Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Hall
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
Drago swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a big right hand! Oh Drago is in trouble here! Veainu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Ivan Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'If I die....I die'.

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Veainu walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barboza misses with a double jab
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Barboza tries to land a body kick
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Barboza toppling to the canvas! Barboza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
We've been told by Barboza's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barboza misses the body punch #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Barboza toppling to the canvas! Barboza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Barboza is rocked!#T1#
Barboza throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barboza with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Barboza misses
and Veainu rattles Barboza with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Barboza tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Veainu dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Barboza stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Rize finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veainu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rize manages to circle out of the way.
Rize connects with a looping right hand.
Rize motions for Veainu to come forward. Rize throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veainu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rize misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rize throws a combination that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Rize thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rize darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rize cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Rize misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rize's corner calls for a 1-2. Rize obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Rize manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rize misses.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Rize lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Rize wants to clinch.
Veainu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Rize misses #CL#
and Veainu moves into the clinch.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu cracks Rize with a nice body shot.
Rize looks winded!
Veainu tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Veainu is working Rize over against the cage.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Rize.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu. #ROC#Rize is rocked!
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rize is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Rize's ribcage. Rize let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a big uppercut that drops Rize! More strikes from Veainu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rize lies dazed against the cage as Veainu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 219: Jiang v Assndrop
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Kok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kok throws the kick towards the body but Veainu avoids it.
We've been told by Kok's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kok throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Kok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Kok closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Kok can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Kok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Kok scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Kok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kok blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Kok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
A short right from Veainu.
Kok is breathing heavily.
Kok can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Kok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kok can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Kok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu gets through Kok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Kok.
Kok throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veainu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veainu can turn it around.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kok backwards. #T2#
Veainu lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Kok's ribcage. Kok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Veainu.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Kok is rocked!
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Oh Kok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu presses Kok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Veainu.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kok! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Veainu is unloading with more strikes now! Kok drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Primo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Primo tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Primo. Beautiful body shot.
Primo throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Primo toppling to the canvas! Primo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Hero Primo has been cut.
Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Primo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Veainu counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Hero Primo was interviewed post fight and said 'I’ll Train Hard & Win Next Fight'.

Event: WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Fleshou Jr is looking to chop away at Veainu's legs.
Fleshou Jr sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Fleshou Jr avoids it this time.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu tries to move into range but Fleshou Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Fleshou Jr there.
Fleshou Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fleshou Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleshou Jr sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Fleshou Jr avoids it this time.
Fleshou Jr dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
Fleshou Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Fleshou Jr throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
We've been told by Fleshou Jr's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fleshou Jr digs a good body shot into Veainu's ribs.#T1#
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Veainu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fleshou Jr trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Fleshou Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fleshou Jr preventing the sweep.
Fleshou Jr wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleshou Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleshou Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu is pulling down on Fleshou Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Fleshou Jr, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fleshou Jr misses the body punch #CL2#
and Veainu counters by moving into the clinch.
Fleshou Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Fleshou Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Fleshou Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fleshou Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleshou Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Veainu is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fleshou Jr is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veainu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr working for a triangle but Veainu defends it easily.
Veainu postures up. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fleshou Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fleshou Jr has his feet on Veainu's thighs here. He's pushed Veainu off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Veainu screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stres Fleshou Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stres Fleshou Jr made sure he mentioned Black Lab Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Mfer. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer shoots in looking for a takedown. Veainu tries to sprawl out of it but Mfer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Veainu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mfer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mfer tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Mfer misses
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mfer! Veainu lets Mfer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mfer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Mfer has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Viikinki connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Viikinki counters with a stiff right hand.
Viikinki moves out of range of the strikes.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut
and Viikinki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veainu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viikinki misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#T1#
The fighters circling - Viikinki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viikinki connects with a body shot.
Viikinki misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Viikinki avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Viikinki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Vunipola Veainu's cut even more.
Viikinki throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu drops his hands for a split second and Viikinki immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Veainu face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Viikinki follows up with a right hand that knocks Veainu into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Viikinki!
