Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 151
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Clubber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clubber throws a shot from downtown. Soaki moves away and avoids it.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clubber circles away.
Clubber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soaki missing with a left hand there. Clubber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clubber swings for the body but Soaki moves out of range.
A left lands for Clubber.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clubber defends well and Soaki ends up having to push Clubber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clubber let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clubber presses Soaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clubber throws a punch but it's blocked by Soaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clubber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokoni Soaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Clubber pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Soaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clubber circles away quickly and effectively.
Clubber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Soaki fails with the takedown
and Clubber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soaki thinking.
Soaki is breathing heavily.
Soaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clubber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clubber can pounce on him.
Clubber cracks Soaki's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Soaki slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Clubber can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Clubber!
An out of breath Jimmy Clubber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tokoni Soaki had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: TOF 134
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Cunningham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soaki's guard.
Cunningham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soaki's head.
Soaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunningham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Soaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham won't allow Soaki to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Soaki keeps moving.
Cunningham looking to sit in guard and control but Soaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Soaki defends it easily.
Cunningham trying to control the position here.
Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham is trying to hold Soaki in close to prevent damage but Soaki has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soaki looks to land a strike but Cunningham avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Soaki wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
Soaki trying to move into half guard but instead Cunningham has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cunningham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham preventing the sweep.
Cunningham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Cunningham throws an elbow that misses. Soaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunningham's guard. Nice move by Soaki!#REVB#
Cunningham wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soaki is now in half guard.
Soaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Soaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Cunningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Soaki.
Cunningham wants to control but Soaki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Soaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
Cunningham is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunningham trying to control but Soaki postures up.
Soaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
Soaki with the ground and pound but Cunningham uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T5#
Soaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cunningham is not content to let Soaki control the position.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Cunningham but he's now mounted!
Soaki throwing strikes here but Cunningham is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T6#
Soaki looking to control but Cunningham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cunningham manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Soaki wants to free his trapped foot but Cunningham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
Cunningham wants to improve his position but Soaki is controlling well.
Soaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunningham defending well though. #T7#
Cunningham is looking to improve his position.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soaki is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Soaki is working for a kimura but Cunningham is defending it quite comfortably.
Cunningham tries to roll over but Soaki keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cunningham is trying to maintain the position but Soaki is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cunningham trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soaki in particular looking to stall.
Cunningham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soaki's back!
Soaki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Soaki is covering up but some of the strikes from Cunningham are getting through and doing damage.
Cunningham connects with a big shot to the side of Soaki's head.
Soaki tries to roll but Cunningham sticks to his back. #T9#
Cunningham trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Cunningham is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Soaki taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Cunningham.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Cunningham!
A victorious Dennis Cunningham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tokoni Soaki had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: TOF 127
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Abdullah connects with a body shot that sends Soaki's belly button to the back.
Abdullah swings for the body but Soaki moves out of range.
Soaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdullah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdullah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soaki.
Abdullah ducks under a wild hook from Soaki.
Soaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdullah .
Soaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Abdullah counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Abdullah gets a clinch. #TD2#
Soaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abdullah can't fight it off and eventually Soaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Abdullah looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soaki is looking to advance position but Abdullah has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Abdullah throwing strikes here but Soaki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Soaki wants to hold on but Abdullah pushes him away.
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the head.
Abdullah is landing with some decent strikes but Soaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Soaki is looking to get to half guard.
Abdullah is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Abdullah throws a sloppy strike and Soaki uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Soaki has ended up in Abdullah 's guard.
Abdullah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Soaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdullah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soaki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Soaki managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Abdullah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Soaki has wrist control.
Abdullah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abdullah looking to sit in guard and control but Soaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abdullah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soaki wants to pass the guard but Abdullah is keeping the position.#T4#
Soaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soaki looking to pass the guard.
Abdullah has his hands on Soaki's head, controlling the position.
Abdullah wants to sweep here but Soaki controlling him for the moment.
Soaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Soaki trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soaki 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soaki wants to slow Abdullah down by chopping away at his legs.
Soaki swings for the body but Abdullah moves out of range.
It looked like Abdullah was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdullah throws a body punch but Soaki moves out of range. #TD2#
Soaki 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.
Soaki content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Abdullah keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully.
Abdullah keeping full guard, as Soaki tries to pass.
Abdullah pulls Soaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Soaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Soaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abdullah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Soaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soaki prevents Abdullah from improving his position.
Soaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soaki trying to mount his opponent but Abdullah defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdullah swings widly with a right hand
letting Soaki counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Abdullah .
Soaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdullah .
Abdullah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soaki lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Abdullah forces Soaki back against the cage and clinches.
Soaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abdullah has him pressed against the cage.
Abdullah tries to stall but Soaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Abdullah breaks from the clinch.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soaki catches Abdullah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soaki misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T9#
Soaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdullah circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Abdullah misses its target.
Soaki throws a body punch but Abdullah moves out of range.
Soaki misses with a leg kick.
Abdullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soaki. #TD2#
Soaki looking to score a takedown here. Abdullah is defending well but Soaki drives through and ends up in Abdullah 's guard.
Abdullah is pulling down on Soaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Soaki, at least for the moment.
Soaki wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tokoni Soaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Abdullah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Soaki's guard.
Abdullah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soaki is trying to keep Abdullah in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Soaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdullah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soaki.
Soaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abdullah counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki swings widly with a right hand
and Soaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah swats away the attempt to clinch by Soaki.
Soaki throws a hook to the side of Abdullah 's head but Abdullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdullah . #T2#
Soaki misses with a left hand
and Abdullah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Abdullah instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Soaki manages to break the clinch.
