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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Royal Fighting Championship 2
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Etchecopar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Etchecopar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Etchecopar clinches up with Finger and pushes him back against the cage.
Etchecopar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fingers head.
Etchecopar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finger backwards.
Finger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Etchecopar has him pressed against the cage.
Etchecopar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finger up against the cage.
Etchecopar pushes Finger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Etchecopar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Etchecopar digs a right hand into Finger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finger's gas tank.
Etchecopar keeps control of Finger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Etchecopar working Finger over with knees to the body.
Finger is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Etchecopar.
Etchecopar lands a good knee to the midsection. Finger won't want to take too many of those.#T1##KD2#
Etchecopar drops Finger with a big knee straight up the middle! Finger is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Finger is rocked!
Etchecopar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Finger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Etchecopar lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Finger crumples to the floor! Etchecopar milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Baby Etchecopar!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 860 Round 4
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonu. Jr Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jr Ii misses with a looping left.
Tonu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jr Ii moves away from the strike by Tonu.
Jr Ii is looking to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch.
Jr Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonu throws out a counter right but Jr Ii avoids it with no problem.
Tonu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Tonu tries to get set, Jr Ii tries to push him back and clinch up but Tonu manages to avoid the attempt.
Tonu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonu ducks under a wild hook from Jr Ii.
Jr Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonu.
Tonu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonu slips a straight right by Jr Ii.
Tonu throws a shot from downtown. Jr Ii moves away and avoids it.
Jr Ii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jr Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jr Ii tries to clinch but Tonu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr Ii.
Jr Ii throws a looping overhand right but Tonu ducks down to avoid it.
Tonu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Tonu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tonu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonu working the ground and pound but Jr Ii is defending the strikes. #T1#
Tonu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tonu trying to control the position but Jr Ii is working away. #SUB2#
Tonu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jr Ii looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tonu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jr Ii is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tonu lets go of the hold and Jr Ii can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Tonu!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 860 Round 3
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Tonu lands a glancing blow to the side of Dropout's head.
Dropout moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dropout tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dropout somewhat.
Tonu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonu connects with a body shot that sends Dropout's belly button to the back.
Dropout throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonu.
Dropout shoots in looking for a takedown but Tonu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dropout's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dropout throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Dropout 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dropout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonu manages to avoid it.
Edward Tonu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dropout shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tonu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tourney Dropout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dropout tries for a takedown but Tonu circles away easily
and Tonu counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tonu stuffs the takedown.
Tonu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dropout on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dropout shoots and misses
and Dropout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dropout dives in and grabs Tonu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tonu pushes down on Dropout's head and hops out.
Dropout takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dropout takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonu throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dropout counters with a single leg into guard. Tonu didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tonu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dropout postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tonu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonu has his hands on Dropout's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Tonu keeping full guard, as Dropout tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tonu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonu keeping moving, preventing Dropout from controlling successfully.
Dropout controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Tonu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dropout tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonu is retaining full guard. #T3#
Dropout sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tonu's guard. #SUB2#
Tonu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dropout is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tonu looking for submissions off his back.
Tonu looks winded!
Dropout controlling the action here.
Tonu wants to control but Dropout is keeping busy.
Tonu wants to improve his position but Dropout is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dropout looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dropout is keen to just control but Tonu is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dropout controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dropout fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Tonu misses
and Dropout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dropout shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tonu as he avoids it easily.
Tonu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tonu works Dropout's body with a nice hook.
Tonu throws a nice looking combination but Dropout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonu scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Tonu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tonu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dropout gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonu.
A shot to the liver by Tonu. Beautiful body shot.
Dropout shoots in for a double leg but Tonu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dropout takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dropout takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dropout looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonu is fending him off so far but Dropout persists. Nope, Tonu circles away and we're back to standing.
Dropout takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonu lands a jab.
Tonu tries a low kick but Dropout avoids it.
Dropout was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonu works Dropout's body with a nice hook.
Tonu lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dropout scores with the left hand. Tonu knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonu misses with a low kick as Dropout jumps back.
Dropout throws a body punch but Tonu moves out of range.
Tonu is looking to chop away at Dropout's legs. #T1#
Tonu connects with the punch.
Tonu lands with a hook. Dropout tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dropout shoots in and drives through. Tonu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tourney Dropout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dropout dodges the punch combination from Tonu.
Dropout shoots in and drives through. Tonu sprawls well.
It seemed like Tonu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dropout tries to move into range but Tonu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dropout's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dropout scrambles back to his feet.
Tonu lands a nice hook to Dropout's body. Dropout takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dropout on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dropout fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Edward Tonu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dropout closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tonu circles away.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dropout.
Tonu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dropout walks into a stiff left hand from Tonu.
Dropout has a takedown stuffed.
Tonu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tonu duly obliges.