A very excited looking Tony Viikinki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 182: Le Franc v Creed
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seanoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nuufo Seanoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seanoa.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seanoa with a body shot.
Seanoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Veainu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seanoa doesn't seem phased though.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seanoa manages to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Seanoa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Seanoa's shoulder, as Seanoa tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Veainu gets tackled into the cage by Seanoa. Seanoa maintains the clinch.
Seanoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Seanoa pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seanoa lands a right hand. #T1#
Seanoa tries to pull guard but Veainu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Seanoa.
Seanoa jumps guard but Veainu stands there with Seanoa around his waist. Seanoa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu digs a right hand into Seanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seanoa's gas tank.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Seanoa uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Seanoa decides to pull guard.
Seanoa wants to control the position but Veainu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Seanoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seanoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seanoa gets full guard.#T2##SUB#
Seanoa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Veainu is defending well. Seanoa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Veainu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Seanoa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nuufo Seanoa!
Nuufo Seanoa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Veainu moves to clinch but Joestar breaks away
and Joestar counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Joestar throws a push kick but Veainu slaps the foot to one side.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joestar.
Veainu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joestar finds it's way round the side to connect with Veainu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar misses with a low kick as Veainu jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joestar connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Veainu wants to clinch.#CL#
Joestar tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veainu pushes Joestar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joestars head. #T2#
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Joestar avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Joestar misses with some punches.
Joestar blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Joestar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joestar misses with the head strike.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joestars head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joestar.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Veainu.
Veainu works on Joestar's body with a couple of short punches.
Joestar looks winded!#T3#
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Joestar controls the action.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Joestar.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
Veainu pushes Joestar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Veainu gets through Joestar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu cracks Joestar with a nice body shot.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Joestar's ribcage. Joestar let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD#
Veainu drops Joestar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joestar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Joestar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joestar or not.
Joestar is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Joestar with a big uppercut! Joestar tries to clinch up but Veainu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Joestar to the mat! Joestar covers up and Veainu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 163: Siale v Matikainen
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Oliva thows a leg kick but Veainu checks it
letting Veainu counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Veainu throws a right hand that Oliva ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliva also avoids with ease.
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Veainu as he checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Oliva wants to slow Veainu down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva tries to work over Veainu's front leg with a kick but Veainu checks it.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oliva throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Oliva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Oliva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Veainu clinches.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Veainu tries to work over Oliva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Oliva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliva prevents a body shot from Veainu.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Oliva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliva.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
Veainu is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Oliva lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Let's hope that Oliva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Oliva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oliva takes a little break here. Veainu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Oliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working.
Veainu is trying to improve his position.
Veainu prevents Oliva from moving into mount.
Oliva trying to control the position but Veainu is working away.
Veainu tries to buck Oliva off but Oliva is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliva trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oliva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The strikes coming from Oliva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Oliva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Veainu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Oliva misses with a leg kick
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
A nice leg kick from Oliva, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliva.
Oliva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Veainu throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Oliva scores with a kick to the body.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veainu checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Oliva tries to clinch
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oliva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Veainu will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Veainu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliva thuds his shin into the meat of Veainu's side.
Oliva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliva is looking to slow Veainu down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliva.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliva.
Oliva thows a body kick. Veainu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Veainu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Veainu's leg. Veainu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliva with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Oliva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Veainu's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva trying to advance position but Veainu counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Oliva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu has momentary wrist control but Oliva slips an elbow through the middle.
Oliva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliva postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Veainu controlling Oliva's posture.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #T3#
Oliva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Veainu's front leg but catches the back leg as Veainu tries to avoid it.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Veainu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vunipola Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oliva is looking to slow Veainu down with leg kicks.
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oliva throws a low kick, looking for Veainu's leg but Veainu calmly moves out of range.
Oliva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Oliva tenderised Veainu's leg. Veainu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliva with the inside leg kick.
