Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 17: Last Kiss
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Tonu dives in and scores a takedown into Backlund's guard.#SUB#
Backlund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Backlund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Backlund wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Backlund has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tonu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Backlund.
Tonu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Backlund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonu is looking to take a break and control but Backlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tonu grinds an elbow into Backlund's temple.
Tonu laying and praying for a moment but Backlund takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tonu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Backlund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tonu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Backlund!
Backlund prevents Tonu from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonu content just to control the position here.
Backlund is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Tonu with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Backlund sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Backlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonu's back!
Tonu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Backlund is staying active.#SUB#
Backlund working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tonu trying to control the action but Backlund just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Backlund working for a choke but Tonu is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Backlund is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tonu is defending well though. Backlund let's go of the attempt for now.
Tonu wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Backlund working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tonu trying to control the action but Backlund just sinks the hooks in.
Backlund keeps control of the position as Tonu tries to break free.
Tonu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Backlund off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Tonu is trying to roll into a better position but Backlund has get a rear naked choke and Tonu is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Backlund!
In his post fight interview, Bob Backlund started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Grunge 13: Soaked in Bleach
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Tonu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liguy to the mat! Liguy manages to get full guard.
Tonu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonu is looking to pass into half guard but Liguy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Liguy is in guard.#REVB#
Tonu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tonu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liguy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonu has wrist control.
Tonu wants to stand and escape but Liguy is having none of it.
Tonu looking to control.
Liguy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Liguy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Liguy cracks Tonu with a solid left hand.
Liguy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu is pulling down on Liguy's head. It's preventing any offense from Liguy, at least for the moment.
Liguy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Tonu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liguy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Tonu trying to keep a closed guard but Liguy is proving a slippery customer.
Tonu has momentary wrist control but Liguy slips an elbow through the middle.
Tonu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liguy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Liguy is fighting to break Tonu's control of his arms but Tonu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonu wants to sweep here but Liguy controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tonu looking for a guillotine here but Liguy defends easily.
Tonu 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liguy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liguy wants to control from the top but Tonu keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tonu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liguy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tonu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonu is looking to pass into half guard but Liguy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Liguy is in guard.#REVB##T3#
Tonu wants to sweep here but Liguy controlling him for the moment.
Tonu wants to stand up but Liguy is controlling him.
Tonu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tonu wants to sweep here but Liguy controlling him for the moment.
Liguy landing some decent shots from guard.
Tonu is trying to control the position but Liguy postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liguy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tonu has momentary wrist control but Liguy slips an elbow through the middle.
Tonu is trying to keep Liguy in close.
Liguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liguy scoring with some ground and pound.
Liguy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonu has wrist control.
Liguy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Liguy lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonu holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liguy postures up and lands a big shot to Tonu's brow.
Tonu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tonu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liguy stands up over Tonu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Tonu is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Liguy dominated that round.
That's time! Tonu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Liguy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Liguy trying to control the position but Tonu is working away.
Tonu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Liguy's best efforts.
Tonu is positioning himself well to prevent Liguy advancing to mount.
Tonu wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Tonu is trying to maintain the position but Liguy is very close to passing his half guard.
Liguy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu wants to control but Liguy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Liguy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Liguy is trying to work for a kimura but Tonu is defending well.
Tonu is controlling Liguy's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Tonu wants to control but Liguy is keeping busy.
Liguy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Liguy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tonu tries to get to full guard but Liguy has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Liguy.
Tonu tries to roll over but Liguy keeps him under control.
Liguy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonu trying to control but Liguy postures up.
Tonu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tonu gets back to full guard.
Tonu has control of Liguy's left arm, preventing Liguy from doing any damage.
Liguy stands up out of Tonu's guard for a moment - Tonu manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB#
Tonu has his foot on Liguy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liguy works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Tonu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tonu controlling the position.
Liguy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Liguy distracts Tonu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liguy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liguy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonu's head.
Oh Tonu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liguy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tonu seems to have got his legs back now.
Oleg Liguy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonu looking to control.
Liguy throws a big elbow that misses.
Liguy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Liguy lands a couple of elbows.
Liguy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tonu controlling the position.
Tonu wants to hit a sweep here but Liguy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tonu there!
Tonu is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Tonu regains half guard.
Tonu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tonu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tonu keeping hold of Liguy's head, controlling as best he can.
Liguy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liguy cracks Tonu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu gets back to half guard.
Tonu gets full guard.
Liguy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Liguy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tonu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Liguy dives in and scores a takedown into Tonu's guard.
Tonu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Liguy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tonu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Liguy has Tonu in his guard.#REVR#
Tonu forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu is trying to control the action in half guard but Liguy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Liguy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Liguy trying to hold on to Tonu's head to control him but Tonu postures up. #T1#
Tonu wants to control but Liguy is keeping him busy.
Tonu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Liguy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tonu prevents Liguy from standing back up.
Tonu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liguy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tonu is pressing down on Liguy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liguy is holding on for now.
Tonu wants to control but Liguy is keeping him busy.
Tonu trying to mount his opponent but Liguy defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tonu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liguy keeps working.
Tonu wants to free his trapped foot but Liguy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonu trying to control the action but Liguy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Liguy.
Tonu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Liguy.
Tonu is looking to reverse the position.
Liguy working away.
Liguy throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Tonu wants to control but Liguy postures up.
Tonu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tonu moves into full guard.
Liguy won't allow Tonu to sweep him here.
Liguy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Tonu looking for a guillotine here but Liguy defends easily.
Liguy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tonu's head.
Liguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tonu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Liguy landing some decent shots from guard.
Liguy scoring with some ground and pound.
Liguy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Liguy with a nice head shot there.
Liguy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonu has wrist control.
Liguy trying to control but Tonu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Liguy.
Edward Tonu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Liguy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tonu being controlled for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Liguy!