Soaki loads up on a big right hand but Abdullah slips the punch.
Soaki throws an off balance right hand
and Abdullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdullah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soaki.
Abdullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soaki moves out of range as Abdullah strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Abdullah misses.
A jab lands there for Abdullah .#T3#
Soaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdullah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abdullah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soaki defends it nicely.#TD#
Abdullah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soaki is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Abdullah wants to take a breather but Soaki is having none of it.
Soaki is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abdullah lands a couple of digs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Abdullah here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Abdullah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soaki is trying to hold Abdullah in close to prevent damage but Abdullah has managed to pass into half guard. #T5#
Soaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Abdullah has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abdullah works over Soaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Axmed Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abdullah landing some decent shots from guard.
Soaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdullah is one step ahead there. #T6#
Abdullah trying to control but Soaki is working from the bottom.
Abdullah throws a strike but Soaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Abdullah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soaki controls the pace.
Abdullah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soaki looking to pass the guard. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abdullah holds on and takes a little breather.
Soaki is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soaki is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Abdullah blocks the low kick.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdullah .
Abdullah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdullah as he jumps to the side.
Soaki is breathing heavily.#T8#
Soaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdullah tries to avoid it but Soaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdullah to the ground. Abdullah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Tokoni Soaki's cut even more.
Abdullah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdullah checks a low kick from Soaki.#CL#
Abdullah clinches up with Soaki and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Abdullah on the inside.
Abdullah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abdullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdullah digs a right hand underneath Soaki's ribcage. Soaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Abdullah turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soaki looking for a sweep but Abdullah has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Abdullah with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Soaki is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Tokoni Soaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T9#
Abdullah lands a big shot to the head and Soaki winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Axmed Abdullah !
Our winner, Axmed Abdullah , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Tokoni Soaki had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: TOF 117
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Howell lands a big head kick that sends Soaki tumbling to the mat! Howell takes a step backwards and waves Soaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howell finds it's way round the side to connect with Soaki's head.
Jab from Soaki.#CUT#It looks like Julius Howell has been cut.
Howell tries a head kick but it misses.
Howell connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Soaki is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soaki misses with a shot to the body
and Howell counters with a big left hand that crumples Soaki! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Howell!
A relieved looking Julius Howell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tokoni Soaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Soaki misses with a hook.
That kick from Donnay tenderised Soaki's leg. Soaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donnay avoids the body shot from Soaki.
Donnay follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Donnay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soaki swings for the body but Donnay moves out of range.
Donnay throws a big shot that misses.
Soaki throws a big counter combination but Donnay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soaki walks into a straight right hand from Donnay.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Donnay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soaki in his tracks.
Soaki throws a shot to the body.
Donnay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donnay throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donnay's head.#T1#
Soaki misses with a right hand
and Donnay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donnay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donnay moves out of range of the strikes.
Donnay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donnay blocks a jab.
Donnay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soaki dips to his left and cracks Donnay with an uppercut!
Donnay walks into a straight right hand from Soaki.
Donnay tried to score with a low kick but Soaki checks it.
Soaki misses with a hook.
Soaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donnay stuns Soaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Donnay.
Donnay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soaki throws out the jab.
Soaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donnay.
Soaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnay.
Donnay connects with the punch.#CUT2#Tokoni Soaki's cut is getting worse.
Soaki tries to move into range but Donnay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soaki throws a looping overhand right but Donnay ducks down to avoid it.
Donnay misses with an uppercut.
Donnay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Soaki is rocked!
Donnay feints and then cracks Soaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soaki down.
Soaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donnay takes a swing at Soaki's ribcage but misses.
Soaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donnay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soaki in his tracks.
Oh Soaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Donnay measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Soaki! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Char Donnay!
Char Donnay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tokoni Soaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Joukahainen misses its intended target.
Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it well and moves away.
Joukahainen scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soaki.
Soaki tries to counter with a takedown but Joukahainen is quick to defend against it.
Soaki defending well as Joukahainen loads up on a big left hand.
Joukahainen misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Soaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soaki.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joukahainen holds on and takes a little breather.
Soaki 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.
Soaki 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.
Joukahainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Joukahainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joukahainen is pulling down on Soaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Soaki, at least for the moment.#T1#
Soaki cracks Joukahainen with a solid left hand.
Soaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Joukahainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joukahainen pulls Soaki in close to prevent any damage.
Joukahainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soaki is one step ahead there.
Soaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joukahainen is trying to control Soaki's posture but Soaki avoids it.
Joukahainen is not content to let Soaki control the position.
Soaki tries to move to mount but Joukahainen blocks the move with his legs.
Soaki working the head and body with strikes.
Soaki is looking to take a break and control but Joukahainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Joukahainen tries to improve position but can't.
Soaki moves into full mount!
Soaki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joukahainen tries to lock up and control but Soaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joukahainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joukahainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soaki looking to finish with strikes here!
Joukahainen tries to lock up and control but Soaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Soaki cracks Joukahainen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Soaki goes for an armbar but Joukahainen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen won't allow Soaki to sweep him here. #SUB#
Soaki is looking for a triangle but Joukahainen pushes his legs off easily.
Joukahainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joukahainen is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Joukahainen gets to his feet - Soaki follows without any prompting. #T5#
Soaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Joukahainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Soaki cracks Joukahainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Joukahainen as he connects with a hook.
Soaki 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.
Joukahainen digs a good body shot into Soaki's ribs.
Soaki is breathing heavily.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Jouni Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soaki ducks under a wild hook from Joukahainen.
Soaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Soaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Soaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Joukahainen tries to sprawl out of it but Soaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joukahainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joukahainen.
Soaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T6#
Joukahainen with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Joukahainen cracks Soaki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Joukahainen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Soaki to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soaki drops his hands momentarily. Joukahainen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Soaki staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Soaki doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouni Joukahainen!
The defeated Tokoni Soaki had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: TOF 91
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Gayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayweather wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Soaki misses.
Gayweather throws a leg kick but Soaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Soaki misses the target.
Soaki throws a lazy head kick
and Gayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gayweather misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gayweather checks a leg kick.
Gayweather's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gayweather scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Gayweather changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gayweather avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soaki misses with a body shot.
Soaki throws a right hand that misses
and Gayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Gayweather misses.
Gayweather avoids the body shot from Soaki.
Soaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Gayweather looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gayweather has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gayweather there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soaki.
Gayweather misses with a wild combination.
Gayweather throws a front kick aimed at Soaki's knee but Soaki avoids it well. #T2#
Gayweather lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soaki at a distance.
Soaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Gayweather coming out on top.
Gayweather throws a leg kick #TD#
and Soaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soaki.
Soaki stands and throws Gayweather's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soaki is looking to take a break and control but Gayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gayweather regains half guard, as Soaki was trying to land strikes. #T3#
Gayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soaki is looking to advance position but Gayweather won't allow it.
Gayweather moves into full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gayweather swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gayweather told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Gayweather pushes Soaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gayweather scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gayweather throws a leg kick #TD#
and Soaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully.
Gayweather is trying to control the position but Soaki postures up. #T5#
Gayweather keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Gayweather pushes Soaki off and gets back to his feet.
Gayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soaki.
Soaki misses with a combination
and Gayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gayweather! But no joy.
A low kick from Soaki misses
and Gayweather counters with a nice uppercut.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gayweather.
Soaki misses with a jab to the body
letting Gayweather counter with a right hand. #T6#
Gayweather misses with a looping right.
Soaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gayweather keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soaki throws a leg kick but Gayweather moved away.
Soaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gayweather.#ROC#Gayweather is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soaki fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Gayweather out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 82
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Soaki has his takedown stuffed
letting Woerner counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Woerner throws a good cross that connects.
Soaki fails with the takedown.
Woerner misses with a looping left.
Soaki tries to counter with a takedown but Woerner is quick to defend against it.
Soaki misses with a low kick as Woerner jumps back.
Soaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woerner. Woerner obviously looking to wear him down.
Soaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Woerner.
Woerner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Woerner catches Soaki right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Woerner misses.
Soaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Soaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Woerner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soaki working some strikes from top position.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Woerner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soaki is controlling him. #T1#
Soaki trying to control but Woerner is working from the bottom.
Soaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soaki wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
Soaki is in close to Woerner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soaki wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woerner keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully.
Soaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woerner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soaki is working hard here to advance position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Soaki stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woerner wants to stand up but Soaki is controlling him.
Soaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woerner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woerner keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Woerner tries to sprawl but Soaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Woerner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soaki.
Soaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woerner tries to kick Soaki off but Soaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soaki is stalling here. Woerner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soaki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Woerner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Soaki is trying to improve his position.
Woerner tries to stand but Soaki is controlling his head.
Soaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Soaki manages to get back to half guard.
Soaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soaki.
Woerner stopping the sweep attempt from Soaki.
Soaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Soaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woerner being controlled here, momentarily.
Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Woerner keeping full guard, as Soaki tries to pass. #T6#
Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woerner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soaki.
Woerner keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully.
Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woerner keeping full guard, as Soaki tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T7#
Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woerner sprawls well. Woerner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soaki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokoni Soaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soaki looks to land a left hand but Woerner moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woerner! But no joy.
Woerner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Woerner misses with a head kick.
Soaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woerner sprawls and moves away.
Soaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woerner flicks out a counter leg kick but Soaki steps away.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woerner.#CUT2#Tokoni Soaki's cut is getting worse.
Soaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Woerner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woerner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woerner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T8#
Woerner drops Soaki with a naaaaasty hook - Soaki is in real trouble here! Woerner dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner!
After the big win, Gigi Woerner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Tokoni Soaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Osmond misses with a kick to the body.
Soaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Soaki with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut.
Soaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soaki jabs at Osmond's body.
Soaki staying out of range there.
Soaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osmond.
Osmond misses with a hook to the body
and Soaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soaki.
Soaki misses with a right hand
and Osmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Osmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osmond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soaki lands a leg kick that knocks Osmond off balance momentarily.
Osmond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Osmond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Osmond.
Soaki takes a swing at Osmond's ribcage but misses.
Soaki ducks under a wild hook from Osmond.
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Osmond circles away. #KD#
Soaki cracks Osmond with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Soaki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Osmond to stand back up!#ROC#Osmond is rocked!
Soaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
Soaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Soaki ducks under a wild hook from Osmond.
Osmond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soaki is looking to wear down Osmond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Osmond with a hook.
Soaki punishes Osmond's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Soaki finds it's way through Osmond's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Joel Osmond's cut even more.
Osmond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Soaki throws a body punch but Osmond moves out of range.
Soaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Osmond throws a shot from downtown. Soaki moves away and avoids it.
Osmond blocks a jab.
Osmond connects with a looping right hand.
Soaki slips a straight right by Osmond.
Soaki scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Soaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Osmond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Osmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soaki, as that shot connected.
Soaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Osmond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Osmond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Osmond digs a good body shot into Soaki's ribs.#CL#
Soaki closes the distance and clinches.
Soaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Osmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soaki tries a body shot but Osmond blocks it.
Osmond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osmond avoids a wild elbow strike from Soaki.
Osmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osmond.
Soaki misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Soaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osmond's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osmond.
Soaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soaki tries a body shot but Osmond blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osmond.
Soaki scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Joel Osmond's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Osmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Osmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soaki missing with a left hand there. Osmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T5#
Osmond throws a shot from downtown. Soaki moves away and avoids it.
Osmond jabs at Soaki's body.
Osmond throws a series of punches but Soaki moves out of range.
Soaki takes one on the button.
Soaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Osmond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soaki counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Osmond misses.
Decent striking displayed by Osmond there.
Soaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Osmond throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Soaki closes the distance and pushes Osmond back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soaki.
Osmond blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osmond swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Osmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T6#
Soaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Soaki gets a clinch.
Soaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond.
A short right from Soaki.
Osmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soaki has him pressed against the cage.
Soaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Soaki fails to land.
Soaki tries to land a knee to the head but Osmond blocks with his arms.
Osmond lands a right hand.
Soaki prevents a body shot from Osmond.
Soaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond.
Soaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond.
Soaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond.
Soaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Osmond is trying to break the clinch but Soaki has him pressed against the cage. #T7#
Osmond blocks a body shot from Soaki.
Osmond takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Osmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Osmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Soaki looks to land a left hand but Osmond moved out of range nicely.
Soaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Soaki.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soaki. #CUT#Joel Osmond's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 58
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Savinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Soaki stuns Savinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Savinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Savinov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Savinov circles away.
Soaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Savinov moves away from the strike by Soaki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savinov.
Savinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soaki throws an overhand right that lands on Savinov's shoulder, as Savinov tries to avoid the shot.
Soaki ducks under a wild hook from Savinov.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soaki. Savinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Savinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Savinov. Soaki shrugs it off though.
Savinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soaki throws a hook but Savinov avoids it easily.
Savinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savinov tries to bum rush Soaki with a series of wild strikes but Soaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
Soaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Soaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Savinov counters with a left and a right that stings Soaki.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soaki throws a hook to the side of Savinov's head but Savinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Soaki gets a double leg takedown into Savinov's guard.

Savinov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Savinov avoiding damage.
Savinov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Savinov avoids the damage to the body.
Soaki throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Savinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soaki tries to clinch up.#CL#
Soaki clinches up with Savinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Savinov can't find room to land a body shot as Soaki controls the action.
Savinov lands an elbow inside that Soaki shrugs off.
Savinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soaki's elbow.
Soaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Savinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soaki is defending well for now.
Savinov lands a damaging elbow.
Savinov presses Soaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savinov throws an elbow that misses.
Savinov throws a head punch that misses.
Savinov blocks a body shot from Soaki.
Savinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soaki misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Soaki.
Savinov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Tokoni Soaki's cut is getting worse.
Savinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soaki misses with an elbow strike.
Soaki throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Soaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savinov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokoni Soaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soaki tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Savinov as the two fighters clinch.
Savinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Soaki avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage.
Soaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Savinov lands an elbow inside that Soaki shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexev Savinov!
Our winner, Alexev Savinov, 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.
Tokoni Soaki spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: TOF 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Soaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Combs moves away.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Combs swings for the body but Soaki moves out of range.
Combs blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Combs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Combs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soaki.
Combs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soaki walks into a left hand.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Combs.
Soaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Combs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soaki in his tracks.
Soaki looks to land a left hand but Combs moved out of range nicely.
Combs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Soaki throws a push kick but Combs slaps the foot to one side.
Combs slips a jab from Soaki.
Combs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soaki there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Combs slips under a jab.
Combs slips under a jab.
Combs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Soaki misses. #CL2#
Combs moves into range and clinches up with Soaki.
Combs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soaki blocks an uppercut.
Soaki lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Combs - that landed with a thud.
Combs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Combs goes for a takedown attempt but Soaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Soaki throws a shot from downtown. Combs moves away and avoids it.
Soaki throws a jab when Combs was well out of range.#T2#
Soaki misses with a left hand
and Combs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Combs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soaki takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soaki slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Combs 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.
Combs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soaki.
Tokoni Soaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soaki throws a sloppy head kick and Combs moves out of range easily.
Soaki misses with a looping right.
Soaki avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Combs. Beautiful body shot.
Soaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Combs.
Soaki lands a jab to the nose.
Soaki throws a lazy right hand but Combs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soaki throws a nice looking combination but Combs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Combs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Combs blocks a head kick by Soaki. #T3##TD2#
Combs dives in and scores a takedown into Soaki's guard.
Combs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Soaki, not yet.
Combs wants to control from the top but Soaki keeps moving.
Soaki wants to stand and escape but Combs is having none of it.
Combs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Combs wants to pass the guard but Soaki is keeping the position.
Soaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Combs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Combs trying to control but Soaki is working from the bottom. #T4#
Soaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Combs pushing down on Soaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soaki trying to get back to full guard but Combs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Soaki wants to control but Combs is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Combs tries to control but Soaki wriggling away.
Soaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Combs lands a nice shot to the head.
Combs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T5#
Soaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Combs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Soaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Soaki is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Combs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soaki keeps working.
Combs wants to pass the guard but Soaki is defending well.
Combs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Combs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs drops an elbow to the side of Soaki's head.
Combs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T6#
Soaki is looking to improve his position.
Soaki manages to get to full guard.