Tonu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonu cracks Dropout with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dropout under the eye.
Dropout walks into a straight right hand from Tonu.
Tonu lands with a hook. Dropout tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonu throws a series of punches but Dropout avoids them all with ease. #T3#
A punch combination from Tonu misses.
Dropout changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonu throws a leg kick but Dropout sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonu lands a jab.
Dropout takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dropout throws out the jab.
Tonu works the jab nicely.
Tonu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dropout eats them both and turns towards Tonu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dropout lands a jab to Tonu's midsection.
Tonu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dropout takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Tonu. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dropout takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonu lands with a right hand. #T4#
Dropout walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dropout fails with the takedown.
Tonu connects with a jab.
Tonu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dropout.
Dropout slips a jab and a cross from Tonu.
Dropout avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonu jabs Dropout right on the nose. Dropout blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Tonu scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Tonu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Tonu.
Dropout fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tonu sizes up Dropout with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Tonu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dropout to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tonu lands with a heel strike from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tonu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dropout gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dropout trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tonu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dropout defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Tonu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dropout gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Dropout drops back looking for a leg! Tonu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonu manages to kick Dropout off! Dropout jumps back into Tonu's guard. #SUB2#
Tonu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dropout doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dropout manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dropout stays in close to Tonu's body and controls the position. #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.#SUB2#
Dropout got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dropout has managed to get both his arms back between Tonu's legs - danger averted.
Tonu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonu, not yet.
Tonu trying to control the position.
Dropout pushing down on Tonu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tonu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dropout pulls his head out easily.
Dropout wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonu keeps working.
Dropout seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tonu wants to get back to full guard.
Tonu is refusing to be controlled, as Dropout sits in half guard.
Tonu gets back to full guard.
Dropout trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dropout drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dropout jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice straight punches there by Tonu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonu.
Dropout throws a lazy right hand but Tonu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Dropout closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tonu to the mat! Tonu manages to get full guard.
Dropout looking to pass the guard.
Dropout throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Tonu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dropout doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dropout manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tonu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dropout stacks Tonu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dropout!
Tourney Dropout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dropout wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tourney Dropout showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tonu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Edward Tonu!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Edward Tonu!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Edward Tonu!
Edward Tonu wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 860 Round 2
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Bakocevic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonu is fending him off so far but Bakocevic persists. Nope, Tonu circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakocevic throws a head kick but Tonu moves out of range.
Bakocevic connects with a body shot.
Bakocevic connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonu throws a lazy uppercut
and Bakocevic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bakocevic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tonu eats them both and turns towards Bakocevic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Tonu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bakocevic's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonu working over Bakocevic with some ground and pound. Bakocevic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bakocevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tonu.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tonu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tonu is trying to control the action in half guard but Bakocevic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bakocevic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tonu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Bakocevic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tonu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bakocevic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bakocevic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tonu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Tonu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bakocevic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tonu working the head with strikes.
Tonu working the ground and pound.
Tonu lands a nice forearm strike.
Bakocevic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Tonu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tonu wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping him busy.
Tonu lands a nice forearm strike.
Tonu working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tonu has hold of Bakocevic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bakocevic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tonu cranks the arm and Bakocevic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bakocevic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edward Tonu!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 860 Round 1
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Finger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jr Ii takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Finger lands a nice looking body shot.
Jr Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Finger is just out of range.
Jr Ii misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Jr Ii has closed the distance and engaged Finger in a clinch.
Finger is trying to break the clinch but Jr Ii is controlling him.
Jr Ii slows down the pace here.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Ii lands a right hand.
Jr Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jr Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Finger tries to stall but Jr Ii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jr Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jr Ii on the inside.
Finger tries to work over Jr Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jr Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jr Ii prevents Finger from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Finger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jr Ii lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Finger tries to stall but Jr Ii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jr Ii lands a body punch.
Finger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jr Ii is stalling here.
Jr Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jr Ii as Finger tries to tie him up.
Finger being controlled against the cage.
Jr Ii stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jr Ii.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Jr Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jr Ii has Finger pressed against the cage, preventing Finger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jr Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Finger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jr Ii's elbow.
Jr Ii effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Jr Ii.
Finger tries to work over Jr Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finger is trying to break free.
A short left from Jr Ii. #T4#
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Jr Ii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finger tries to break free but Jr Ii pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jr Ii.
A hook to the body from Jr Ii.
Jr Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jr Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finger.
Jr Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finger or not.
Jr Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fingers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Jr Ii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kile Jr Ii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jr Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Finger lands a nice looking body shot.
Jr Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Finger is just out of range.
Jr Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jr Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finger lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jr Ii blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Finger. Those never looked like landing.
Finger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jr Ii checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Ii swings for the body but Finger moves out of range.
Finger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finger throws a leg kick but Jr Ii moved away.
Finger tries to land a leg kick but Jr Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Jr Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from Jr Ii.