Veainu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Veainu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Oliva misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva shoots for a double leg takedown but Veainu sprawls well. He's pushed Oliva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Oliva lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva tries a low kick but Veainu avoids it.
Oliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Veainu counter with a right hand. #T1#
Oliva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliva wants to slow Veainu down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Veainu as he checks the leg kick.
Veainu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oliva. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
Veainu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.#TD2#
Oliva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Veainu did well to prevent Oliva getting side control.
Veainu trying to hold on to Oliva's head to control him but Oliva postures up.
Oliva controlling the pace.
Oliva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Oliva wants to control the pace but Veainu is squirming around nicely.
Veainu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oliva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliva trying to control but Veainu is having none of it.
Oliva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Oliva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oliva controlling the position easily from mount.
Biscuit Oliva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliva trying to control but Veainu is having none of it. #T4#
Oliva content just to control the position here.
Oliva thowing shots but they're missing.
Oliva wants to control the pace but Veainu is squirming around nicely.
Oliva content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu is looking to improve his position but Oliva isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliva 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WVT 155: Ihantala v Biscuit
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Kok delivers a nice body kick.
Veainu moves out of range as Kok throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#CL#
Kok clinches.
Kok throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kok can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Kok lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Kok's head.
Kok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Kok lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Kok working aggressively here.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kok's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
I was talking to Kok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Kok working aggressively here. #T1#
Kok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Kok lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Kok is breathing heavily.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Veainu.
Veainu works on Kok's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Veainu.
Kok misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kok controls his hands.
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kok.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koks head.
Good body shot from Veainu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Veainu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veainu can turn it around.#T2#
A hook to the body from Veainu.
Veainu lands a left hand.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Veainu on the inside. #ROC2#Kok is rocked!
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Oh Kok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veainu throws a big uppercut that drops Kok! More strikes from Veainu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kok lies dazed against the cage as Veainu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 149: Ryoto v Bloodaxe 2
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Zakharov.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Zakharov misses with a looping right.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Zakharov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zakharov throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zakharov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zakharov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zakharov jabs Veainu right on the nose. Veainu blinks but takes it well.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Veainu will feel that in the morning.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakharov throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Zakharov to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Zakharov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zakharov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 135: Machado v Mahogany
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Tharrier.
A slow jab from Tharrier misses its intended target.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Tharrier.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Tharrier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veainu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Tharrier.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Tharrier manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu slips a jab from Tharrier.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Veainu rushes Tharrier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tharrier scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Tharrier struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tharrier tries to land a front kick but Veainu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tharrier scores with a leg kick.
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick
and Tharrier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Tharrier keeps Veainu at a distance using the push kick.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Tharrier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Vunipola Veainu's cut is getting worse.
Tharrier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tharrier throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4##CL#
Veainu clinches.
Veainu tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tharrier.
Tharrier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu stalls.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Tharrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tharrier.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thom Tharrier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tharrier gets tackled into the cage by Veainu. Veainu maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Tharrier works on Veainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Vunipola Veainu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Tharrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tharrier pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharrier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tharrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tharrier.
Tharrier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tharrier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Tharrier drops Veainu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veainu looks back up at him and smiles so Tharrier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!#CUT2#Vunipola Veainu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Tharrier Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Veainu is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thom Tharrier!

Event: WVT 127: Takahashi v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Torvik throws a wild body kick that Veainu sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Torvik throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Torvik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Torvik throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torvik to score with a decent uppercut.
Torvik slips a jab from Veainu.#T1#
Torvik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Torvik lands a really nice looking cross but Veainu seems unphased.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.#CUT#That has opened up Vunipola Veainu's cut even more.
Torvik connects with a solid leg kick.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Torvik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Torvik has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Veainu misses with a shot to the body
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torvik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veainu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veainu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
Torvik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#The cut above Vunipola Veainu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torvik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torvik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torvik motions for Veainu to come forward. Torvik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Torvik misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Torvik toppling to the canvas! Torvik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Torvik misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torvik.
