works over Piano 's head and body with a nice combination.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Piano 's body.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Piano 's leg but Piano calmly moves out of range.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Piano is able to avoid easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tonissaar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar with a hook.#T1#
Jab from Tonissaar.
Piano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Piano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piano .
Piano avoids a kick to the body.
Piano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Piano is looking to wear down Tonissaar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Piano loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Piano is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piano . Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nice body kick from Piano .
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Piano blocks it.
Tonissaar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Piano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Piano .
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Piano saw it coming and moves away.
Piano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Piano moves out of range easily.
Piano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piano .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Piano saw that one coming.
Piano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Piano slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tonissaar duly obliges.
Piano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Piano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Jab by Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Tonissaar.
Piano looks for the body kick but Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Piano 's head.
Piano blocks a jab.
Piano thinks about countering with a body kick.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Piano checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Piano momentarily.
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Piano moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Piano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonissaar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Piano 's head.
Piano blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Piano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Piano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Piano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Piano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Piano moves out of range.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Piano . That did some damage!
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Piano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Piano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A quick step to the side and Piano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Piano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Piano 's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Piano with an uppercut!
Tonissaar cracks a nice hook into Piano 's ribs.
Tonissaar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Piano in his tracks.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Piano 's head but Piano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tonissaar.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Piano misses with a wild body shot.
Rick Piano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Piano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Piano avoids them all with ease.
Piano lands with an overhand left.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Piano tries to land a front kick but Tonissaar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonissaar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piano .
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Piano .
Piano misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piano .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Tonissaar sizes up Piano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Piano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Piano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Piano blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Piano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piano . Piano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Tonissaar cracks Piano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piano .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Piano throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Piano misses with a hook to the body
and Piano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Piano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Piano looks for the body kick but Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Piano avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Piano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonissaar 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

During a confident post fight interview, Baruto Tonissaar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Rick Piano had this to say: 'I need more roids!'.

 

Event: SYN 888 Sonni vs. Gustafson     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
A jab from Dotsenko misses.
Dotsenko misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been informed that Dotsenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dotsenko scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dotsenko scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dotsenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dotsenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dotsenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar throws the kick towards the body but Dotsenko avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Dotsenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Dotsenko slips a jab from Tonissaar.#T1#
Dotsenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dotsenko. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Dotsenko was well out of range.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Dotsenko missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dotsenko throws a body kick that misses.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dotsenko's head backwards.
A slow jab from Dotsenko misses its intended target.
Tonissaar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dotsenko thumps Tonissaar with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Dotsenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Dotsenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Dotsenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
That kick from Dotsenko tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Tonissaar.
Dotsenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Dotsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Dotsenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonissaar momentarily.
Dotsenko scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Dotsenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses its target.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dotsenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Dotsenko misses with a wild body shot.
Dotsenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Dotsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dotsenko takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Dotsenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dotsenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar throws a counter high kick but Dotsenko was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Dotsenko misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Dotsenko loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Dotsenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dotsenko throws a wild body kick that Tonissaar sees coming a mile off.
Tonissaar with a hook.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dotsenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dotsenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dotsenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses
and Dotsenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Tonissaar shrugs it off.
Dotsenko blocks a jab.
Dotsenko throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dotsenko throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dotsenko thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Tonissaar moves out of range as Dotsenko strikes.
Jab from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko connects with a leg kick.
Dotsenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Dotsenko manages to avoid it.
Dotsenko misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dotsenko misses with a hook.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Dotsenko's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Dotsenko strikes.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Dotsenko avoids it easily.
Dotsenko feints a counter leg kick.
Dotsenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dotsenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dotsenko misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotsenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Dotsenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dotsenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dotsenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artem Dotsenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar'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#
Nice shot lands for Dotsenko.
Dotsenko wants to land a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Dotsenko avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Dotsenko throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Dotsenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Dotsenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dotsenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Dotsenko was well out of range.
Artem Dotsenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dotsenko takes one on the button.
A big left from Dotsenko misses.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Dotsenko's body. Dotsenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Tonissaar. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tonissaar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dotsenko - the referee stops the clock and Tonissaar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dotsenko. Tonissaar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Dotsenko counters with a head kick.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dotsenko jabs Tonissaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Dotsenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Dotsenko ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dotsenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tonissaar wants to slow Dotsenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Dotsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dotsenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Dotsenko.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Dotsenko scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Dotsenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dotsenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tonissaar scrambles back to his feet.
Dotsenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Dotsenko avoids it easily.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dotsenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dotsenko's head.
Dotsenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko lands a body shot.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dotsenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dotsenko missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Dotsenko's body. #T3#
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Dotsenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Dotsenko misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dotsenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dotsenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dotsenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dotsenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Dotsenko misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Dotsenko avoided it.
Tonissaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar walks into a jab.
Dotsenko lands a body shot.
Dotsenko lands the left hand.
Jab by Dotsenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dotsenko cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dotsenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tonissaar lands a body shot. #T4#
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dotsenko is just out of range.
Dotsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar sizes up Dotsenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonissaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dotsenko misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dotsenko.
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Dotsenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonissaar's sensitive parts.
Dotsenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dotsenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tonissaar cracks Dotsenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dotsenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Dotsenko misses the jab.
Dotsenko lands the left hand.
Dotsenko connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dotsenko counters with a left to the body.
Dotsenko misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dotsenko lands a leg kick that knocks Tonissaar off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Dotsenko takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Dotsenko thuds his right hand into Tonissaar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dotsenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Dotsenko throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Dotsenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dotsenko lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar cracks Dotsenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Dotsenko ducked under it nicely.
Dotsenko misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dotsenko.#T1#
Dotsenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonissaar blocks a head kick by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Dotsenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dotsenko lands a jab.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Dotsenko moves out of range.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dotsenko momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Dotsenko loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dotsenko slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dotsenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Dotsenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donk. Tonissaar catches Dotsenko right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Dotsenko does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dotsenko feints and then cracks Tonissaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonissaar down.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dotsenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Dotsenko checks a leg kick.
Dotsenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Dotsenko misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dotsenko lands a leg kick that knocks Tonissaar off balance momentarily.
Dotsenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dotsenko on the side of the head.
Dotsenko misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A punch lands to the side of Dotsenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
Dotsenko throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Dotsenko missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dotsenko blocks a jab.
Dotsenko avoids the body shot from Tonissaar. #T3#
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dotsenko is just out of range.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dotsenko misses with a straight left.
As Dotsenko backs away, Tonissaar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Dotsenko was well out of range.
Dotsenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Dotsenko tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Dotsenko down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Dotsenko down.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
letting Dotsenko counter with a right hand.
Dotsenko checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Dotsenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dotsenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with an inside leg kick.
Dotsenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dotsenko lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko misses with a body kick.
Dotsenko ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dotsenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Dotsenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Dotsenko coming out on top.
Nice shot by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar lands a glancing blow to the side of Dotsenko's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artem Dotsenko.
Well Dotsenko 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Dotsenko!

Artem Dotsenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 882 Whymer vs. Nig     
Date:   Mar 05, 2022
#R1#
Tonissaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar clobbers Khadan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khadan misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar throws the kick towards the body but Khadan avoids it.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Khadan misses.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Khadan pushes Tonissaar up against the cage in a clinch.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands.
Khadan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Khadan tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar lands a right hand.
I was talking to Tonissaar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands.
Tonissaar'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.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Khadan throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Khadan lands a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khadan misses with a looping left.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baruto Tonissaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Khadan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Khadan slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Khadan misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tonissaar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khadan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonissaar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khadan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khadan just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar scores with a jab. Khadan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khadan scores with a hook to the body. Tonissaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khadan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khadan! But no joy.
Khadan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Khadan misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Khadan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khadan misses the shot to the body.
Khadan scores with a hook to the body. Tonissaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Khadan there.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
Khadan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khadan throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses. #T3#
Tonissaar swinging wildly here.
Khadan misses with a straight left.
Khadan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Khadan moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Khadan does it's job there.
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonissaar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khadan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Khadan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khadan throws a head kick that misses. #T4##TD2#
Khadan gets the takedown into side control.
Khadan tries to move to mount but Tonissaar blocks the move with his legs.
Khadan trying to control the action but Tonissaar is working from the bottom.
Khadan lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Khadan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tonissaar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Khadan but great work by Tonissaar.
Khadan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tonissaar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Khadan is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Khadan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khadan wants to pass the guard but Tonissaar is defending well. #SUB2#
Khadan is working for a kimura but Tonissaar is defending it quite comfortably.
My spies in Chakuriki LA Gym inform me that Khadan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Khadan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan uses his free foot to push down on Tonissaar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonissaar. #T1#
Khadan works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Khadan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tonissaar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tonissaar for a finish.
Khadan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Khadan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tonissaar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Tonissaar right now. #SUB2#
Khadan is looking for the choke from the back position but Tonissaar is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Tonissaar is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Tonissaar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Khadan's arms. #SUB2#
Khadan working for a choke but Tonissaar is defending well.
Khadan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Khadan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Tonissaar right now. #T3##SUB2#
Khadan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Khadan keeps control of the position as Tonissaar tries to break free. #SUB2#
Khadan working for a choke but Tonissaar reverses nicely into Khadan 's guard.
Khadan working a defensive guard but Tonissaar passes into half guard. #T4#
Khadan trying to get back to full guard but Tonissaar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Khadan is looking to get to half guard.
Khadan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Khadan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tonissaar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan 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#
Khadan misses with a straight right.
Khadan connects with the punch.
Khadan misses with a hook.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Khadan.
Khadan tries to clinch there but Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khadan counters with a straight right hand.
Khadan lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Khadan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Khadan there.
Khadan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Khadan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khadan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khadan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonissaar under the eye.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Khadan.
Khadan thuds a left hand into Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Khadan's knee but Khadan avoids it well.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Khadan misses the jab.
Khadan lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Khadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khadan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khadan looks to land a combination. Tonissaar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khadan lands with a good body shot.
Khadan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonissaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Khadan swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Khadan scores with a decent looking hook.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khadan. Khadan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khadan scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Khadan unleashes a big counter combination but Tonissaar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khadan misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar with a nice cross.
Khadan swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Khadan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Khadan avoids it.#T3#
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tonissaar gets tackled into the cage by Khadan. Khadan maintains the clinch.
Khadan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Baruto Tonissaar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khadan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is pushing Khadan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khadan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tonissaar prevents it.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Khadan's head.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
Khadan throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadan is looking for a takedown.
Khadan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baruto Tonissaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odchigin Khadan.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar.
Khadan tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonissaar wants to stall.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadans head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan looking to throw knees to the head but Tonissaar is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Khadan drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Khadan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tonissaar has picked Khadan up and slammed him! Khadan can't keep hold of the triangle and Tonissaar manages to pass to side control!
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadan tries to buck Tonissaar off but Tonissaar is having none of it.
Khadan looks to move to half guard but instead Tonissaar has passed into mount! Damn!
Khadan is looking to improve his position but Tonissaar isn't that keen on the idea.
Khadan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baruto Tonissaar.
I think Tonissaar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