Jr Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jr Ii misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Finger misses with a wild combination.
Finger throws a leg kick #CL#
and Jr Ii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jr Ii is struggling to control the position.
Finger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finger struggles to land a body shot inside as Jr Ii controls his hands.
Finger takes a shot to the head.
Finger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Finger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short body shot lands from Jr Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Finger has had enough of the clinch but Jr Ii keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Finger tries to throw a body punch but Jr Ii avoids it by throwing Finger back against the cage.
Jr Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finger's efforts to push away.
Finger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jr Ii.
Finger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jr Ii's elbow.
Jr Ii presses Finger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finger missing with knees to the body.
Jr Ii scores with a shot to the side of Finger's head.
Jr Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jr Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finger is trying to break free.
Jr Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr Ii scores with a shot to the side of Finger's head. #T3#
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Jr Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jr Ii.
Jr Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finger's efforts to push away.
Jr Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jr Ii is pushing Finger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kile Jr Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jr Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Finger is rocked!
The referee calls for Jr Ii to work.
Finger is still on wobbly legs! Can Jr Ii finish him?
Finger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finger is trying to maintain a safe position but Jr Ii gets an underhook and turns Finger into the cage.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Jr Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Finger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Jr Ii.
Jr Ii dips a shoulder and cracks Finger with a mighty uppercut! Finger falls back against the cage and Jr Ii unloads with a barrage of strikes! Finger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jr Ii screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kile Jr Ii!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 860 Round 1
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Wariat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Wariat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Wariat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wariat throws a hook but Nos blocks it.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Nos moves out of range as Wariat strikes.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Nos moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nos 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.
John Wariat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nos staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wariat throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Nos moves into the clinch.
Nos blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Nos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Nos.
Nos tries to counter with a clinch but Wariat shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Wariat misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Nos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nos. #BC#
Wariat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wariat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wariat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nos moves out of range of the strikes.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nos.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wariat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
A punch combination from Wariat misses.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wariat can pounce on him.
#T2#
Nos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wariat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wariat takes a swing at Nos's ribcage but misses.
Nos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wariat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wariat.
That kick from Wariat tenderised Nos's leg. Nos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Wariat misses.
Nice body kick there by Wariat.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Nos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wariat throws a leg kick but Nos moved away.
Nos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat is breathing heavily.
Nos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wariat.#T3#
Wariat throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Nos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wariat misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Nos moves into the clinch.
Wariat is looking to control Nos's arms but Nos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wariat has his back to the cage. #BC#
Wariat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nos moves out of range as Wariat strikes.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Wariat misses with a wild combination.
Wariat just misses with a punch to the body.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Wariat misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Nos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4##BC2#
Nos breaks the clinch.
Wariat tries to land a leg kick but Nos saw it coming and moves away.
Wariat misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Wariat misses its intended target.
Wariat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nos staying out of range there.
Nos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wariat.
A low kick from Wariat misses #CL2#
and Nos moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wariat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wariat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wariat just misses with a punch to the body.
Wariat tries to bum rush Nos with a series of wild strikes but Nos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wariat is looking to land body kicks.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wariat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wariat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nos is out of range.
Wariat throws out a loose jab but Nos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wariat throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Nos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Nos breaks from the clinch.
John Wariat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nos ducks under a wild hook from Wariat.#T1#
Nos checks the leg kick.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wariat feints and then cracks Nos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nos down.
Wariat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Nos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nos. #BC2#
Nos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Nos.
Nos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Wariat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nos checks it well.
Wariat throws a series of punches but Nos avoids them all with ease.
Wariat throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Wariat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wariat throws a jab when Nos was well out of range.#T2#
Wariat throws a body punch but Nos moves out of range.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos blocks a leg kick.
Wariat misses with a hook. Nos ducked under it nicely.
Wariat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nos manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Wariat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wariat misses with a hook. Nos ducked under it nicely.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos moves away from the strike by Wariat.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat misses with a wild body shot.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Nos slips a jab and a cross from Wariat.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Wariat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nos can do to turn this around?#T3#
Wariat misses with a wild combination.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat tries to land a leg kick but Nos saw it coming and moves away.
Wariat misses with a series of wild punches.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat throws the left hand but Nos avoids the punch easily.
John Wariat is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wariat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Wariat throws a leg kick but Nos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wariat throws a big shot that misses.
Wariat throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Nos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
A jab from Wariat misses.
Nos tries to counter with a clinch but Wariat shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wariat misses the target.
Wariat throws a leg kick but Nos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
A low kick from Wariat misses #CL2#
and Nos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wariat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wariat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wariat.
Wariat looks to score with a jab to the body but Nos is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wariat is looking to chop away at Nos's legs.
Wariat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Nos moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wariat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nos moves out of range of the leg kick from Wariat.
Wariat misses with a looping right.