Combs trying to control but Soaki is working from the bottom.
Combs won't allow Soaki to get back to his feet.
Combs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Combs trying to control but Soaki is working from the bottom.
Soaki wants to sweep here but Combs controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Soaki wants to stand but Combs is controlling the position.
Combs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Soaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Combs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Combs is working Soaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Combs 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.
Combs looking to sit in guard and control but Soaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Combs looking to control.
Soaki looking to pass the guard.
Soaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Soaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Soaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soaki preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Combs is looking for a triangle but Soaki pushes his legs off easily.
Soaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Soaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Soaki drops back looking for a leg! Combs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Combs manages to kick Soaki off! Soaki jumps back into Combs's guard.
Combs working a defensive guard here.
Combs trying to strike off his back.
Combs looking to control.
Combs wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timothy Combs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tokoni Soaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Soaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Combs off the cage and back into range.
Soaki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Combs to counter with a crisp jab.
Combs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Combs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Combs throws a jab but it's blocked by Soaki.
Soaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soaki cracks Combs with an open hand slap.
Soaki misses the jab.#KD#
Soaki lands a left and a right that send Combs crashing to the mat, dazed. Soaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Combs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soaki lands with a nice body punch.
Combs is still on wobbly legs! Can Soaki finish him?
Soaki is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Combs flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Combs is out cold! Soaki holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tokoni Soaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Tokoni Soaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Soaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pauli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki cracks Pauli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Pauli blocks the low kick.
Soaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soaki throws a lazy right hand but Pauli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pauli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pauli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soaki misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki misses with a few strikes there.
Soaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Pauli. #T1#
Pauli throws a sloppy body shot
and Soaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Pauli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pauli cracks Soaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pauli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soaki.
Soaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Pauli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pauli slips under a jab.
Pauli is looking for a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pauli.
Soaki fails with the takedown
and Pauli counters with a thumping low kick.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Pauli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Soaki! Pauli lets Soaki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pauli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Pauli counters with a huge left! Soaki is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pauli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Soaki from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pauli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Pauli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tokoni Soaki spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: HRL19 Jackson vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Soaki looks to land a left hand but Molly moved out of range nicely.
Molly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soaki swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Molly counters by clinching up.
Molly tries to work over Soaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molly lands a nice shot to the body.
Molly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molly digs a right hand into Soaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soaki's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki is working for takedown but Molly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soaki is working for takedown but Molly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Molly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molly swings wildly with an uppercut but Soaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Molly.
Molly prevents the takedown attempt.
Hog Molly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokoni Soaki.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soaki's elbow.
Molly can't find room to land a body shot as Soaki controls the action.
Soaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Molly up against the cage.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Soaki.
Molly misses with a punch to the body.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Soaki.
Molly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Molly lands a left hand.
Molly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soaki backwards.
Molly misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Molly working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molly.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molly.
Molly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soaki.
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!
Soaki has had enough of the clinch but Molly keeps him there for the moment.
Molly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soaki tries to throw a body punch but Molly avoids it by throwing Soaki back against the cage.
Soaki is trying to break the clinch but Molly is controlling him.
Molly lands with a right to the head.
Molly has a couple of punches blocked by Soaki. #T3#
Molly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soakis head.
Molly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soakis head.
Molly lands with a left to the head.
Molly misses with a punch on the inside.
Molly can't find room to land a body shot as Soaki controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Molly scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soaki.
Soaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Molly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
Molly swings wildly with an uppercut but Soaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soaki looking to stall.
Molly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Molly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molly tries to throw a body punch but Soaki avoids it by throwing Molly back against the cage.
Molly lands a shot to the body.
Soaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
Soaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Molly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Molly scores with a shot to the side of Soaki's head.
Molly misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Molly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hog Molly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tokoni Soaki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Molly lands with a hook. Soaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Molly moves into the clinch.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Soaki.
Molly misses with a body punch.
Molly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molly blocks a body shot from Soaki.
Soaki wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Molly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molly struggles to land a body shot inside as Soaki controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soaki.
Molly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soaki is trying to break the clinch but Molly has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Soaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molly scores with a shot to the side of Soaki's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molly.
Molly lands a right hand.
Molly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soakis head.
Molly lands a shot to the body.
Molly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soaki backwards.
A hook to the body from Molly.
Soaki is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Molly.
Molly lands a hook that snaps the head of Soaki backwards. #ROC#Soaki is rocked!
Molly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soaki can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Molly.
Soaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Molly finish him?
Molly works on Soaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Molly is leaning against Soaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Molly pushes Soaki against the cage. Molly is working some dirty boxing. Molly pushes off with a quick right hook! Soaki goes down! Soaki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Molly moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hog Molly!
An out of breath Hog Molly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tokoni Soaki spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Havas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Soaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Havas throws an overhand right that lands on Soaki's shoulder, as Soaki tries to avoid the shot.
Havas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Havas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soaki misses with a body shot.
Havas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Havas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Havas staying out of range there.
Havas unleashes a big counter combination but Soaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soaki.
Havas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Havas avoids it well and moves away.
Soaki tries to bum rush Havas with a series of wild strikes but Havas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Havas.#T1#
Havas misses with a hook.
Havas loads up on a big right hand but Soaki slips the punch.
Havas connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Havas misses the jab.
Soaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the liver by Soaki. Beautiful body shot.
Soaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Havas.
Havas connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Havas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Havas tries to bum rush Soaki with a series of wild strikes but Soaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kamu Havas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havas misses with a wild combination.
Soaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Havas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Havas takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Havas. Soaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Havas avoids it well and moves away.
Soaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havas.
Soaki tries to counter with a takedown but Havas is quick to defend against it.
Soaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soaki. #T3#
Soaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Havas throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Soaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Havas's guard.
Soaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havas is keeping the position for now.
Soaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soaki is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Soaki wants to pass the guard but Havas is keeping the position.
Soaki working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Soaki won't allow Havas to sweep him here.
Soaki 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.
Havas wants to stand but Soaki is controlling the position.
Soaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soaki prevents Havas from getting back to his feet.
Soaki landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Havas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soaki stopping the sweep attempt from Havas.
Havas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soaki.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Havas loads up on a big right hand but Soaki slips the punch.
Soaki tries to counter with a takedown but Havas is quick to defend against it.
Havas wants to clinch up but Soaki keeps it at a distance.
Havas looks to land a left hand but Soaki moved out of range nicely.
Havas drops his hands momentarily and Soaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Havas connects with a jab.
Soaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Havas tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Soaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Soaki trying to control but Havas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Soaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Havas is pulling down on Soaki's head to control his posture.
Soaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havas's head.
Soaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Havas looking to control but Soaki passes into half guard.
Soaki wants to take a breather but Havas is having none of it. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Havas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Soaki jumps into side control!
Havas has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Soaki misses with the ground and pound.
Havas taking a bit of punishment here - Soaki scoring with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Kamu Havas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soaki scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#Kamu Havas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tokoni Soaki!
A very excited looking Tokoni Soaki 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: HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Soaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Soaki.
Bruce lands a slapping body shot.
Soaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Bruce misses.
Soaki 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.
Soaki missing with a left hand there. Bruce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
A jab from Bruce misses.
Soaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soaki scores with a nice strike.
Soaki shoots in for a double leg but Bruce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Bruce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Soaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Bruce has been cut.
A slow jab from Bruce misses its intended target.
Bruce blocks a jab.
Soaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce misses with a wild body shot.
Bruce throws a body punch but Soaki moves out of range.
Soaki misses with a hook.#TD2#
Soaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bruce manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce trying to control the position.
Bruce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Bruce controlling Soaki's posture.
Soaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bruce controls Soaki momentarily but Soaki frees himself. #T3#
Soaki throwing strikes but missing.
Soaki throwing strikes from guard but Bruce blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A cross from Soaki lands.
Bruce looks to land a right hand but Soaki moved out of range.
Bruce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soaki.
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Bruce lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruce lands a nice hook to Soaki's body. Soaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruce throws out a powerful jab.
Soaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruce as he jumps to the side.
Soaki jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Bruce cracks Soaki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bruce has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Soaki to stand back up!#CUT#That has opened up Tokoni Soaki's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce takes a swing at Soaki's ribcage but misses.
Soaki throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
Soaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Jack Bruce will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bruce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bruce moves out of range of the body kick.
Soaki throws a right hand that misses
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
Soaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruce.
A punch combination from Soaki misses.
Bruce throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce counters with a nice body shot.
Soaki is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bruce just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Soaki has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Bruce!
An out of breath Jack Bruce thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tokoni Soaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Hammerhand tries to move into range but Soaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Hammerhand drops Soaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Soaki looks back up at him and smiles so Hammerhand waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Soaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerhand misses with a hook
letting Soaki counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Helm Hammerhand has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Hammerhand drops Soaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Soaki looks back up at him and smiles so Hammerhand waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Soaki is rocked!
Soaki leaves his chin hanging out and Hammerhand seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Soaki crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Helm Hammerhand!
Helm Hammerhand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tokoni Soaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Soaki connects with the punch.
Shewmaker misses with a kick to the body.
Soaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shewmaker.
Soaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Shewmaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Soaki misses.
Shewmaker throws a big counter combination but Soaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shewmaker misses with a combination #TD2#
and Soaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shewmaker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Soaki manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soaki controlling his opponent. #T1#
Soaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Soaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soaki lands a big elbow.
Shewmaker is bucking up trying to escape but Soaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2##SUB2#
Soaki is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Soaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Soaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zarandous throws a right hand that Soaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Soaki also avoids with ease.
Soaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zarandous.
And Soaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Zarandous pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zarandous just misses with a punch to the body.
Zarandous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Zarandous.
Zarandous moves out of range as Soaki strikes.
Zarandous connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Soaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zarandous cracks Soaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zarandous.
Zarandous shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soaki eats them both and turns towards Zarandous to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zarandous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Soaki.
Zarandous displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Zarandous.
Zarandous connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soaki. Soaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Zarandous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Zarandous.
Zarandous fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zarandous connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Zarandous.
Soaki with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Zeducous Zarandous has been cut.
Soaki slips under a jab from Zarandous.
We've been told by Zarandous's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zeducous Zarandous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Soaki misses.
Zarandous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soaki moves away.
Soaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soaki throws a body punch but Zarandous moves out of range.
A head kick by Zarandous misses #CL2#
and Soaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Soaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zarandous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zarandous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Zarandous breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Soaki slips a jab and a cross from Zarandous.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zarandous.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarandous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zarandous throws a body punch but Soaki moves out of range.
Soaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zarandous.
Zarandous scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soaki in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soaki.
Soaki is looking to clinch but Zarandous is avoiding it.
Zarandous is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Zarandous finds it's way through Soaki's defenses.
Zarandous is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zarandous lands a nice shot that snaps Soaki's head back.
Zarandous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soaki.
Zarandous slips a straight right by Soaki.
Zarandous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soaki.