An out of breath Baruto Tonissaar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 877 Valentines Massacre     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bob throws a wild body kick that Tonissaar sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Bob has Tonissaar up against the cage in a clinch.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Tonissaar.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land. #BC2#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonissaar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Bob getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Bob tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bob throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Bob throws a chopping leg kick but Tonissaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bob digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.#T1#
Tonissaar moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob lands with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bob has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bob and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar lands a slapping body shot.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Bob feints and then cracks Tonissaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonissaar down.
Tonissaar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tonissaar if he has to take too many more of those.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bob.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Bob swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Bob misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a series of strikes. Bob will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Bob tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bob thumps Tonissaar with a low kick.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar thuds his right hand into Bob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Tonissaar does it's job there.
Bob throws a body kick that misses.
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bob fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tonissaar checks it well.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Bob fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar lunges at Bob with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bob's hand.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.#T3#
Bob misses the jab.
Bob cracks Tonissaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bob is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Bob moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bob.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bob momentarily.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bob had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bob.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Bob tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Bob misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Bob's knee but Bob avoids it well.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Tonissaar tries to work over Bob's front leg with a kick but Bob checks it.
Tonissaar jabs at Bob's body.
Bob does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
No joy there for Tonissaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Bob counters with a good low kick that Tonissaar was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tonissaar checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tonissaar with a nice cross.
Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Bob had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tonissaar misses with a jab to the body
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Bob throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bob in his tracks.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bob.
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tonissaar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Tonissaar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bob.
Tonissaar connects with a nice looking jab.
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Bob misses.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bob misses.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tonissaar duly obliges.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob tried to counter with a leg kick but Tonissaar avoided it.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Bob scores with a jab to the body.
Bob walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Bob feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bob counters with a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Bob had a free shot at his head there.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Bob moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Bob digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body.
Bob on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.
Bob misses with a hook.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!
Bob scores with a leg kick.
Bob tries to work over Tonissaar's front leg with a kick but Tonissaar checks it. #T3#
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Bob is looking to score with low kicks.
Bob misses the jab.
Bob looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Bob.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Tonissaar punishes Bob's body with a nice straight punch.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bob on the side of the head.
Bob looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Tonissaar. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Tonissaar. Those never looked like landing.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Bob looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bob fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonissaar, pushing him back against the cage.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bob letting Tonissaar take a breather here.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Bob is trying to pull guard but Tonissaar has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bob throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar stuns Bob with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bob can pounce on him.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Bob moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Bob.
Bob looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Bob throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonissaar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Bob is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks. #T2#
Bob throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Bob only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Bob with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.#CL#
Bob clinches with his opponent.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silent Bob has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bob tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Bob throws an elbow but misses.
Bob throws an elbow but it misses.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob avoids a kick to the body.
Bob throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Bob settles back down.
Tonissaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonissaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Bob misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Bob's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bob throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar tries a quick counter leg kick but Bob is wise to it.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bob with a nice calf kick.
Bob misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tonissaar thumps Bob with a low kick.
Tonissaar lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tonissaar 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

Baruto Tonissaar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Nickel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonissaar, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nickel.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel lands a shot to the body.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land. #BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel slips under a jab.#T1#
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with an inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.
Tonissaar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar looks to land a combination but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Nickel throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand. #CL#
Nickel clinches up with Tonissaar and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel lands a shot to the body.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickels head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nickel lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Nickel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Tonissaar moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Tonissaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nickel works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Nickel 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.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickel throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target. #T4#
Tonissaar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickel tries a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar thinks about the counter body kick.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Tonissaar tries to land a body kick
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Nickel lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Nickel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonissaar, pushing him back against the cage.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Tonissaar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nickel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonissaar can turn it around.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickel or not.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonissaar catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickel wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Nickel closes the distance and clinches.
Tonissaar lands a body punch.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonissaar can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards. #T2#
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Tonissaar counters with a body kick.#CL#
Nickel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonissaar under the eye.
Tonissaar jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar. #T3##CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nickel takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickel tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range. #T4#
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Tonissaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tonissaar. Nickel shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Tonissaar blocks the leg kick.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Tonissaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Nickel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Tonissaar with an uppercut!
Tonissaar takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickel throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.#T1#
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tonissaar eats them both and turns towards Nickel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonissaar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonissaar's head.
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Nickel lands a body shot.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel lunges at Tonissaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonissaar's hand.
Nickel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nickel backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nickel.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Tonissaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickel moves in looking to clinch but Tonissaar pushes him off.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickel has time to react.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickel 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!

Chip Nickel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soares. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.
Soares lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soares lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonissaar circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonissaar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soares.
Soares with a hook.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
We've been informed that Soares has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
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!
Soares throws a big shot that misses.
Soares moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soares throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Soares sizes up Tonissaar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baruto Tonissaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soares checks a leg kick.
Soares digs a good body shot into Tonissaar's ribs.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.
Soares misses with a wild combination.
Soares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soares misses with a body shot. #T2#
Soares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Soares throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Soares throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Soares just manages to avoid it.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Soares's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot.
Soares swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a counter high kick but Soares was just alert enough to avoid it.
Soares has his takedown stuffed
and Tonissaar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soares thinking.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.#T3#
Soares misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soares is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tonissaar rather than just go for the knockout.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonissaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Tonissaar catches Soares right on the button with a cross.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Soares takes one to the side of the head.
Soares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Soares.
Soares throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Soares avoided it.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soares manages to avoid it.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Soares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soares lands a nice looking body shot.
Soares misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soares checks a leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Soares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Soares as he connects with a hook.
Soares scores with a jab to the body.
Soares scores with a hook to the body. Tonissaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonissaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soares misses the body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Soares misses the target.
Soares lands with a good body shot.
Soares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soares swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Tonissaar's guard.
Tonissaar looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonissaar, not yet.
Soares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonissaar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonissaar is controlling Soares's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Soares throws a combination that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tonissaar. Soares shrugs it off though.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.#T1#
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Soares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Soares.#TD2#
Soares feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tonissaar has Soares pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonissaar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tonissaar is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tonissaar working for a triangle but Soares defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Soares is fighting to break Tonissaar's control of his arms but Tonissaar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonissaar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soares's guard. #REVR#
Soares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonissaar controlling from the top position.
Soares looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Tonissaar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soares wants to sweep but no luck.
Soares lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Soares lands a couple of digs.
Tonissaar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonissaar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tonissaar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Soares is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Soares trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tonissaar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soares tries to reverse the position but Tonissaar maintains control.
Soares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soares keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonissaar trying to control but Soares is having none of it.
Soares working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soares.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soares lands a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Soares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Soares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar scores with a kick to the body.
Soares scores with a shot to the body.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Tonissaar coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soares. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Tonissaar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Soares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tonissaar on his heels. He'll look to pass Tonissaar's guard now, I'm sure.
Tonissaar managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
Soares is in close to Tonissaar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonissaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares looking to sit in guard and control but Tonissaar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Tonissaar is proving a slippery customer.
Tonissaar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soares tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Tonissaar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonissaar is one step ahead there.
Tonissaar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tonissaar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soares is looking to sweep but instead, Tonissaar has passed into half guard. #T3#
Soares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soares.#SUB2#
Tonissaar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonissaar has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Gilbervan Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonissaar is one step ahead there.
Tonissaar pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soares tries to roll over but Tonissaar keeps him under control.
Soares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonissaar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonissaar's back!
Soares connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tonissaar to escape the position.
Tonissaar turns into Soares and is now in his guard. #T4#
Tonissaar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tonissaar trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tonissaar has passed into side control.
Soares manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonissaar's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares trying to control here.
Soares is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gilbervan Soares.
Well Soares has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbervan Soares!

Gilbervan Soares really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: HFC 112 - Tonissar vs Todd II     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar misses with a kick to the body
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
Todd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses its target.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Tonissaar misses. #T1#
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd misses with a hook.
Tonissaar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonissaar's head.
Todd catches Tonissaar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tonissaar.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.#T2#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTonissaar.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Todd.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.#T4#
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Todd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonissaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Todd.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Todd.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Tonissaar steps away.
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonissaar under the eye.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Todd slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Some bone on bone action there as Tonissaar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar dodges the punch combination from Todd.
A big right from Todd misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonissaar with a body shot.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tonissaar.
Todd motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Tonissaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
A low kick lands for Todd. #T2#
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Tonissaar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Todd misses.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Todd takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Todd.#T4#
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Todd if he has to take too many more of those.
Todd digs a good body shot into Tonissaar's ribs.
Todd blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Todd slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Tonissaar's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonissaar tries to avoid it.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
Tonissaar throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
Todd jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
Todd takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Todd lands with a right hand.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a three punch combo that has Todd backing up. Todd nods at Tonissaar to acknowledge the strikes.
Todd thumps Tonissaar with a low kick.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Todd down.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Todd misses with a low kick. #T3#
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Tonissaar's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.#T4#
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Todd catches Tonissaar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Todd moves forwards but Tonissaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Todd misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Winston Todd just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a good jab.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Tonissaar counters with a two punch combo.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd looks for the body kick but Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tonissaar blocks it well.
Todd misses with a looping left.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tonissaar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Tonissaar misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
A jab from Todd misses.
Tonissaar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Todd misses.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Todd tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Tonissaar.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar stuns Todd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Tonissaar's torso.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a good jab.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Tonissaar throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Todd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
Todd is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range. #T3#
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Tonissaar.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tonissaar wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonissaar walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd lands with a nice body kick.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonissaar will feel that in the morning.
Tonissaar misses with a wild combination.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar is wise to it.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Winston Todd 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!
Todd 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. #T4#
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonissaar doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Winston Todd.
Well Todd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!