Event: Grunge 7: Temple of the Dog
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Tonu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tregubs, pushing him back against the cage.
Tonu blocks an elbow strike from Tregubs. #TD2#
Tregubs pulls guard effortlessly.
Tonu forces his way into half guard.
Tonu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonu trying to control the pace.
Tonu wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tonu is trying for a kimura here. Tregubs looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tonu wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Tonu!

Event: Grunge 2: Blackhole Sun
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Tonu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liguy was covering up waiting for the punch and Tonu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonu looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Liguy is working an open guard so Tonu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Tonu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liguy is trying to defend but Tonu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tonu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tonu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liguy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liguy is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tonu trying to mount his opponent but Liguy defends it.
Tonu content to control rather than advance.
Tonu is looking to advance position but Liguy won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tonu is looking for a kimura but Liguy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonu to get the leverage.
Tonu throwing shots but Liguy is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Tonu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tonu is looking to advance position but Liguy won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tonu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liguy keeps working.
Liguy is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tonu seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liguy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liguy throws a hook to the side of Tonu's head but Tonu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Liguy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tonu is pulling down on Liguy's head. It's preventing any offense from Liguy, at least for the moment.
Tonu is trying to keep Liguy in close. #T3#
Liguy works over Tonu with some ground and pound from guard.
Tonu wants to sweep here but Liguy controlling him for the moment.
Liguy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liguy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liguy throwing strikes from guard but Tonu blocks nicely.
Liguy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tonu pulls Liguy in close to his closed guard and prevents Liguy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonu looking to control but Liguy passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Liguy stops Tonu from getting back to his feet.
Liguy 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.
Liguy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liguy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liguy is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonu taking some punishment here, with Liguy in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Tonu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Tonu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Tonu gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Liguy throws Tonu to one side and escapes!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Liguy enables Tonu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Liguy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tonu wants to pass the guard but Liguy is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liguy is pulling down on Tonu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tonu, at least for the moment.
Tonu wants to control from the top but Liguy keeps moving.
Tonu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liguy's guard.
Tonu is looking to take a break and control but Liguy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Liguy is looking for a sweep. Tonu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Liguy is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonu.
Tonu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tonu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tonu trying to control the position from guard on top but Liguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonu preventing the sweep.
Tonu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liguy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonu controls the pace.
Liguy keeping moving, preventing Tonu from controlling successfully.
Tonu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Liguy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Tonu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tonu working a defensive guard here.
Tonu working a defensive guard but Liguy manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Liguy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tonu some visible discomfort.
Oleg Liguy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonu can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Liguy looks up at the clock and then as Tonu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Liguy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Liguy cracks Tonu with a big elbow.
Liguy misses with the ground and pound.
Liguy is working Tonu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Liguy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Liguy advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Tonu tries to hold on but Liguy pushes him away.
Tonu can't escape the position.
Tonu holds on for dear life, controlling Liguy's posture momentarily.
Tonu tries to hold on but Liguy pushes him away.
Liguy trying to control but Tonu is having none of it.
Tonu regains half guard.
Tonu wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Tonu taking some punishment here, with Liguy in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Liguy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Liguy tries to sprawl but Tonu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tonu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Liguy.
Tonu trying to control the action but Liguy is working from the bottom.
Tonu content to control rather than advance.
Liguy is not content to let Tonu control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tonu is looking for a kimura but Liguy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonu to get the leverage. #T1#
Tonu wants to free his trapped foot but Liguy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Tonu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Liguy's guard.
Liguy wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonu looking to pass the guard.
Tonu trying to control but Liguy is working from the bottom.
Tonu is looking to advance position but Liguy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tonu is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Tonu is bucking up trying to escape but Liguy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Liguy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tonu looks a forlorn figure.
Liguy punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Liguy is working for a guillotine from mount but Tonu frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liguy prevents Tonu from getting the reversal.
Liguy with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Tonu is rocked!
Liguy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tonu is still in real trouble! Can Liguy finish him?
A big strike lands for Liguy! That's really hurt Tonu and he's turned his back - Liguy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Liguy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Liguy!