Zarandous is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zarandous cracks Soaki with an open hand slap.
Zarandous jabs at Soaki's body.
Zarandous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Zarandous misses with a hook. Soaki ducked under it nicely.
Soaki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Soaki dodges the punch combination from Zarandous.
Zarandous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Zarandous.
Zarandous cracks Soaki with an open hand slap.
Zarandous scores with a decent looking hook.
Zarandous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soaki takes a swing at Zarandous's ribcage but misses.
Soaki walks into a stiff left hand from Zarandous.
Zarandous bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Zarandous does no damage.
Zarandous jabs Soaki right on the nose. Soaki blinks but takes it well.
Zarandous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zarandous bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zarandous is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Soaki feints the counter takedown.
Soaki swings for the body but Zarandous moves out of range.
Zarandous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zarandous looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soaki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soaki checks a leg kick.
Soaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zarandous tries to avoid it but Soaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zarandous to the ground. Zarandous escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zeducous Zarandous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokoni Soaki.
Zarandous misses with a wild combination.
Zarandous throws a right and a left that Soaki avoids nicely.
Soaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zarandous with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Zarandous both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Soaki.
Soaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zarandous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soaki.
Zeducous Zarandous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soaki throws a lazy right hand but Zarandous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeducous Zarandous 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#
A shot to the liver by Zarandous. Beautiful body shot.
Zarandous misses with a hook.
Soaki misses with an uppercut.
Zarandous misses with a looping right.
Zarandous misses with a hook #TD2#
and Soaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zarandous's guard.
Zarandous on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zarandous tries to get out of the position.
Soaki lands a couple of digs.
Zarandous is trying to hold Soaki in close to prevent damage but Soaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Zarandous wants to control but Soaki is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zarandous tries to kick Soaki off in order to stand up. Soaki Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Soaki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zarandous tries to control but Soaki manages to take his back.#T1#
Zarandous trying to control the hands but Soaki won't let him.
Soaki is punishing Zarandous with some ground and pound.
Zarandous trying to control the hands but Soaki breaks the grip.
Zarandous tries to escape the position.
Soaki lands a shot to the head.
Soaki is not going to allow Zarandous to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Soaki throwing damaging strikes from the back! Zarandous could be in trouble here! #CUT2#Zeducous Zarandous's cut is getting worse.
Soaki lands punches and elbows. #CUT2#Zeducous Zarandous's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 88-
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Soaki gets caught napping as Vegas dives in and scores a takedown. Soaki manages to retain guard.
Vegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soaki managing to control the position.
Vegas throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Soaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vegas lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki is pulling down on Vegas's head to control his posture.
Soaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Soaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soaki keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soaki holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Soaki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vegas has his hands clasped together but Soaki extends and breaks Vegas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Soaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki!
A victorious Tokoni Soaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bruce swings for the body but Soaki moves out of range.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruce.
Soaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soaki is looking to counter punch.
Bruce fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Bruce avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Soaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Bruce lands with a nice body punch.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Bruce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soaki doesn't seem phased though.
Bruce is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Bruce drops Soaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Soaki looks back up at him and smiles so Bruce waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Soaki is rocked!#T2#
Bruce drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Soaki's head, knocking him out cold! Bruce is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jack Bruce thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tokoni Soaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Soaki throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Soaki misses the target. #TD2#
Soaki scores with a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soaki postures up.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Soaki prevents Ribeiro from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soaki is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Soaki 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#
Soaki stands up over Ribeiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soaki won't allow Ribeiro to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soaki won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Soaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Soaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Soaki is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soaki on the ground.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Soaki 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.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Soaki wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Soaki is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Soaki postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow.
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soaki controls the pace.
Soaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Soaki in close.
Soaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki is working Ribeiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ribeiro tries to strike from the bottom.
We've been informed that Soaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Soaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!
Soaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Soaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribeiro wants to hit a sweep here but Soaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribeiro there! #SUB2#
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Soaki has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Ribeiro taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki! Tokoni Soaki retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tokoni Soaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 53
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Bruce cracks Soaki with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Bruce slips a jab from Soaki.
Soaki is looking to clinch.
Soaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruce defends well and Soaki ends up having to push Bruce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soaki throws the left hand but Bruce avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Soaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bruce napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bruce parries the strikes from Soaki easily there. Soaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bruce to escape.
You can see the frustration on Bruce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Soaki is working to tighten his grip on Bruce's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bruce has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Soaki is really squeezing tight and eventually Bruce passes out! Soaki breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tokoni Soaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 35
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Anzor takes a swing at Soaki's ribcage but misses.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Anzor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anzor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soaki wants to improve his position but Anzor is controlling well.
Anzor throwing shots but Soaki is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzor is trying to control. Soaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anzor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soaki is trying to control but can't.
Soaki gets full guard.
Anzor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Soaki has his feet on Anzor's thighs here. He's pushed Anzor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anzor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 21
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Soaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soaki controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Goostain Runkums manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Soaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goostain Runkums - the referee stops the clock and Soaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goostain Runkums. Soaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goostain Runkums loads up on a big right hand but Soaki slips the punch.
Soaki checks a leg kick.
Soaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums takes one to the chin there.
Soaki motions for Goostain Runkums to come forward. Soaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goostain Runkums misses with an uppercut. Soaki saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goostain Runkums. Soaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Soaki has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Soaki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goostain Runkums is trying to break the clinch but Soaki has him pressed against the cage.
Soaki has Goostain Runkums pressed against the cage, preventing Goostain Runkums from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goostain Runkums up against the cage.