Winston Todd is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Winston Todd was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: HFC 107 - Tonissar vs Dotsenko     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Dotsenko misses with a looping right.
Dotsenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good work by Tonissaar as he checks the leg kick.
Dotsenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Dotsenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Dotsenko's legs.
Dotsenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dotsenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tonissaar.
Nice cross by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Dotsenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Dotsenko looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dotsenko misses the target.
Good shot there by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dotsenko looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Artem Dotsenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar takes a swing at Dotsenko's ribcage but misses.
Dotsenko avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Dotsenko has closed the distance and engaged Tonissaar in a clinch. #T1#
Dotsenko misses with a punch to the body.
Dotsenko'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.
Dotsenko lands a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonissaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dotsenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dotsenko blocks an uppercut.
Dotsenko has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
A head punch on the inside from Dotsenko fails to land.
Dotsenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Dotsenko misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar cracks Dotsenko with a nice body shot.
Dotsenko looks winded!
Tonissaar scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Dotsenko is predictable there
and Tonissaar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dotsenko thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dotsenko.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Dotsenko throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.#T2#
Dotsenko throws a leg kick which misses Tonissaar's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonissaar tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dotsenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dotsenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dotsenko.
Tonissaar throws a nice looking combination but Dotsenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dotsenko looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
A jab from Dotsenko misses.
Tonissaar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dotsenko.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dotsenko misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Dotsenko throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Dotsenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonissaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dotsenko scrambles back to his feet.
Dotsenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Dotsenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Dotsenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dotsenko. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko avoids a kick to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Dotsenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Dotsenko misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Dotsenko moved away.
Dotsenko staying out of range there.
Dotsenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dotsenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dotsenko. Dotsenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Dotsenko avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot
and Dotsenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dotsenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses its target.
Dotsenko looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Dotsenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Decent striking displayed by Dotsenko there.
Dotsenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dotsenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Dotsenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dotsenko throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Dotsenko misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotsenko lands with a good body shot.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
A big right from Dotsenko misses.
Dotsenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dotsenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Dotsenko moves away and avoids it.
Dotsenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar is wise to it.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Dotsenko.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Dotsenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tonissaar checks it well.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dotsenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dotsenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
Dotsenko 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.
Dotsenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dotsenko. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dotsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Dotsenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
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!
Dotsenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Dotsenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dotsenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Dotsenko needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot.
Dotsenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonissaar has time to react.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dotsenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dotsenko misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dotsenko.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dotsenko 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.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dotsenko moves away.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dotsenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick which misses Tonissaar's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonissaar tries to avoid it. #T2#
Tonissaar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dotsenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Dotsenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonissaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dotsenko scrambles back to his feet.
Dotsenko lands with a good body shot.
Dotsenko lands a leg kick that knocks Tonissaar off balance momentarily.
Dotsenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dotsenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dotsenko tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Dotsenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Dotsenko misses with a looping left.
Dotsenko moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
A cross from Dotsenko lands.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Dotsenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Dotsenko moved out of range.
It seemed like Dotsenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar misses the jab.#T3#
Dotsenko misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar lands a front kick.
Dotsenko takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dotsenko can pounce on him.
Dotsenko throws a low kick, looking for Tonissaar's leg but Tonissaar calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Dotsenko misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Dotsenko takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses its target.
Dotsenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dotsenko thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Dotsenko saw that one coming.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Dotsenko off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dotsenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Dotsenko lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dotsenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dotsenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dotsenko. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dotsenko lands a jab.
Dotsenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonissaar at a distance.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Dotsenko's leg. Dotsenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko lands a leg kick that knocks Tonissaar off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Dotsenko saw that one coming.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Dotsenko moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Dotsenko avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artem Dotsenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dotsenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonissaar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dotsenko. That's going to slow Tonissaar down.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tonissaar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dotsenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Artem Dotsenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dotsenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tonissaar.
Dotsenko misses with a jab to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Dotsenko was not able to check.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dotsenko. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dotsenko can pounce on him.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Dotsenko throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Dotsenko manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Dotsenko moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dotsenko's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dotsenko misses the target.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Dotsenko's belly button to the back.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Dotsenko moves out of range easily.
Dotsenko takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Dotsenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Dotsenko's belly button to the back.
Dotsenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dotsenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonissaar with a body shot.
Dotsenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonissaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Dotsenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dotsenko.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Dotsenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Dotsenko tries to avoid it. #T2#
Dotsenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dotsenko.
Dotsenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dotsenko.
Dotsenko misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dotsenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dotsenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Dotsenko settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Dotsenko throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Dotsenko loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Dotsenko lands the left hand.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dotsenko looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dotsenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dotsenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dotsenko. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dotsenko takes one to the side of the head.
Dotsenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dotsenko.
A big right from Dotsenko misses.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar motions for Dotsenko to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dotsenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a right hand to the body.
Dotsenko digs a good body shot into Tonissaar's ribs.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dotsenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick lands for Dotsenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dotsenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar is looking to counter punch.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Tonissaar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dotsenko cracks Tonissaar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Dotsenko's body.
Dotsenko tries to clinch but Tonissaar is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Dotsenko sees coming a mile off.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Dotsenko avoids them all with ease.
Dotsenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Dotsenko avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
A head kick by Tonissaar misses
and Dotsenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dotsenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dotsenko with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotsenko wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Dotsenko misses.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Baruto Tonissaar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dotsenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dotsenko wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Dotsenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonissaar's sensitive parts.
Dotsenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Dotsenko avoids it.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dotsenko lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Dotsenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dotsenko is just out of range.
Dotsenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Dotsenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dotsenko with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Dotsenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dotsenko avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dotsenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Dotsenko avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
Dotsenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Dotsenko's knee but Dotsenko avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Dotsenko misses.
Tonissaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Dotsenko in the body.
Dotsenko moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Dotsenko looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Dotsenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body. #T2#
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dotsenko on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dotsenko blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Dotsenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dotsenko motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Dotsenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dotsenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dotsenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar wants to slow Dotsenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Dotsenko misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Tonissaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Dotsenko's leg. Dotsenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dotsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.#T3#
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Dotsenko is out of range.
Tonissaar connects with a high kick.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that Dotsenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Dotsenko also avoids with ease.
Dotsenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dotsenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dotsenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dotsenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dotsenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dotsenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dotsenko moves away.
Dotsenko misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dotsenko walks into a straight right hand from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dotsenko. #T4#
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Dotsenko avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Dotsenko moved out of range.
Jab by Tonissaar.
Dotsenko throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Dotsenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dotsenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Tonissaar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dotsenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dotsenko walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dotsenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonissaar throws a nice looking combination but Dotsenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dotsenko misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Dotsenko's shoulder, as Dotsenko tries to avoid the shot.
Dotsenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dotsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Dotsenko strikes.
Dotsenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Tonissaar gets tackled into the cage by Dotsenko. Dotsenko maintains the clinch.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Dotsenko blocks it.
Dotsenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Dotsenko controls the action.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Dotsenko's head. #BC2#
Dotsenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Dotsenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dotsenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar wants to slow Dotsenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Dotsenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tonissaar.
Dotsenko staying out of range there.
Dotsenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dotsenko throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Dotsenko is out of range.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Dotsenko is out of range.
Artem Dotsenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dotsenko works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Tonissaar. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dotsenko. Dotsenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dotsenko connects with a body shot that sends Tonissaar's belly button to the back.
Dotsenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dotsenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dotsenko.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the body
and Dotsenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dotsenko avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko misses the body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A good leg kick by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Dotsenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonissaar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dotsenko misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Dotsenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Dotsenko takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dotsenko throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Dotsenko avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dotsenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Dotsenko.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Tonissaar does no damage.
A low kick from Dotsenko is predictable there
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick.
Dotsenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Dotsenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Dotsenko saw it coming and moves away.
Dotsenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Dotsenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonissaar. That did some damage!
Dotsenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Dotsenko's body. Dotsenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dotsenko throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dotsenko.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
Dotsenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

Baruto Tonissaar retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Baruto Tonissaar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: HFC 103 - Tonissar vs Andrade     
Date:   Oct 10, 2021
#R1#
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Andrade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar misses with a few strikes there.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Andrade's belly button to the back.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Tonissaar.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Andrade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonissaar swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonissaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrade's head.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrade should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Andrade.#T2#
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
As Andrade backs away, Tonissaar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade lands a head kick!
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrade lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased. #T3#
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Andrade blocks a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar motions for Andrade to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrade wants to clinch.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andrade.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Andrade down with leg kicks.
Andrade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andrade blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrade! But no joy.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrade just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Andrade connects with a high kick.
Andrade throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrade throws a counter combo.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Tonissaar in a clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrade cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Andrade's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
That kick from Andrade tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Andrade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Tonissaar thinks about countering with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonissaar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Andrade.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andrade in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a left to the body.
Andrade misses with a right hand
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Andrade down.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Tonissaar is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrade shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tonissaar slips a jab and a cross from Andrade.
Andrade misses with the combination.
Andrade moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Tonissaar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick. #T3#
Andrade swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
It looked like Tonissaar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrade.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Andrade settles back down.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Tonissaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Andrade.
Andrade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tonissaar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andrade is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Tonissaar
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonissaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrade circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Andrade misses.
Andrade tries to clinch but Tonissaar moves away
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Andrade cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrade slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Andrade moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Andrade misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Tonissaar throws the kick towards the body but Andrade avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Andrade throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Tonissaar's head back.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonissaar clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrade jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
Tonissaar stuns Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Andrade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.#T2#
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice body kick.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Andrade in the body.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Andrade wants to clinch.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Tonissaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonissaar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Andrade coming out on top.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tonissaar dodges the punch combination from Andrade.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andrade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonissaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrade off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tonissaar back to the cage. Andrade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrade thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Andrade really felt that one!
Andrade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar thumps Andrade with a low kick.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Andrade.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar scores with the left hand. Andrade knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrade lands with a nice body punch.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
Andrade lands with a straight right. Tonissaar didn't see that one coming.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Andrade. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrade is able to avoid easily.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar. #T1#
Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Andrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
Tonissaar walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Andrade down.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Andrade defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar cracks a nice hook into Andrade's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrade.#T2#
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Andrade.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrade takes one on the button.#T3#
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrade's head backwards.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Andrade lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar lands a jab to Andrade's midsection.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.#T4#
Andrade sizes up Tonissaar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
It seemed like Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Andrade throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a right hand to the body.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonissaar connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tonissaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonissaar.
Andrade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tonissaar.
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrade misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Tonissaar tries to land a front kick but Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andrade tries to clinch but Tonissaar is having none of it.
Joao Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Tonissaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Andrade avoids them all with ease.
Andrade throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Andrade lands.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Andrade.
Tonissaar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Tonissaar punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws a combination that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Andrade was not able to check.
Andrade throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Jab, jab by Andrade - just one landing.
Tonissaar throws a series of strikes that have Andrade backpedaling.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Andrade sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonissaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar jabs Andrade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andrade moves forwards but Tonissaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andrade lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonissaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

Baruto Tonissaar retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Baruto Tonissaar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 95 - Tonissaar vs Todd     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Todd sizes up Tonissaar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tonissaar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a quick counter head kick but Todd was just out of range.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd misses the jab.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A jab from Todd misses.
Tonissaar blocks a head kick by Todd.
Tonissaar scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Nice shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Tonissaar's ribs.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
A jab from Tonissaar does it's job there.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Todd. #T3#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Tonissaar's ribs.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
Todd misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd lands the left hand.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Todd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Todd is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar misses with a body kick. #T4#
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tonissaar's knee momentarily.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Danga de danga de dang - Tonissaar scores with a four punch combination!
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Jab from Todd.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonissaar jabs at Todd's body.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Todd throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd lands a body shot.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Tonissaar in the body.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a head kick that half lands.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Todd.
Todd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target. #T3#
Tonissaar cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Todd tries a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with an open hand slap.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Todd.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily. #T4#
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
And Todd responds with a good body kick, but Tonissaar manages to step out the way in time.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!#T1#
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar throws a series of strikes that have Todd backpedaling.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Todd scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd jabs Tonissaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Todd scores with a four punch combination!
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Tonissaar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.#T3#
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Tonissaar ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd throws a big counter head kick but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Todd just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.#T4#
Todd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd pushes Tonissaar away with a front kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd feints and then cracks Tonissaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonissaar down.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Tonissaar as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Winston Todd just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Tonissaar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Tonissaar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd misses the jab.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Tonissaar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Tonissaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd connects with a body shot.#T3#
Todd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tonissaar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tonissaar's knee momentarily.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Tonissaar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Tonissaar was not able to check.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd lands a head shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a jab to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Todd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd throws a combination. Tonissaar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Todd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Todd misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Todd looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Todd throws a series of punches but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Tonissaar both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tonissaar - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tonissaar. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Todd.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Todd throws a head kick that Tonissaar semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar motions for Todd to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd works over Tonissaar's head and body with a nice combination.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