Wariat misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Nos counters by clinching up. #BC#
Wariat manages to break the clinch.
Wariat cracks the inside of Nos's front leg.
Nos walks into a left hand.
Wariat throws a series of punches but Nos avoids them all with ease.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Nos defending well as Wariat loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wariat loads up on a big right hand but Nos slips the punch.
Nos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wariat throws a right hand that Nos ducks under and follows up with a left that Nos also avoids with ease.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Wariat takes a swing at Nos's ribcage but misses.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Wariat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Nos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wariat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wariat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wariat.
Wariat looks to land a right hand but Nos moved out of range.
Wariat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wariat.
Nos ducks under a wild hook from Wariat.#T2#
Wariat misses the shot to the body.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Wariat misses its intended target.
Wariat misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Nos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nos moves out of range of the body kick.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Nos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wariat misses the shot to the body.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wariat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wariat throws a body punch but Nos moves out of range.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.#T3#
Nos moves away from the strike by Wariat.
A low kick from Wariat misses #CL2#
and Nos counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wariat loads up on a big right hand but Nos slips the punch.
Wariat falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Nos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tim Nos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Nos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wariat misses the shot to the body.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Nos checks the leg kick.
Nos 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.#T4#
Wariat just misses with a punch to the body.
Wariat loads up on a big right hand but Nos slips the punch.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wariat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nos is able to avoid easily.
Nos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wariat.
Nos checks a leg kick.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wariat misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Nos moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wariat throws a low kick but Nos avoids it.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Tim Nos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Wariat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wariat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wariat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wariat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for John Wariat!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for John Wariat!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for John Wariat!
John Wariat wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 860 Round 1
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#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.
Tonu throws an overhand right that lands on Solo's shoulder, as Solo tries to avoid the shot.
Tonu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solo.
Tonu looks to land a right hand but Solo moved out of range.
Tonu misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo slips under a jab.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonu throws a big shot that misses.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Tonu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Solo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Solo manages to break the clinch.
Tonu swings for the body but Solo moves out of range.
Solo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
Tonu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonu.#T2#
Tonu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo wants to counter with a clinch but Tonu pushes him away.
Tonu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Tonu misses.
Solo wants to counter with a clinch but Tonu pushes him away.
Solo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonu.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
Tonu loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.#T3#
Tonu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo wants to counter with a clinch but Tonu pushes him away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Solo defending well as Tonu loads up on a big left hand.
Tonu throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonu. Solo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonu throws a chopping leg kick but Solo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonu misses with a hook.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Solo ducks under a wild hook from Tonu.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonu looks to land a right hand but Solo moved out of range.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Solo staying out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu tries to land a front kick but Solo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Tonu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tonu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solo.
Solo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
Tonu misses with a straight left.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Solo.
Derek Solo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solo wants to counter with a clinch but Tonu pushes him away.
Edward Tonu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Tonu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Solo dodges the punch combination from Tonu.
Tonu throws a hook but Solo avoids it easily.
Tonu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solo.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.
Tonu throws a shot from downtown. Solo moves away and avoids it.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
A punch combination from Tonu misses.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonu throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Tonu misses.
Solo defending well as Tonu loads up on a big left hand.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonu loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.
Tonu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Solo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonu.
Tonu misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Solo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Solo. #BC2#
Solo manages to break the clinch.
Tonu is looking to score with low kicks.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
A jab from Tonu misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tonu throws a big shot that misses.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
Tonu wants to slow Solo down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonu sets himself, and Solo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonu avoids it this time.
Solo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.
Solo slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Tonu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Tonu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonu fails to land with a series of punches.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solo avoids the body shot from Tonu.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonu misses the target.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Solo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tonu breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Tonu misses with an uppercut.
Tonu sets himself, and Solo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonu avoids it this time.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonu.
Tonu sets himself, and Solo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonu avoids it this time.
Solo slips a jab and a cross from Tonu.
A jab from Tonu misses.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.
Tonu throws an overhand right that lands on Solo's shoulder, as Solo tries to avoid the shot.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.
Tonu misses with a straight right.
Tonu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Tonu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
Solo slips under a jab.
Tonu sets himself, and Solo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonu avoids it this time.
Tonu misses with an uppercut. Solo saw that one coming.
Tonu takes a swing at Solo's ribcage but misses.
Tonu swinging wildly here.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Tonu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solo staying out of range there.
Solo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonu looks to score with a jab to the body but Solo is just out of range.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
Tonu throws the kick towards the body but Solo avoids it.
Edward Tonu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solo slips a jab from Tonu.
Tonu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonu.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonu missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solo can do to turn this around?
Solo defending well as Tonu loads up on a big left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
Derek Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonu throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Solo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Tonu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Edward Tonu!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Edward Tonu!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Edward Tonu!
Edward Tonu wins by unanimous decision!
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