Goostain Runkums stalling in the clinch but Soaki improves position. #T1##BC#
Goostain Runkums breaks the clinch.
Soaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Goostain Runkums throws a shot from downtown. Soaki moves away and avoids it.
Goostain Runkums pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Soaki has closed the distance and engaged Goostain Runkums in a clinch.
Soaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums stalling in the clinch.
Goostain Runkums wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soaki has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Soaki has clasped his hands together around Goostain Runkums's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Goostain Runkums tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Soaki looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soaki controlling the position well here. Goostain Runkums rolled but Soaki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
I really don't envy Goostain Runkums right now. #SUB2#
Soaki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goostain Runkums has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Goostain Runkums tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soaki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Goostain Runkums rolls, trying to escape but Soaki keeps control of the position.
Soaki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Goostain Runkums's body.
It looks like Soaki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3##SUB2#
Soaki has the hooks in. Goostain Runkums is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Soaki passes his arm under Goostain Runkums's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Goostain Runkums taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tokoni Soaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Tokoni Soaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 15
Date: Feb 20, 2023

#R1#
Vogel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki wants to clinch up but Vogel keeps it at a distance.
Vogel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soaki slips under a jab from Vogel.
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Vogel circles away.
Vogel lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vogel.
Soaki wants to clinch up but Vogel keeps it at a distance.
Soaki moves out of range as Vogel strikes.
Soaki darts in looking for a takedown but Vogel gets double underhooks and turns Soaki into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vogel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soaki prevents Vogel from breaking the clinch.
Vogel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vogel tries to break free but Soaki pushes him back against the cage.
Vogel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Soaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Soaki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vogel is looking to get back to is feet but Soaki passes into side control. #SUB#
Soaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vogel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vogel tries to control but Soaki manages to take his back.#SUB#
Soaki is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Vogel taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Soaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KIFC 7
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Soaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soaki tries for a takedown but Pappalardi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Pappalardi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soaki.
Soaki wants to clinch but Pappalardi slips to the side
and Pappalardi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Pappalardi finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Felix Pappalardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokoni Soaki.
Soaki walks into a left hand.
Pappalardi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Soaki is looking to clinch but Pappalardi is avoiding it.
Pappalardi throwing a counter right hand but Soaki manages to avoid it.
Pappalardi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pappalardi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Soaki tries for a takedown but Pappalardi circles away easily#KD#
and Pappalardi counters with a nice right hand that sends Soaki toppling to the canvas! Soaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pappalardi finish him?!#ROC#Soaki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappalardi scores with a body shot.
Soaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardi finish him?
Soaki looks winded!#T1#
Soaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Felix Pappalardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappalardi lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Pappalardi!
Felix Pappalardi is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Felix Pappalardi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tokoni Soaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsor Island Clothing Lite (7108) And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: KIFC 3
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Soaki throws a leg kick
and Shewmaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Soaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soaki staying out of range there.
Soaki feints the counter takedown.
Soaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shewmaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soaki feints the counter takedown.
Soaki fails with the takedown.
Shewmaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soaki moves to clinch but Shewmaker breaks away
and Shewmaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shewmaker throws a nice looking combination but Soaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Soaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker throws a looping overhand right but Soaki ducks down to avoid it.
Shewmaker throws a hook but Soaki avoids it easily.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Shewmaker misses.
Soaki moves to clinch but Shewmaker breaks away
and Shewmaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Shewmaker circles away.
Shewmaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shewmaker with a hook.
Shewmaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shewmaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Soaki.
Shewmaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soaki swings widly with a right hand
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shewmaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Shewmaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shewmaker misses with a wild combination.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shewmaker.
Soaki throws the left hand but Shewmaker avoids the punch easily.
Soaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soaki dodges the punch combination from Shewmaker.
Soaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A big left from Shewmaker misses.
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Shewmaker circles away. #TD2#
Soaki looking to score a takedown here. Shewmaker is defending well but Soaki drives through and ends up in Shewmaker's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shewmaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soaki controls the pace.
Soaki pushing down on Shewmaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shewmaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shewmaker tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Soaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shewmaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soaki trying to pass the guard but Shewmaker defending well. #SUB2#
Shewmaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Soaki. #T3##SUB2#
Soaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shewmaker is looking to improve his position.
Shewmaker trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Soaki is controlling the pace.
Shewmaker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soaki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soaki quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Soaki but it's paid off an Shewmaker is forced to tap! Nice work by Soaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki!
An out of breath Tokoni Soaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 1 The Beginning
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Soaki darts in looking for a takedown but Shewmaker gets double underhooks and turns Soaki into the cage.
Shewmaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soaki wants to clinch
enabling Shewmaker to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Shewmaker throws an overhand right that lands on Soaki's shoulder, as Soaki tries to avoid the shot.
Soaki ducks right into an uppercut from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shewmaker throwing a counter right hand but Soaki manages to avoid it.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Shewmaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soaki doesn't seem phased though.
Soaki defending well as Shewmaker loads up on a big left hand.
Soaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shewmaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shewmaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shewmaker throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Soaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soaki wants to clinch
and Shewmaker counters with a straight right hand.
Shewmaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soaki shoots in for a takedown but Shewmaker shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Soaki tries to clinch but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Shewmaker keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Shewmaker lands a big right hand that sends Soaki crashing to the mat! Shewmaker stays standing though and waves Soaki back to his feet!#ROC#Soaki is rocked!
Shewmaker lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Soaki is looking to close the distance but Shewmaker sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Soaki crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Soaki is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Henry Shewmaker!
Tokoni Soaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent, they were the better fighter today. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

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