Baruto Tonissaar is the new middleweight champion!
Baruto Tonissaar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 89 - Tonissaar vs McGregor     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGregor.
McGregor is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
McGregor misses the jab.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGregor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1##CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor has Tonissaar pushed against the cage.
McGregor looking to slow down the pace here.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGregor leaning against his opponent.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar letting McGregor take a breather here.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor avoiding damage.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
McGregor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands with a right to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGregor looks winded!
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Tonissaar letting McGregor take a breather here.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tonissaar as McGregor tries to tie him up.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores 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!
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from McGregor.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar jabs at McGregor's body.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a jab to McGregor's midsection.
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Tonissaar's ribs.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar swings for the body but McGregor moves 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!
McGregor tries to clinch
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregor looks to clinch
and Tonissaar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
A low kick from McGregor is predictable there
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
That kick from McGregor tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tonissaar as he connects with a hook.
Tonissaar takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar fakes the leg kick and cracks McGregor in the body.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. McGregor catches Tonissaar right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
McGregor has Tonissaar up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from McGregor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tonissaar as McGregor tries to tie him up.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar. #T3#
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor lands a body punch.
McGregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Tonissaar gets an underhook and turns McGregor into the cage.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGregor lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands. #T4#
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Come on McGregor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor avoiding damage.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonissaar off the cage and back into range.
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar is looking to wear down McGregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor is looking to chop away at Tonissaar's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor takes one to the side of the head.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a good low kick that Tonissaar was not able to check.
McGregor checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
McGregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from McGregor.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGregor with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor 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.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
Tonissaar misses with a double jab.
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
A countering left hand to the body from McGregor misses.
Tonissaar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.#T3#
A solid body kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from McGregor misses.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGregor on the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. McGregor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#McGregor is rocked!
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonissaar finish him?
Tonissaar lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - McGregor can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Tonissaar and McGregor drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Tonissaar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
A victorious Baruto Tonissaar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fight as everyone can see, didn't go the way I wanted it to go, but, this is the fight game, learned new things today, move on, first recovery, then jump in the gym, train harder. Thanks for the support! Humble in defeat, humble in victory!'.

 

Event: HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith     
Date:   Jul 02, 2021
#R1#
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
Nickel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Tonissaar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Tonissaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pantheon of Paroxysm in the buildup to the fight.
Tonissaar lands a front kick.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar lands with a cross.
Nickel motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Nickel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Nickel backs away, Tonissaar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickel on the side of the head.
Nickel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Nickel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tonissaar rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickel wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickel checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonissaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickel's head.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Nickel moved away.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Nickel misses the jab.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Nice body kick there by Tonissaar.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.#T3#
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nickel just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Nickel.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one. #T4#
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar keeps Nickel at a distance using the push kick.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nickel with a jab.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tonissaar tries to land a body kick
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Tonissaar 's knee.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nickel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tonissaar has got the better of the exchanges.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Tonissaar 's knee.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel throws a body kick.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonissaar.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tonissaar!
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Nickel throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nickel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Nickel dodges the punch combination from Tonissaar.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickel moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves 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!
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head. #T2#
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar sizes up Nickel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickel is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Tonissaar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel thumps Tonissaar with a low kick.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Nickel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar backing away here, and Nickel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Nickel.
Tonissaar scores with a one two! Nickel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nickel takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nickel misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar motions for Nickel to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel feints and then cracks Tonissaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonissaar down.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Nickel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Nickel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel feints and then cracks Tonissaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonissaar down.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Nickel tries a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar is wise to it.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Nickel feints a jab promting Tonissaar to slip. Nickel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tonissaar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Tonissaar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Nickel.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Tonissaar 's knee.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a series of wild punches.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nickel digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Nickel throws a front kick that sends Tonissaar stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar tries to land a front kick but Nickel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tonissaar lands with a right hand.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonissaar with a body shot.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Nickel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baruto Tonissaar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body kick.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tonissaar 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

Baruto Tonissaar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC 77 - Wanker vs Lindholm     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Andrade clinches up against the cage.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrade tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Andrade lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrade.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Tonissaar on the inside. #BC2#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andrade is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Andrade's head back.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andrade's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Andrade.
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonissaar has time to react.#T2#
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Andrade moves into the clinch.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
A short left from Andrade.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a left hand.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
Andrade missing with knees to the body.
Andrade misses with the head strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Andrade trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade cracks Tonissaar with a nice body shot.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar pushes Andrade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar - that landed with a thud.
Tonissaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action. #T4#
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Andrade off balance momentarily.
Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar tries a quick counter leg kick but Andrade is wise to it.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Andrade's legs.
A jab lands there for Andrade.
Andrade takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Andrade does it's job there.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away. #T1#
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tonissaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar defending well as Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tonissaar walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrade.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Andrade clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonissaar's hands.
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonissaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrade.
Andrade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Andrade.
Andrade tries to clinch there but Tonissaar circles away.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it. #T3##CL#
Andrade clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Andrade.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrade.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar avoiding damage as Andrade throws knees to the body.
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Andrade's ribcage. Andrade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar blocking some punches.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands. #T4#
Tonissaar pushes Andrade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar digs a right hand into Andrade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrade's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar is working Andrade over against the cage.
Tonissaar tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Joao Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Andrade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Andrade.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a big counter head kick but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar cracks a nice hook into Andrade's ribs.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrade clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Andrade misses.
Despite the aggression on Tonissaar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Tonissaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrade down.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonissaar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrade throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar flicks out a counter leg kick but Andrade steps away.
Andrade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.#T3#
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrade.
Andrade moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTonissaar.
Andrade lands a right hook to the body.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar with a hook.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrade throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Andrade backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar misses with a series of wild punches.
As Tonissaar backs away, Andrade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar tries to work over Andrade's front leg with a kick but Andrade checks it.
Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Andrade takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonissaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Andrade.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works Andrade's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Tonissaar in a clinch.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Tonissaar tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonissaar.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Tonissaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonissaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