Event: BCS 13
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Tonu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonu controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tonu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tonu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tonu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tonu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Tonu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Tonu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tonu stacks Gracie 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 Tonu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonu trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonu manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Tonu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gracie 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. #SUB2#
Tonu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tonu wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tonu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonu, not yet.
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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tonu looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily. #SUB2#
Tonu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tonu is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tonu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BCS 10
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
Tonu keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Tonu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Lahey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tonu shoots and misses
and Lahey counters with a left and a right that stings Tonu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lahey swivels and escapes.
Edward Tonu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lahey is fending him off so far but Tonu persists. Nope, Lahey circles away and we're back to standing.
Trevor Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Tonu.#TD2#
Tonu 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.#ES#
Lahey pushes Tonu off and gets back to his feet.
Tonu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lahey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonu shoots in for a takedown but Lahey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Tonu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lahey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lahey wants to stand up but Tonu is controlling him. #T1#
Tonu controlling from the top position.
Tonu throws a big right hand that misses.
Lahey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tonu. #SU2#
Tonu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lahey, up you get!
Lahey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lahey takes the fight into the clinch.
Lahey is pressed up against the cage. Tonu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lahey down to the mat. Lahey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tonu fails to land the takedown.#T2##TD2#
Tonu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tonu lands in his opponent's guard.
Tonu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lahey's head.
Tonu working some strikes from top position.
Tonu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tonu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lahey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tonu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tonu stops Lahey from standing up.
Tonu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lahey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lahey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonu controls the pace.#T3#
Tonu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tonu 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.
Lahey wants to get back to his feet but Tonu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lahey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lahey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonu.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tonu closes the distance and clinches up with Lahey, looking for a takedown. Tonu pushes Lahey against the cage but Lahey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tonu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lahey defends well and Tonu ends up having to push Lahey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Tonu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lahey has a couple of punches blocked by Tonu.
Still in the clinch, Lahey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonu goes for a takedown attempt but Lahey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tonu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lahey sprawls well. Lahey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonu gets slowly back to his feet.
Tonu keeps the fight on the outside.
Lahey wants to clinch.#TD2#
Tonu 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Trevor Lahey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lahey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tonu fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Tonu gets the takedown into side control.
Tonu working the ground and pound from side control.
Tonu controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Tonu has an Americana. Lahey didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tonu is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tonu hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edward Tonu!