A victorious Baruto Tonissaar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 74 - Krylov vs Leifsson     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Barney Got Aids tries to work over Tonissaar's front leg with a kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Barney Got Aids avoided it.
Barney Got Aids motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Barney Got Aids throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Barney Got Aids misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barney Got Aids throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barney Got Aids misses with a kick to the body.
Tonissaar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Damn Barney Got Aids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barney Got Aids moves away.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Barney Got Aids.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barney Got Aids pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids cracks Tonissaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Barney Got Aids.
Jab, jab by Barney Got Aids - just one landing. #T1#
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Barney Got Aids throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barney Got Aids has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barney Got Aids looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar misses the body punch
and Barney Got Aids counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar is looking to wear down Barney Got Aids with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barney Got Aids thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Barney Got Aids uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barney Got Aids misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a series of strikes. Barney Got Aids will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barney Got Aids scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barney Got Aids moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Barney Got Aids.
A leg kick checked by Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Barney Got Aids throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Barney Got Aids connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Barney Got Aids tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barney Got Aids's head.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barney Got Aids misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a right hand to the body.
Barney Got Aids throws a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barney Got Aids throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barney Got Aids misses with a looping left.
Barney Got Aids connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barney Got Aids lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonissaar will feel that in the morning.
Tonissaar connects with a right hand. Barney Got Aids shakes it off.#T3#
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barney Got Aids lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Barney Got Aids cracks Tonissaar with an open hand slap.
Barney Got Aids throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Barney Got Aids checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Barney Got Aids moves into the clinch.
Barney Got Aids misses with some punches.
Tonissaar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barney Got Aids.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barney Got Aids lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Tonissaar on the inside.
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!
Barney Got Aids throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Barney Got Aids.
Tonissaar tries to work over Barney Got Aids's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barney Got Aids lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Barney Got Aids throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Barney Got Aids tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Barney Got Aids blocks it.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barney Got Aids lands a right hand.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barney Got Aids lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Barney Got Aids avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Barney Got Aids tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Barney Got Aids lands an uppercut.#BC#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Barney Got Aids.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barney Got Aids misses with a hook.
Barney Got Aids throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barney Got Aids throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damn Barney Got Aids will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barney Got Aids bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Barney Got Aids avoids it easily.
Barney Got Aids looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barney Got Aids checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Barney Got Aids.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Barney Got Aids ducked under it nicely.
Damn Barney Got Aids seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barney Got Aids avoids the head kick by Tonissaar.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Barney Got Aids on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Tonissaar.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barney Got Aids in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barney Got Aids throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Barney Got Aids.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barney Got Aids blocks a jab.
Barney Got Aids throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Barney Got Aids misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barney Got Aids checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barney Got Aids.#T1#
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Barney Got Aids misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Barney Got Aids. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Barney Got Aids wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barney Got Aids lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barney Got Aids throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Barney Got Aids uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonissaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar with a nice cross.
Barney Got Aids misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barney Got Aids misses the jab.
Barney Got Aids tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Barney Got Aids.#T2#
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barney Got Aids.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Barney Got Aids avoided it.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with the body kick
and Barney Got Aids counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barney Got Aids connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Barney Got Aids misses.
Tonissaar drops his hands momentarily and Barney Got Aids takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch
and Barney Got Aids counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Barney Got Aids moves out of range.
Barney Got Aids replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tonissaar blocks it well.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Barney Got Aids saw that one coming.
Barney Got Aids looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Barney Got Aids keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barney Got Aids only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Barney Got Aids checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barney Got Aids uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
A jab lands there for Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Barney Got Aids sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barney Got Aids comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Barney Got Aids saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Barney Got Aids was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barney Got Aids goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barney Got Aids scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barney Got Aids lands a nice shot that snaps Tonissaar's head back.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Barney Got Aids counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Barney Got Aids throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barney Got Aids sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Barney Got Aids finds it's target.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barney Got Aids has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids lands a slapping body shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Barney Got Aids moved away.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barney Got Aids.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Barney Got Aids moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barney Got Aids throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barney Got Aids blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damn Barney Got Aids showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Barney Got Aids connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barney Got Aids lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barney Got Aids is just out of range.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barney Got Aids throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barney Got Aids misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Barney Got Aids avoids it easily.
Barney Got Aids's corner calls for a 1-2. Barney Got Aids obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Barney Got Aids counters with a right hand to the body.
Barney Got Aids throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids throws a front kick that sends Tonissaar stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Tonissaar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barney Got Aids thumps Tonissaar with a low kick.#T1#
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Barney Got Aids was not able to check.
Tonissaar misses with a jab to the body
and Barney Got Aids counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barney Got Aids waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barney Got Aids throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Barney Got Aids blocks a jab.
Barney Got Aids throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar cracks Barney Got Aids with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Barney Got Aids scores with a four punch combination!
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barney Got Aids is able to avoid easily.
Barney Got Aids uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Barney Got Aids.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tonissaar.
A big left from Barney Got Aids misses.
Barney Got Aids blocks a jab.
Barney Got Aids looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barney Got Aids scores with a hook.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Barney Got Aids ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Barney Got Aids's shoulder, as Barney Got Aids tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barney Got Aids was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barney Got Aids checks a leg kick.
Barney Got Aids is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barney Got Aids moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar with a nice cross.#T3#
Tonissaar cracks Barney Got Aids with an open hand slap.
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
Barney Got Aids throws the kick towards the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Barney Got Aids jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barney Got Aids throws a series of punches but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Barney Got Aids scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barney Got Aids moves away.
Tonissaar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barney Got Aids on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Tonissaar misses
and Barney Got Aids cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barney Got Aids fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range. #T4#
Barney Got Aids ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Barney Got Aids moved out of range.
Barney Got Aids cracks Tonissaar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barney Got Aids loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Barney Got Aids throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Barney Got Aids looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Tonissaar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barney Got Aids throws the kick towards the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Barney Got Aids's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Barney Got Aids was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barney Got Aids stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barney Got Aids lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Barney Got Aids looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barney Got Aids connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Damn Barney Got Aids just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barney Got Aids throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Barney Got Aids does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barney Got Aids misses the jab.
Barney Got Aids throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barney Got Aids throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barney Got Aids looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barney Got Aids.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Barney Got Aids misses.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy body shot
and Barney Got Aids counters with a nice uppercut.
Barney Got Aids misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Barney Got Aids strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Barney Got Aids finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Barney Got Aids misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barney Got Aids throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barney Got Aids just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a kick to the body
and Barney Got Aids counters with a body kick that stops Tonissaar in his tracks momentarily.
No joy there for Barney Got Aids, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barney Got Aids doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Barney Got Aids's head but Barney Got Aids sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barney Got Aids throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barney Got Aids pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barney Got Aids takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
A combination from Tonissaar does no damage.
Barney Got Aids doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barney Got Aids, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Barney Got Aids scores with a kick to the body.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barney Got Aids.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Barney Got Aids's leg. Barney Got Aids is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barney Got Aids misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barney Got Aids just manages to avoid it.
Barney Got Aids uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Barney Got Aids checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Barney Got Aids checks it.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barney Got Aids was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Barney Got Aids blocks it.
Barney Got Aids's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonissaar under the eye.#T3#
Tonissaar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barney Got Aids looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Barney Got Aids avoids it easily.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
It looked like Tonissaar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barney Got Aids.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barney Got Aids checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barney Got Aids, as that shot connected.
Barney Got Aids misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Barney Got Aids gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tonissaar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barney Got Aids misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barney Got Aids scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barney Got Aids uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barney Got Aids moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barney Got Aids misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids staying out of range there.
Tonissaar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barney Got Aids missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Barney Got Aids's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Damn Barney Got Aids will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Barney Got Aids moved out of range.
Barney Got Aids misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Barney Got Aids counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barney Got Aids keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barney Got Aids finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonissaar's head.
Barney Got Aids ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barney Got Aids misses with a wild body shot.
Barney Got Aids takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barney Got Aids.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Barney Got Aids manages to avoid it.
Barney Got Aids scores with a jab to the head.
Barney Got Aids lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Barney Got Aids connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Barney Got Aids blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barney Got Aids checks it well.
Barney Got Aids was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Barney Got Aids gets a clinch.
Barney Got Aids tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barney Got Aids misses with the head strike.
Barney Got Aids misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Barney Got Aids misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barney Got Aids lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonissaar will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Barney Got Aids has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barney Got Aids blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barney Got Aids.
Barney Got Aids lands a left hand. #T2#
Barney Got Aids's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barney Got Aids lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Barney Got Aids misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Barney Got Aids.
Damn Barney Got Aids seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barney Got Aids backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barney Got Aids blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barney Got Aids misses with a punch to the body.
Barney Got Aids is working Tonissaar over against the cage.
Barney Got Aids lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Tonissaar.
Barney Got Aids misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barney Got Aids fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
A short uppercut from Barney Got Aids.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
A short right from Tonissaar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barney Got Aids's elbow.
Barney Got Aids scores with a shot to the side of Tonissaar's head.
A short right from Barney Got Aids on the inside. #BC#
Tonissaar manages to break the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Barney Got Aids misses with a body kick.
Barney Got Aids misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Barney Got Aids's head back.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Barney Got Aids counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Barney Got Aids moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barney Got Aids digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body. #T4#
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Barney Got Aids throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Tonissaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Barney Got Aids misses with a straight left.
Barney Got Aids throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Barney Got Aids throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Barney Got Aids's front leg but catches the back leg as Barney Got Aids tries to avoid it.
Barney Got Aids lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonissaar's sensitive parts.
Barney Got Aids with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Barney Got Aids darts in and clinches Tonissaar up against the cage.
Barney Got Aids scores with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damn Barney Got Aids!

Damn Barney Got Aids is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Damn Barney Got Aids thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 70 - Nickel vs Tonissaar     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a nice body shot.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel is looking for a counter combo.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar connects with a single shot there.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.#T1#
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Nickel gets tackled into the cage by Tonissaar. Tonissaar maintains the clinch.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Nickel misses with a body punch.
Nickel tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Nickel moves out of range easily.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tonissaar avoids it.#T2#
Tonissaar digs a good body shot into Nickel's ribs.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Nickel misses with a body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Tonissaar clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Nickel drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nickel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel lands with a slapping head kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Nickel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Nickel.
Nickel throws a wild body kick that Tonissaar sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
Tonissaar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickel rather than just go for the knockout.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Tonissaar has Nickel up against the cage in a clinch.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Nickel lands a nice uppercut.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
A short uppercut from Tonissaar.
Nickel lands with a left to the head.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Nickel.
Tonissaar blocks an uppercut.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
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!
Nickel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Nickel back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickel.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickel doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar. #T3#
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Nickel throws a counter high kick but Tonissaar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickel momentarily.
Nickel lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Tonissaar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickel at a distance.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel presses Tonissaar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Nickel lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickel lands a shot to the body.
Nickel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the head.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickel throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Nickel as the two fighters clinch.
Nickel scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonissaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Nickel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickel backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.#CL#
Nickel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #T4#
Nickel throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
A left lands for Tonissaar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a hook.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Tonissaar gets tackled into the cage by Nickel. Nickel maintains the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Baruto Tonissaar just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a body kick that stops Nickel in his tracks momentarily.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickel needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Nickel.#CL#
Nickel rushes Tonissaar and presses him up against the cage.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nickel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Tonissaar. #T1#
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Nickel stalling in the clinch but Tonissaar improves position.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a right hand.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tonissaar. #T2#
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Tonissaar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
Still in the clinch, Nickel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonissaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar lands a body punch.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow. #T3#
Nickel blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Nickel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the head.
Nickel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonissaar.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works on Nickel's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tonissaar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tonissaar digs a good body shot into Nickel's ribs.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.#T4#
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Nickel.
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throws a body kick that misses
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Nickel forces Tonissaar back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar. #T1#
Nickel throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nickel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Tonissaar pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonissaar.
Nickel is trying to maintain a safe position but Tonissaar gets an underhook and turns Nickel into the cage.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Nickel. #T2#
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Nickel.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Nickel is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Nickel.
Tonissaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickel at a distance.
Nickel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Baruto Tonissaar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nickel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tonissaar thumps Nickel with a low kick.#CL2#
Tonissaar instigates a clinch.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel tries to break the clinch but Tonissaar is controlling the position.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right handed body shot lands from Nickel.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