Event: BCS 7
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tonu as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Tonu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Tonu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonu drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tonu is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonu pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonu pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonu pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Tonu drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Tonu working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie has hold of Tonu's hands but Tonu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie is pressing down on Tonu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tonu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tonu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Tonu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonu works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tonu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tonu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tonu is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tonu is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tonu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliz Gracie!
After the fight, Eliz Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: FNF Summer Madness II
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Tonu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monlova manages to avoid it.
Monlova moves in looking to clinch but Tonu pushes him off.
Tonu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Monlova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monlova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonu throws a front kick aimed at Monlova's knee but Monlova avoids it well.
Monlova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tonu instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Monlova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monlova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonu's sensitive parts.
Monlova checks a leg kick nicely.
Monlova looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Monlova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Tonu has Monlova up against the cage in a clinch.
Tonu is looking to break free of the clinch but Monlova has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Monlova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Tonu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonu connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonu backing away here, and Monlova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monlova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monlova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tonu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Tonu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monlova.
Monlova scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Tonu moves into the clinch.
Monlova connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tonu's face.
Monlova goes for a takedown attempt but Tonu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tonu throws a lazy head kick
and Monlova counters with a thumping low kick.
Monlova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Monlova checks a low kick from Tonu.
Monlova is looking for the big counter here.
Monlova keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonu fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Tonu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monlova trying to control the position but instead, Tonu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monlova into the cage.
Tonu is trying to break the clinch but Monlova has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tonu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tonu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monlova has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Tonu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tonu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monlova jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tonu walks away with a smile on his face. Monlova gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edward Tonu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamiah Monlova.
Monlova checks a low kick from Tonu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Tonu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tonu drops an elbow to the side of Monlova's head.
Tonu is nestled in close to Monlova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tonu content to control rather than advance.
Tonu prevents Monlova from improving his position.#T3#
Tonu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tonu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonu lands a nice short elbow.
Tonu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tonu connects with a nice short shot to Monlova's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Monlova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonu prevents Monlova from improving his position.
Tonu wants to free his trapped foot but Monlova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB#
Tonu seems to be looking for submissions.
Tonu lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been informed that Monlova has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Monlova trying to control but Tonu postures up.
Tonu lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Tonu seems to be working for a kimura but Monlova defends the submission attempt.
Tonu slips a nice elbow through Monlova's hands, connecting with Monlova's forehead.
Ground and pound from Tonu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monlova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tonu scores with a couple of nice shots.
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##CL#
Monlova tries to keep at a distance but Tonu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tonu wants to break free but Monlova has control.
Tonu is trying to break free.#BC2#
Monlova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Monlova tries to keep at a distance but Tonu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Monlova landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tonu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monlova can do to turn this around?
Tonu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monlova is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Monlova pulls Tonu into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monlova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonu chips away with some ground and pound.
Tonu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Tonu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tonu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tonu postures up and lands a big shot to Monlova's brow.
Tonu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Monlova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Monlova looking for a guillotine here but Tonu defends easily.
Tonu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Tonu passes Monlova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tonu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tonu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Monlova is looking to improve his position.
Tonu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonu working Monlova over with strikes.
Tonu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonu in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Tonu there.
Tonu working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonu lands a nice short elbow.
Monlova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tonu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tonu trying to control the pace.
Tonu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonu lands a nice short elbow.
Tonu controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tonu connects with a nice short shot to Monlova's temple. #T4##SUB#
Tonu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monlova is just riding it out for now. Tonu eventually gives up the hold.
Tonu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Monlova trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monlova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tonu prevents Monlova from standing back up.
Tonu controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Tonu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monlova checks it well. #TD#
Monlova tries to sprawl but Tonu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tonu winds up and cracks Monlova with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Tonu is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Monlova still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Monlova has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Monlova is looking to take a break and control but Tonu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tonu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monlova pulls his head out easily.
Tonu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monlova on the ground.
Tonu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Monlova is pressing down on Tonu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonu is holding on for now.
Tonu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monlova.
Tonu is looking for a sweep. Monlova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tonu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tonu looking for submissions off his back.
Monlova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonu keeps working.
Tonu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tonu.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tonu tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Tonu has his foot on Monlova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monlova works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonu keeping moving, preventing Monlova from controlling successfully.
Monlova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonu holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Tonu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monlova prevents Tonu from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Tonu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tonu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monlova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monlova moves out of range of the body kick from Tonu.
Monlova is looking to clinch. #TD#
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!
Tonu cracks Monlova with a big elbow.
Monlova manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonu's best efforts.
Tonu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tonu connects with a nice short shot to Monlova's temple. #SUB2#
Monlova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monlova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Tonu trying to control the pace.
Tonu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jamiah Monlova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monlova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tonu working Monlova over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monlova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tonu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Tonu!