Baruto Tonissaar is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Baruto Tonissaar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Bates takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Bates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonissaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bates scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Bates finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Nice jab there from Bates.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Bates throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Bates moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Bates avoided it.#T1#
Bates thows a left - swing and a miss!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bates has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Tonissaar's head coaches at Pantheon of Paroxysm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bates lands a good knee to the midsection. Tonissaar won't want to take too many of those.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Bates blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Bates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonissaar or not.
Bates lands a left hand. #T2#
Nice elbow from Bates. #CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lands a left hand.
Tonissaar cracks Bates with a nice body shot.
Bates gets through Tonissaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates cracks Tonissaar with a good jab.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Bates blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Armad Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bates is looking to chop away at Tonissaar's legs.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bates. Bates circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
A shot to the body from Bates misses
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick.
Jab by Bates.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Bates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonissaar takes one to the side of the head.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.#T4#
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Tonissaar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonissaar backing away here, and Bates unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bates scores with a nice strike.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Bates throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Tonissaar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
An inside leg kick from Bates misses.
As Bates backs away, Tonissaar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bates scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bates lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Bates throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Bates only half commits.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bates is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Bates down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bates misses with a body punch
and Tonissaar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bates connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bates throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bates throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Bates takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Bates moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Bates throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Tonissaar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates throws a good cross that connects.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar misses with a jab to the body
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Bates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Tonissaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Bates fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Bates with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bates's sensitive parts.
Bates shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bates works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bates connects with a nice looking jab.
Bates throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.#T4#
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Tonissaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Bates moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Bates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Bates jumps back.#CL#
Tonissaar rushes Bates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tonissaar is leaning against Bates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Bates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bates tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tonissaar presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonissaar scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Bates tries to land a knee to the head but Tonissaar blocks with his arms.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Bates scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Bates's front leg but catches the back leg as Bates tries to avoid it.
Bates scores with a three punch combo!
Bates misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a series of strikes. Bates will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bates misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
You can see that Bates has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Bates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonissaar under the eye.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Bates doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bates checks it well.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Bates swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonissaar.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Bates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonissaar scores with the left hand. Bates knows he should have avoided that one.
Bates misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp one two that drops Bates! Tonissaar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bates to his feet! Bates is in big trouble!#ROC#Bates is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tonissaar scores with a counter punch that sends Bates to the canvas! Tonissaar smells blood - he's punishing Bates with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bates has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HFC 61 - Mendoza vs Slugs     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Tonissaar tries to work over Southanouvong's front leg with a kick but Southanouvong checks it.
Southanouvong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Southanouvong.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
enabling Southanouvong to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Southanouvong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Southanouvong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Southanouvong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Tonissaar rushes Southanouvong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Southanouvong gets through Tonissaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Southanouvong prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Southanouvong.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Southanouvong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southanouvong's elbow.
Southanouvong tries a knee to the head but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Southanouvong.
Tonissaar has Southanouvong pressed against the cage, preventing Southanouvong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Southanouvong.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Southanouvong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tonissaar's brow.
Southanouvong lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Tonissaar lands an uppercut.
Southanouvong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the head.
Southanouvong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Southanouvong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Southanouvong misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Southanouvong controls his hands.
Southanouvong blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Southanouvong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the head.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Southanouvong avoids it.
Southanouvong throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range. #T3#
Tonissaar connects with a nice looking jab.
Southanouvong scores with a jab to the head.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
enabling Southanouvong to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the head.
Tonissaar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Southanouvong rather than just go for the knockout.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Southanouvong.#T4#
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Southanouvong moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Southanouvong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southanouvong lands the left hand.
Tonissaar tries to clinch but Southanouvong is having none of it.
It looked like Southanouvong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Southanouvong off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Southanouvong slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar moves in looking to clinch but Southanouvong pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Southanouvong takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Southanouvong moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Southanouvong counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar jabs Southanouvong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Southanouvong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Southanouvong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southanouvong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Southanouvong.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Southanouvong strikes.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Southanouvong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southanouvong was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar stuns Southanouvong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Southanouvong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Southanouvong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonissaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Southanouvong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Southanouvong is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
Southanouvong cracks Tonissaar with a good jab.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Southanouvong keeps the fight on the outside.
Southanouvong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southanouvong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Southanouvong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Southanouvong's front leg but catches the back leg as Southanouvong tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Southanouvong.
Tonissaar lands a jab to Southanouvong's midsection.
Tonissaar wants to slow Southanouvong down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Southanouvong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Southanouvong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Southanouvong misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Southanouvong checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Southanouvong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Southanouvong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Southanouvong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Southanouvong misses its target.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Southanouvong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Southanouvong throws a big counter combination but Tonissaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Southanouvong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Southanouvong throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar tries to clinch there but Southanouvong circles away.
Southanouvong throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Tonissaar closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Southanouvong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southanouvong.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southanouvong. #T4#
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Southanouvong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southanouvong stalling.
Southanouvong misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Southanouvong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Southanouvong controls the action.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong is stalling here.
Southanouvong blocking some punches.
Southanouvong controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Southanouvong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Southanouvong blocks a jab.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Southanouvong checks it
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonissaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Southanouvong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southanouvong throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Southanouvong moves out of range easily. #T1#
Southanouvong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Southanouvong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southanouvong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Southanouvong counters with a straight right hand.
Southanouvong misses the jab.
Tonissaar shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Southanouvong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Southanouvong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonissaar tries to close the distance and clinch but Southanouvong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Southanouvong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Southanouvong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tonissaar thinking.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Southanouvong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Tonissaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Southanouvong's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Southanouvong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Southanouvong's body. Southanouvong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Southanouvong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Southanouvong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southanouvong misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southanouvong manages to avoid it.
Southanouvong looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Southanouvong does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Southanouvong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Southanouvong swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonissaar.
Southanouvong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar tries to close the distance and clinch but Southanouvong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Southanouvong misses.
Southanouvong misses the jab.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baruto Tonissaar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Southanouvong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Southanouvong is just out of range.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Southanouvong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Southanouvong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by Southanouvong as he checks the leg kick.
Southanouvong throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Southanouvong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Southanouvong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southanouvong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Southanouvong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonissaar 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

After winning the bout, Baruto Tonissaar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HFC 56 - King vs Lachance     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Tonissaar scores with a head kick. Black tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Dante Black has been cut.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Black.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Black has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Black. Black circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonissaar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tonissaar misses with a left hand
and Black counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Black checks a low kick from Tonissaar.#T1#
Donk. Black catches Tonissaar right on the button with a cross.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Black checks a leg kick.
Black feints a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
Black blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Black's body. #T2#
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Tonissaar.
A shot to the body from Black misses
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar lands with a kick to the temple. Black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a double jab. #T3#
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Black moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Black was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar lands a slapping body shot.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Black's body.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonissaar takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Black's body. #T4#
Nice body kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the body
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Black drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Tonissaar wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
Black thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tonissaar throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Black throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar lands a glancing blow to the side of Black's head.
Black tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar lands with a right hand.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar works Black's body with a nice hook.
Black throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Black might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tonissaar has got the better of the exchanges.
Tonissaar thumps Black with a low kick.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Black avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Black avoids it.#T2#
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonissaar slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black blocks a low kick nicely.
Black throws a big counter head kick but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Black.
Tonissaar with a nice cross.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Black at a distance.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
As Tonissaar backs off Black throws a huge counter combo but Tonissaar manages to avoid it all.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Black checks it
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Black counter with a right hand. #T3#
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Black walks into a left hand.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Black.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black checks a leg kick.
Black has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.#T4#
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black sizes up Tonissaar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Black. Black circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar thumps Black with a low kick.
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Tonissaar does it's job there.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Black misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Black throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tonissaar scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Tonissaar connects with a body shot.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Black moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Jeez, Baruto Tonissaar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Black.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Black responds with a good body kick, but Tonissaar manages to step out the way in time.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Black off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Dante Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Black responds with a good body kick, but Tonissaar manages to step out the way in time.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dante Black!
A relieved looking Dante Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HFC 49 - Kocak vs Bronstein     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Dos Anjos misses.
Tonissaar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos thinks about countering with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Dos Anjos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.
Dos Anjos 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.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Anjos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar cracks Dos Anjos with an open hand slap.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.#T1#
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
It looked like Dos Anjos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Anjos blocks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
Dos Anjos lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos. #T2#
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Dos Anjos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Dos Anjos does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dos Anjos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dos Anjos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Anjos. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Anjos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Tonissaar. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Dos Anjos lands a lovely overhand right.
Dos Anjos looks to throw a body kick
and Tonissaar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Dos Anjos's body.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Anjos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Tonissaar.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dos Anjos staying out of range there.
Dos Anjos chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Dos Anjos clinches up with Tonissaar and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Dos Anjos has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar. #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!
Dos Anjos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonissaar lands a left hand.
Dos Anjos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dos Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tonissaar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos lands an uppercut.
Dos Anjos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ademaro Dos Anjos is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Anjos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonissaar's hands.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar is looking for the big counter here.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonissaar.
Nice defenses there by Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Dos Anjos's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Dos Anjos slips the punch.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Dos Anjos - just one landing.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dos Anjos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Dos Anjos scores with a body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar with a nice cross.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Dos Anjos down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Dos Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice body kick.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tonissaar.#CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.#T3#
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Dos Anjos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Dos Anjos jumps back.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Anjos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
Dos Anjos connects with a jab.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Dos Anjos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos tries to counter by clinching up but Tonissaar breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Tonissaar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy body shot
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Dos Anjos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Anjos misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick from Dos Anjos.#CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and pushes Tonissaar back into the cage.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar lands an uppercut.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Anjos controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Anjos jumps guard but Tonissaar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tonissaar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dos Anjos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonissaar can turn it around.
Dos Anjos pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Dos Anjos can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Anjos. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dos Anjos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Dos Anjos is trying to pull guard but Tonissaar has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Anjos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anjos cracks Tonissaar with a nice body shot.
Dos Anjos crunches a lovely knee into Tonissaar's ribcage.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Anjos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Tonissaar blocking some punches.
Dos Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tonissaar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dos Anjos crunches a lovely knee into Tonissaar's ribcage.
Dos Anjos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos trying to land knees to the body.
Dos Anjos lands an uppercut.#T3#
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body.
Tonissaar avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
Tonissaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Anjos misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to break free but Dos Anjos pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Anjos lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonissaar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dos Anjos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Anjos.
Knees to the body from Dos Anjos. #T4#
A short left from Dos Anjos.
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar working hard to break the clinch.
Tonissaar digs a right hand into Dos Anjos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Anjos's gas tank.
Tonissaar managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Anjos controls his hands.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body.
Tonissaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Anjos lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar tries to work over Dos Anjos's front leg with a kick but Dos Anjos checks it. #CL#
Dos Anjos has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Anjos's elbow.
Tonissaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tonissaar manages to break the clinch.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Anjos cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Dos Anjos tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Dos Anjos avoids them all with ease.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar. #T3#
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonissaar works Dos Anjos's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Tonissaar tries to keep at a distance but Dos Anjos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Dos Anjos as the two fighters clinch.
Dos Anjos missing with knees to the body.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Dos Anjos scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dos Anjos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonissaar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dos Anjos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dos Anjos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonissaar is defending well for now.#T4#
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonissaar avoids the damage to the body.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Anjos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Dos Anjos.
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!
Dos Anjos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Anjos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Dos Anjos manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Dos Anjos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonissaar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Anjos working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Tonissaar throws a nice looking combination but Dos Anjos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Dos Anjos lands a right hook to the body.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice right hand.
Tonissaar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonissaar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Anjos rather than just go for the knockout.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar feints a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice combination. Tonissaar backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Dos Anjos lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Dos Anjos doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Anjos off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Anjos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos catches Tonissaar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Dos Anjos lands with a right hand.
Dos Anjos cracks a nice hook into Tonissaar's ribs.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos tries to counter by clinching up but Tonissaar breaks away and moves out of range.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the head.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dos Anjos blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Dos Anjos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch there but Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar stuns Dos Anjos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ademaro Dos Anjos.
I think Dos Anjos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ademaro Dos Anjos!

Ademaro Dos Anjos retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC 45 - All Hallow's Bash     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel slips under a jab.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Nickel jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Nickel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tonissaar. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nickel slips under a jab.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Tonissaar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar dodges the punch combination from Nickel. #T2#
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Nickel counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonissaar blocks it.
Nickel tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Nickel. Those never looked like landing.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel wants to clinch.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickel cracks Tonissaar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it. #T4#
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nickel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tonissaar lands a left hand.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Nickel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickel throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
Nickel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chip Nickel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Nickel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Tonissaar is working Nickel over against the cage.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nickel lands with a right to the head.
Nickel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nickel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel gets through Tonissaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Tonissaar cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nickel lands with a right to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Nickel has knocked Tonissaar down with a huge combo! Nickel steps away and waves a wobbly Tonissaar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nickel slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
As Tonissaar looks to move away, Nickel throws a big counter combo but Tonissaar just gets out of the way.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Tonissaar with an uppercut!#T4#
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Nickel throws a big counter combination but Tonissaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throws a big counter combination but Tonissaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
Nickel throws a head kick that half lands.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Nickel is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nickel 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. #T1#
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A combination from Tonissaar does no damage.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickel scores with a one two! Tonissaar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#The cut above Baruto Tonissaar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Tonissaar feints a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Nickel misses the jab.#T2#
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Nickel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
A combination from Nickel does no damage.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Nickel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nickel misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nickel takes the fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
A short right from Nickel on the inside. #CUT#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nickel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Tonissaar blocking some punches. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickel scores with a shot to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Tonissaar lands a left hand.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Stalling in the clinch from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickel.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Nickel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Nickel.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baruto Tonissaar.
Well Tonissaar 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

Baruto Tonissaar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: HFC Speed Brawls I     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Simeoni Jukola has been cut.
Jukola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Jukola was not able to check.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Jukola closes the distance and pushes Tonissaar back into the cage.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tonissaar.
Jukola is breathing heavily.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar gets through Jukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Jukola's ribcage. Jukola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jukolas head.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Jukola prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Jukola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jukola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonissaar's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Jukola tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
Jukola pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonissaar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jukola throws an elbow that misses.
Jukola lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Jukola on the inside.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar is working Jukola over against the cage.
Tonissaar works on Jukola's body with a couple of short punches.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Jukola is leaning against Tonissaar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonissaar's coach down at Pantheon of Paroxysm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tonissaar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jukola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jukola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar blocks an elbow strike.
Jukola misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Tonissaar lands a body punch.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is working Jukola over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonissaar.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar - that landed with a thud.
Tonissaar lands a right hand. #ROC2#Jukola is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Jukola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jukola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Jukola misses
and Tonissaar counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Jukola off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Tonissaar follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Jukola was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: HFC 35 - Motts vs Piano     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar with a nice cross.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonissaar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Shamus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tonissaar rather than just go for the knockout.
Tonissaar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murphy if he has to take too many more of those.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar is wise to it.
Murphy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tonissaar eats them both and turns towards Murphy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Tonissaar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonissaar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonissaar's head.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tonissaar ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Tonissaar's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonissaar tries to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick.
Murphy lands a jab.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
Tonissaar drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar. #T4#
Murphy avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses its target.
Good work by Tonissaar as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonissaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Murphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shamus Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Murphy misses.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a left hand
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Murphy
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Tonissaar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Tonissaar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Murphy cracks Tonissaar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Murphy misses with a right hand
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.#T3#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Tonissaar's body.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Murphy tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Murphy avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Murphy scores with a one two! Tonissaar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
Tonissaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shamus Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Shamus Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Tonissaar avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy jabs Tonissaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Murphy misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily.
Tonissaar thows a body kick. Murphy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a left to the body.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Murphy moves 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!
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murphy connects with a leg kick.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamus Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tonissaar is able to avoid easily.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a left and a right that stings Murphy. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Murphy lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Tonissaar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonissaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar steps in with a hook that catches Murphy right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tonissaar follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Murphy looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: HFC 26 - Independence Day     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Olsen takes the fight into the clinch.
Olsen presses Tonissaar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Olsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olsen.
Olsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonissaar.
Olsen blocks an uppercut.
Olsen lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Olsen fails to land.
Olsen pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
Olsen lands a body shot.
Olsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
Olsen blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch. #T1#
Olsen misses with the head strike.
Olsen misses with some punches.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olsen as Tonissaar tries to tie him up.
Tonissaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olsen blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Olsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Olsen.
Olsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonissaar.
Olsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Tonissaar managing to block the knees to the body from Olsen.
Olsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsen's elbow.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsens head. #T2#
Olsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Olsen.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
A hook to the body from Olsen.
Olsen tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Tonissaar.
Olsen tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Olsen.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Olsen.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsen's elbow.
Olsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Olsen - that landed with a thud.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Olsen.
Olsen blocking some punches.
Olsen is working Tonissaar over against the cage.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Olsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
A hook to the body from Olsen. #T3#
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonissaar's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Olsen misses with a knee strike.
Tonissaar managing to block the knees to the body from Olsen.
I was talking to Olsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Olsen.
Olsen misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
Olsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar. #T4#
Olsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Olsen avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Olsen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olsen obliges.
Tonissaar looks winded!
Tonissaar looking to stall.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Olsen.
Olsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
Olsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Olsen.
Olsen tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Olsen back against the cage.
Tonissaar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Olsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Olsen digs a right hand underneath Tonissaar's ribcage. Tonissaar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tonissaar takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen cracks Tonissaar with an open hand slap.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olsen's sensitive parts. #CL#
Olsen instigates a clinch.
Tonissaar tries to work over Olsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Olsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonissaar can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar blocking some punches.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Olsen trying to land knees to the body.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Olsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olsen can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Olsen blocking some punches.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olsen tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Olsen back against the cage. #T1#
Olsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olsen has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Olsen pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Olsen.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar pushes Olsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Olsen's head.
Olsen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Olsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olsen.
Tonissaar avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
Olsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olsen works on Tonissaar's body with a couple of short punches.
Olsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonissaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Olsen landing knees to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Olsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
Tonissaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tonissaar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Olsen prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Olsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tonissaar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Olsen scores with a shot to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Olsen trying to land knees to the body.
Tonissaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olsen pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar. #T3#
Olsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonissaar is looking to control Olsen's arms but Olsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tonissaar has his back to the cage.
Olsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Olsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olsen lands a right hand.
Tonissaar tries to work over Olsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tonissaar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olsen digs a right hand underneath Tonissaar's ribcage. Tonissaar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsen's elbow.
Olsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olsen presses Tonissaar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Olsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonissaar or not. #T4#
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tonissaar.
Olsen misses with a body punch.
Olsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head.
Tonissaar lands a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar lands a shot to the body.
Olsen is leaning against Tonissaar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olsen blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Olsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tonissaar's brow.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Olsen fails to land.
Olsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Olsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Tonissaar does no damage. #CL#
Olsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Olsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tonissaar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar tries to work over Olsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar wants to stall.
Olsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Olsen tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
A short uppercut from Olsen.
A short right from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olsen is leaning against Tonissaar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olsen lands a body punch.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Olsen.
Olsen trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tonissaar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Olsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Olsen pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Olsen.
A body shot lands from Olsen.
Olsen lands a left hand.
Tonissaar avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
Tonissaar trying to control the position but instead, Olsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tonissaar into the cage.
Olsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Olsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Olsen.
Olsen tries a knee to the head but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Olsen.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Olsen controls his hands.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Olsen avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with some punches. #T2#
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Olsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Olsen.
Tonissaar presses Olsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
Olsen misses with a body punch.
Olsen can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Olsen blocks an uppercut.
Olsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Olsen.
Olsen digs a right hand into Tonissaar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonissaar's gas tank.
Olsen missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harry Olsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tonissaar blocks it with crossed arms.
Olsen scores a nice knee to the body.
Olsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Olsen working aggressively here.
Tonissaar avoiding damage.
Olsen trying to land knees to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Olsen.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Olsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar taking a breather.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Olsen working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Olsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Harry Olsen!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Harry Olsen!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Harry Olsen!

Harry Olsen wins by unanimous decision!

Harry Olsen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: HFC 22 - Jack vs Carter     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannabino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Cannabino manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cannabino gets a clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Cannabino is struggling to control the position.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
Tonissaar lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino. #T1#
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonissaar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cannabino pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar controlling the action here for a moment.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cannabino as Tonissaar tries to tie him up.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Cannabino lands with a right to the head. #T2##BC2#
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cannabino.
Tonissaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar wants to stall.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Cannabino misses with a body punch.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar stalling in the clinch but Cannabino improves position.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cannabino or not.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino takes a shot to the head.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
Cannabino lands a body punch.
Cannabino tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonissaar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Tonissaar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannabino.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar blocking some punches.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Good body shot from Tonissaar.
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 Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Cannabino clinches with his opponent.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head.
The referee calls for Tonissaar to work.
Tonissaar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cannabino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cannabino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tonissaar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Cannabino's ribcage. Cannabino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonissaar blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino wants to stall. #T1#
Tonissaar pushes Cannabino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar is working Cannabino over against the cage.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino is looking to control Tonissaar's arms but Tonissaar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannabino blocking some punches.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannabino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cannabino in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tonissaar blocks an uppercut.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baruto Tonissaar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonissaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Cannabino.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Cannabino is breathing heavily.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Cannabino blocks it.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannabino.
Cannabino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cannabino lands a right hand.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannabino blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Tonissaar trying to control the position but instead, Cannabino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tonissaar into the cage.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Tonissaar tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Tonissaar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
A frustrated look appears on Cannabino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cannabino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar lands an uppercut.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Tonissaar letting Cannabino take a breather here.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar stalling against the cage.
Cannabino cracks Tonissaar with a nice body shot.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar wants to clinch up but Cannabino keeps it at a distance.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannabino can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar tries to clinch up.
Tonissaar punishes Cannabino's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cannabino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cannabino swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Tonissaar up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar stalling against the cage.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino. #T1#
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head.
Tonissaar is trying to stall.
Tonissaar is working Cannabino over against the cage.
Cannabino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonissaar.
Cannabino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Tonissaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cannabino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cannabino.
Tonissaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
Tonissaar is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tonissaar stalling in the clinch but Cannabino improves position.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it. #T3#
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Cannabino is rocked!
Tonissaar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cannabino to his knees! Tonissaar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
After the big win, Baruto Tonissaar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Warrior Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: HFC KO 1 - Havoc vs Lima     
Date:   Apr 03, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Tonissaar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tonissaar after a bit of a struggle.
Tonissaar pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonissaar lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonissaar.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
A short right from Tonissaar on the inside.
Tonissaar digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tonissaar leaning against his opponent.
Tonissaar receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonissaar. #T1#
Tonissaar lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Tonissaar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gracie to his knees! Tonissaar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Baruto Tonissaar waved his t-shirt featuring Condemned's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: HFC 9 -Tonissaar vs Rocca     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Rocca closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tonissaar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rocca eats them both and turns towards Tonissaar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rocca has his takedown stuffed
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar defending well as Rocca loads up on a big left hand.
Rocca misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a series of strikes. Rocca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Rocca throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rocca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tonissaar wants to stand up but Rocca is controlling him.
Rocca postures up. #SUB2#
Rocca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Rocca stopping the sweep attempt from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocca stops Tonissaar from standing up.
Tonissaar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocca is one step ahead there.
Rocca wants to pass the guard but Tonissaar is keeping the position.
Tonissaar keeping moving, preventing Rocca from controlling successfully.
Tonissaar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonissaar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar pulls Rocca in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocca from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonissaar has momentary wrist control but Rocca slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonissaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tonissaar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocca on the ground.
Rocca is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonissaar has wrist control.#SUB2#
Rocca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rocca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tonissaar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocca is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocca connects with a couple of short punches.
Tonissaar trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rocca drops back looking for a leg! Tonissaar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonissaar manages to kick Rocca off! Rocca jumps back into Tonissaar's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocca stands and throws Tonissaar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Rocca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonissaar is trying to control Rocca's posture but Rocca avoids it.
Rocca is working Tonissaar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rocca working the ground and pound but Tonissaar is defending the strikes.
Rocca lands some shots froms side control.
Rocca working away.#T4#
Tonissaar trying to remain calm as Rocca controls from the top position.
Tonissaar is looking for a sweep.
Tonissaar taking a bit of punishment here - Rocca scoring with strikes.
Tonissaar wants to control but Rocca postures up.
Rocca connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tonissaar some visible discomfort.
Rocca is chipping away with strikes.
Tonissaar wants to control but Rocca postures up.
Rocca is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tonissaar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tonissaar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rocca connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tonissaar some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rocca.
Rocca throws a strike aimed at the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rocca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rocca throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Rocca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tonissaar.
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses #CL2#
and Rocca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tonissaar blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rocca fails to land.
Rocca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar stalling in the clinch but Rocca improves position.
Rocca misses with an elbow strike.
Rocca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tonissaar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar is looking to wear down Rocca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rocca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Rocca moves out of range easily. #T1#
Rocca misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rocca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tonissaar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rocca.
Tonissaar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocca.
Rocca fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Rocca misses the body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Rocca was not able to check.
Rocca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Rocca misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Rocca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tonissaar as he avoids it easily.
Baruto Tonissaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rocca.
Rocca throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rocca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rocca changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocca checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Rocca avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Rocca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Rocca.
Baruto Tonissaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Rocca closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar thows a body kick. Rocca tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tonissaar stuns Rocca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Rocca misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar stuns Rocca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocca cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocca misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Rocca.
Rocca misses the shot to the body.
Rocca takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar slips a jab and a cross from Rocca.
Tonissaar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocca.
Tonissaar throws a counter high kick but Rocca was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Rocca.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Rocca moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.#T4#
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rocca scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one.
Rocca blocks the body kick.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Rocca moves out of range.
Rocca changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Rocca off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocca swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Rocca throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rocca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Rocca's body.
Rocca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Rocca swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar jabs at Rocca's body.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Rocca drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tonissaar defends it well.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rocca 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.
Tonissaar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Rocca jumps back.
Rocca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rocca takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar throws out a leg kick but Rocca moves out of range and Tonissaar only half commits.
Rocca feints the counter takedown.
Rocca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Rocca settles back down. #T1#
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Rocca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocca as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rocca fails with the takedown.
Rocca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rocca moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Rocca is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Rocca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Rocca's body.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Rocca with the counter takedown but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Rocca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rocca down.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
Rocca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocca swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocca throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocca walks into a straight right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Rocca with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Rocca throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Rocca.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Rocca moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
Rocca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Rocca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Rocca looks for a takedown but Tonissaar sprawls well.
Tonissaar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocca's head backwards.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses #TD2#
and Rocca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Tonissaar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rocca is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tonissaar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocca is one step ahead there.
Tonissaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Rocca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rocca landing strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Tonissaar is right now.
Rocca takes a little break here. Tonissaar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Rocca has hold of Tonissaar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tonissaar seems comfortable defending it but Rocca has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tonissaar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tonissaar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rocca couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Baruto pontificates wonderfully doesn't he, to bad he doesn't fight that way. Smell ya later kid." '.