Event: Sacrament II
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Tonu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Tonu does no damage. #CL#
Herzog Hearn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Herzog Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Herzog Hearn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Edward Tonu has been cut.
Herzog Hearn lands an elbow inside.
Tonu is trying to break the clinch but Herzog Hearn has him pressed against the cage.
Tonu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herzog Hearn lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tonu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herzog Hearn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tonu walks away with a smile on his face. Herzog Hearn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Herzog Hearn lands a left and a right that send Tonu crashing to the mat, dazed. Herzog Hearn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Tonu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Herzog Hearn checks a leg kick.
Tonu is still on wobbly legs! Can Herzog Hearn finish him?#CL#
Herzog Hearn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herzog Hearn goes for a takedown attempt but Tonu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haley Herzog Hearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonu throws a lazy right hand but Herzog Hearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herzog Hearn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Herzog Hearn lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Tonu head around and knocks him out cold! Herzog Hearn hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haley Herzog Hearn!
Haley Herzog Hearn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JBL 1st Anniversary
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Tonu lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonu. #CL2#
Tonu tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson 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.
Tonu is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tonu can't break the clinch.
Tonu is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Tonu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tonu manages to end up in side control.
Tonu grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple. #T1#
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tonu connects with a decent elbow.
Tonu is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tonu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tonu slows the pace down.
Tonu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tonu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tonu cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tonu throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson regains half guard.
Tonu 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.#T2#
Johnson gets full guard.
Tonu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tonu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonu throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Tonu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Tonu's legs - danger averted.
Johnson distracts Tonu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tonu looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Tonu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB#
Tonu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Tonu wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tonu is looking to escape.
Tonu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tonu tries to get out of the position.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tonu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson wants to control but Tonu is keeping him busy. #T4#
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tonu tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Tonu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonu keeps working.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tonu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tonu is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edward Tonu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tonu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Tonu throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Tonu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Tonu gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson prevents Tonu from breaking the clinch.
Tonu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edward Tonu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Johnson.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tonu is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tonu breaks from the clinch.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson checks a low kick from Tonu.#T1#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Tonu. #CL#
Tonu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Tonu manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tonu swivels and escapes.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tonu's waist but Tonu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Tonu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Tonu throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonu circles away quickly and effectively.
Edward Tonu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonu throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Tonu misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Tonu.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Tonu.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tonu avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tonu tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tonu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Tonu swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonu throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Tonu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Tonu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tonu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tonu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonu wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonu.
Tonu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tonu connects with a body shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tonu throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Tonu misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Tonu moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Tonu has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Tonu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tonu is trying to break free.
Johnson is trying to drag Tonu to the mat but Tonu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tonu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson prevents Tonu from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Tonu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Johnson is trying to trip Tonu. He has hold of a leg but Tonu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tonu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is working Tonu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tonu's guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mike Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonu is looking to escape.
Johnson working Tonu over with strikes.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson working over Tonu with some ground and pound. Tonu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tonu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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##CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch. #BC#
Tonu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tonu throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Tonu only half commits.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tonu, which made it look bad.
Tonu scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Tonu has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Tonu is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Tonu manages to get underhooks.
Edward Tonu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Johnson.#T1#
Tonu working hard to break the clinch.
Tonu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tonu working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tonu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tonu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tonu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Tonu working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily. #SUB#
Tonu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Tonu is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Johnson trying to control but Tonu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tonu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Tonu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Tonu wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Tonu is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Tonu has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#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.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Tonu's brow. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to control but Tonu is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tonu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mike Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Tonu!

Event: Unstoppable Force II
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Covert lands a slapping body shot.
Tonu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Covert stalks Tonu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tonu's face. Tonu staggers backwards, shaken.
Tonu moves to clinch but Covert breaks away
and Covert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Covert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Covert counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonu throws a head kick but Covert moves out of range.
Tonu throws a poor cross that misses
and Covert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonu throws a sloppy body shot
and Covert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonu thows a leg kick but Covert checks it
and Covert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Covert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonu momentarily. #ROC#
Tonu is rocked!
and Covert counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tonu! He's just covering up as Covert starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Covert!

Event: Apocalypse
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Javier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonu on the side of the head.
Tonu throws a right and a left that Javier avoids nicely.
Javier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Javier lands a big right hand that sends Tonu crashing to the mat! Javier stays standing though and waves Tonu back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tonu is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Edward Tonu has been cut.
Javier delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Javier dodges the punch combination from Tonu.
Tonu closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Javier counters with a nice right hand that sends Tonu toppling to the canvas! Tonu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Javier finish him?!
Oh Tonu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Javier uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tonu tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Javier is absolutely delighted - when Tonu wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francisco Javier!

Event: Initiation V
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
The Kid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Kid. #SUB#
The Kid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Kid lands a nice forearm strike.
Tonu is looking for a sweep.
The Kid working away.
Tonu is looking to regain half guard here but The Kid keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonu is trying to control The Kid's posture but The Kid avoids it.
The Kid wants to control but Tonu is keeping him busy.
Tonu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
The Kid working away.
Tonu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Kid presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The Kid working the ground and pound effectively.
The Kid wants to control the pace but Tonu is squirming around nicely.
Tonu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonu tries to get to full guard but The Kid has control of the leg.
Tonu is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Tonu keeping hold of The Kid's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tonu wants to control but The Kid is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tonu is looking for a sweep. The Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Kid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tonu!
Tonu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
The Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Tonu actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The Kid content to control rather than advance.
The Kid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tonu is looking to improve his position.
Tonu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tonu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tonu with the active half guard here but The Kid passes nicely into side control.
Tonu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Tonu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Kid.
The Kid wants to take a breather but Tonu is having none of it.
Tonu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The Kid is trying to control. Tonu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been informed that Tonu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tonu works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Tonu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Kid passes into half guard.
Tonu regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonu looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Kid is one step ahead there.
Tonu lands an upkick as The Kid stands over him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tricky The Kid 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 defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Kid.
The Kid is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tonu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
The Kid gets tackled into the cage by Tonu. Tonu maintains the clinch.
The Kid tries to score a body lock takedown but Tonu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tricky The Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Kid tries to pull guard but Tonu won't allow it.
Tonu is trying to break the clinch but The Kid is controlling him.
Tonu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tonu pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
The Kid tries to keep at a distance but Tonu has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Kid has Tonu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tonu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid tries to pull guard but Tonu holds him up against the cage and eventually The Kid drops back down to his feet.
The Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tonu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tonu scores with a hook to the body. The Kid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
The Kid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Tonu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Kid!
Tonu scoring with punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kid on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Kid tries to buck Tonu off but Tonu is having none of it.
Tonu cracks The Kid with a big right hand but The Kid just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on The Kid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonu controlling from side mount.
Tonu working the ground and pound.#T2#
Tonu throws a strike aimed at the side of The Kid's head but The Kid avoids it well.#SUB2#
Tonu has worked his way into a potential kimura here. The Kid is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tonu yanks on the arm and The Kid is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tonu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Tonu!
Tricky The Kid spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, it is what it is. Back to the gym tomorrow!'.

Event: Initiation 3
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Tonu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masuta throws a counter high kick but Tonu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tonu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tonu looks to throw the jab but Masuta is out of range.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tonu misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Masuta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tonu! Masuta lets Tonu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Tonu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Edward Tonu has been cut.
Masuta blocks a jab.
Masuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonu misses with a right hand
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonu is still on wobbly legs! Can Masuta finish him?
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!
Masuta staying out of range there.
Tonu seems to have recovered his senses.
Tonu misses with a double jab.
Tonu throws a jab but it's blocked by Masuta .
Tonu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Masuta counters with a crisp one two that drops Tonu! Masuta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tonu to his feet! Tonu is in big trouble!#TD2#
Tonu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Masuta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonu is in Masuta 's guard.
Masuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tonu is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tonu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Masuta wants to get back to his feet but Tonu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masuta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonu on the ground.
Tonu forces his way into half guard.
Masuta is trying to stand up here but Tonu is controlling him well.
Tonu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonu lands a nice short elbow.
Masuta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masuta tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Tonu is looking for a kimura but Masuta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonu to get the leverage.
Tonu throwing shots but Masuta is blocking nicely. #T2#
Tonu thows a huge punch but Masuta dodges it nicely.
Tonu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tonu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masuta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tonu stalling away here and it's allowed Masuta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tonu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tonu throws a big right hand that misses.
Tonu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masuta keeping moving, preventing Tonu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Masuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masuta wants to get back to his feet but Tonu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonu misses with a hook
and Masuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masuta counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Tonu has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). KarateO Masuta !
KarateO Masuta made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Arigoto '.

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!

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!

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!

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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