 

Event: HFC Tournament Rd. 3     
Date:   Feb 28, 2020
#R1#
Tonissaar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stickmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Stickmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Stickmann tries to avoid it.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Stickmann's leg. Stickmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stickmann 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.#CL2#
Tonissaar has closed the distance and engaged Stickmann in a clinch.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Stickmann's ribcage. Stickmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Stickmann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tonissaar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lands a shot to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Stickmann controls the action.
Tonissaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Rod Stickmann has been cut.
Stickmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stickmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Tonissaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Stickmann's ribcage. Stickmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar gets underhooks to prevent Stickmann's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stickmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Stickmann with a nice body shot.
Tonissaar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Tonissaar on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Stickmann is breathing heavily.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Stickmann is rocked!
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Stickmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar throws a big uppercut that drops Stickmann! More strikes from Tonissaar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stickmann lies dazed against the cage as Tonissaar celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Condemned for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Rod Stickmann spoke after the fight, saying 'Dammit'.

 

Event: Champion Series 155/185     
Date:   Feb 17, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Wad rushes Tonissaar and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slows down the pace here.
Wad tries to pull guard but Tonissaar holds him up against the cage and eventually Wad drops back down to his feet.
Tonissaar taking a breather.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Wad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tonissaar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wad has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Todd Wad has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wad gets tackled into the cage by Tonissaar. Tonissaar maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Wad looks winded!
Nice body punch from Tonissaar. #T1#
Tonissaar pushes Wad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Tonissaar.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Wad is rocked!
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Wad's ribcage. Wad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wad is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonissaar finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar pushes Wad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonissaar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wad's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wad drops to his knees and Tonissaar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar made sure to mention his sponsor, Condemned in his post fight interview.

 

Event: HFC - Fight Night 1     
Date:   Jan 22, 2020
#R1#
Tonissaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Stickmann in the body. #CL2#
Tonissaar clinches with his opponent.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the side of Stickmann's head.
Stickmann can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stickmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tonissaar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stickmann fails to land.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Stickmann is rocked!
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Oh Stickmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stickmann's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stickmann drops to his knees and Tonissaar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Baruto Tonissaar waved his t-shirt featuring Condemned's logo in front of the cameras.
Rod Stickmann was interviewed post fight and said 'Dammit'.

 

Event: Striking Masters 3     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Brownie Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Brownie Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brownie Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Brownie Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Brownie Jr scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Brownie Jr misses with a combination
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Brownie Jr was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar throws a push kick but Brownie Jr slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Tonissaar's head coaches at The Essence of Epicity that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brownie Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Brownie Jr avoids it.
Tonissaar throws a nice head kick!
Brownie Jr blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Brownie Jr lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brownie Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonissaar doesn't seem bothered though.
Brownie Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brownie Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Brownie Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brownie Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tonissaar rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Brownie Jr scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brownie Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonissaar at a distance.
Brownie Jr with a jab.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brownie Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Brownie Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
Brownie Jr works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Brownie Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brownie Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brownie Jr tries to clinch up.
Tonissaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brownie Jr. That did some damage!
Brownie Jr lands a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar sets himself, and Brownie Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonissaar avoids it this time.
Brownie Jr thuds a left hand into Tonissaar's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brownie Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tonissaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Brownie Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Robert Brownie Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Brownie Jr throws a right hand that Tonissaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonissaar also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Brownie Jr.
Brownie Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brownie Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonissaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Brownie Jr.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brownie Jr.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brownie Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brownie Jr lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brownie Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brownie Jr punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Brownie Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brownie Jr will feel that in the morning.
Brownie Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Brownie Jr was not able to check.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the body
and Brownie Jr counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#
Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brownie Jr moves away.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Brownie Jr moves out of range.
Brownie Jr connects with a single shot there.
Brownie Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brownie Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Brownie Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brownie Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Brownie Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brownie Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Brownie Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Brownie Jr misses with the combination.
Brownie Jr scores with a one two! Tonissaar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brownie Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie Jr connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.
Brownie Jr jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Brownie Jr lands.
Brownie Jr digs a good body shot into Tonissaar's ribs.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Brownie Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brownie Jr connects with the punch.
Brownie Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Brownie Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brownie Jr misses with a wild combination.
Brownie Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tonissaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Brownie Jr moves out of range easily. #T2#
Brownie Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brownie Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brownie Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brownie Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brownie Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Brownie Jr misses.
Tonissaar thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brownie Jr scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Brownie Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brownie Jr 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Brownie Jr!

Robert Brownie Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 08, 2019
#R1#
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deleon's head.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deleon moves away.
Deleon is looking for a counter combo.
Tonissaar cracks the inside of Deleon's front leg.
Deleon really is a fat lump.
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deleon moves to clinch but Tonissaar breaks away
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar throws a nice looking combination but Deleon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
Deleon takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1##TD#
Deleon drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Deleon stands up from Tonissaar's guard - Deleon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Deleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Tonissaar scores with a four punch combination!
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deleon takes one on the button.
Baruto Tonissaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Deleon closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Deleon controls his hands. #T2#
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Deleon.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deleon. #BC#
Deleon breaks from the clinch.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deleon tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Tonissaar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Deleon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deleon lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Deleon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Deleon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deleon throws a sloppy head kick and Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat. #T3#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Deleon's front leg but catches the back leg as Deleon tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Deleon moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tonissaar scores with a three punch combo!
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deleon on the side of the head.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Deleon throws a big counter combination but Tonissaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Deleon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deleon on the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deleon counters with a series of strikes. Tonissaar will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Deleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar throws a series of strikes that have Deleon backpedaling.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Deleon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Deleon's head back.
Deleon lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar lands with a right hand.
Deleon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonissaar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tonissaar throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Deleon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deleon. #SU#
Deleon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tonissaar cracks Deleon with a good jab.#TD#
Deleon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deleon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tonissaar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deleon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tonissaar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deleon scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deleon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Deleon decides to return to a standing position.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Deleon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tonissaar did well to prevent Deleon getting side control.
Deleon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deleon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Deleon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Deleon is thwarting Tonissaar's attempts to control the position.
Rocco Deleon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deleon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deleon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Deleon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deleon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deleon lands a nice short elbow.
Deleon working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Deleon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Deleon lands a leg kick that knocks Tonissaar off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar lands a head shot.#T2#
Tonissaar falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Deleon counters with a shoot takedown. Tonissaar fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Tonissaar pushes Deleon off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Deleon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tonissaar to the ground. Deleon is now in Tonissaar's guard.
Deleon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deleon scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deleon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tonissaar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deleon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deleon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Deleon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deleon with a nice head shot there.
Deleon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deleon postures up.
Deleon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deleon scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonissaar trying to control the position.
Deleon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tonissaar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deleon connects with a couple of short punches.
Deleon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deleon 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.
Deleon scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Deleon gets to his feet. Tonissaar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tonissaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deleon.
Deleon is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deleon circles away quickly and effectively.
Deleon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deleon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Deleon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tonissaar's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deleon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tonissaar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tonissaar trying to control from the bottom.
Deleon working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Deleon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonissaar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deleon's calf.
Tonissaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonissaar scores with a hook.
Deleon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar works over Deleon's head and body with a nice combination.
Rocco Deleon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deleon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deleon. That did some damage!
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Deleon checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonissaar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Deleon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deleon moves in looking to clinch but Tonissaar pushes him off.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deleon.#T1#
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deleon walks into a stiff left hand from Tonissaar.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tonissaar.
Deleon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Tonissaar tries to sprawl but Deleon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tonissaar has hold of Deleon's hands but Deleon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deleon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deleon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Deleon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Deleon moves in looking to clinch but Tonissaar pushes him off.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deleon checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Deleon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Deleon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Deleon's front leg but catches the back leg as Deleon tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deleon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar. #T3#
Deleon blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonissaar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deleon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deleon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar cracks Deleon with a good jab.
Deleon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deleon.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Deleon avoids it.
As Tonissaar looks to move away, Deleon throws a big counter combo but Tonissaar just gets out of the way.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Deleon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deleon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tonissaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deleon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tonissaar sprawls and moves away.
Tonissaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Deleon in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Deleon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tonissaar's half guard.
Deleon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deleon is nestled in close to Tonissaar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tonissaar trying to hold on to Deleon's head to control him but Deleon postures up.
Tonissaar is refusing to be controlled, as Deleon sits in half guard.
Tonissaar is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonissaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!

 

 
 
 
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