Torvik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veainu misses with a hook. Torvik ducked under it nicely.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torvik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torvik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Veainu takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Torvik lunges at Veainu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veainu's hand. #CUT#Vunipola Veainu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Torvik there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 119: Ihantala v Vunipola
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Ihantala avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Ihantala throws a counter high kick but Veainu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ihantala connects with a body shot that sends Veainu's belly button to the back.
Ihantala scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Ihantala misses with a low kick.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ihantala scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Ihantala counters with a nice body shot.
Ihantala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ihantala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Ihantala lands a leg kick that knocks Veainu off balance momentarily.#KD#
Ihantala drops Veainu with a beautiful combination! Veainu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ihantala is looking for the KO!
Ihantala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ihantala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Ihantala throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Ihantala swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ihantala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ihantala scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Vunipola Veainu's cut even more.
Veainu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ihantala counters with a right hand to the body.
Ihantala throws a quick head kick that knocks Veainu silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ihantala is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tali Ihantala!
A victorious Tali Ihantala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melondov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu jabs Melondov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melondov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Melondov delivers a nice body kick.
Melondov throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melondov is breathing heavily.
Melondov misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Veainu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Melondov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Melondov misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melondov lands with a hook. Veainu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melondov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Melondov misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Melondov! Veainu lets Melondov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Melondov is rocked!#T1#
Melondov misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 108: Mahogany v Wojcik
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Joestar throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joestar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joestar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Joestar counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Joestar throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Joestar gets tackled into the cage by Veainu. Veainu maintains the clinch.
Joestar prevents a body shot from Veainu.
A short right from Veainu on the inside. #T1#
Joestar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joestar prevents a body shot from Veainu.
A short right from Veainu.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joestar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A right hand to the body from Veainu.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Joestar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joestar prevents a body shot from Veainu.
We've been informed that Joestar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu pushes Joestar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joestar's elbow.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu. #T2#
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu tries a body shot but Joestar blocks it.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joestar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joestar backwards.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joestar has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Joestar misses with some punches.
Joestar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu tries to work over Joestar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Joestar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joestar misses with some punches.
Joestar tries to circle away but Veainu has him pinned against the cage.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Johan Joestar's cut even more.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Joestar blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Joestar controls his hands.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Joestar's head.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
Joestar looks winded!
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Veainu throws a big uppercut that drops Joestar! More strikes from Veainu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Joestar lies dazed against the cage as Veainu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 100: Anderson v Souza
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Veainu takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
A jab from Tchusuk does it's job there.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tchusuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Tchusuk.
A low kick lands for Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Tchusuk lands with a slapping head kick.
We've been told by Veainu's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tchusuk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tchusuk throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
As Tchusuk looks to move away, Veainu throws a big counter combo but Tchusuk just gets out of the way.
Tchusuk lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tchusuk connects with a crisp jab.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Tchusuk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tchusuk misses with a low kick.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tchusuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with the body kick
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tchusuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tchusuk can pounce on him.
Tchusuk looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.#T2#
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tchusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Tchusuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tchusuk throws a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchusuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tchusuk, as that shot connected.
Veainu checks the leg kick.
Tchusuk misses with a right hand
and Tchusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tchusuk misses the shot to the body.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Tchusuk misses with a hook #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tchusuk! Veainu lets Tchusuk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Tchusuk throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchusuk misses the target.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu misses with a body shot
and Tchusuk counters with a solid body kick.
Tchusuk misses with a straight right.
Tchusuk sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tchusuk moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tchusuk. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tchusuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Tchusuk. #T4#
Tchusuk tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk lands a damaging elbow.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
Tchusuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Veainu is leaning against Tchusuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tchusuk looks winded!
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchusuk tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu keeps control of Tchusuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tchusuk.
Veainu pushes Tchusuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tchusuk.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Tchusuk is out of range. #CUT#That has opened up Kenny Tchusuk's cut even more.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tchusuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tchusuk misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tchusuk digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tchusuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Tchusuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Tchusuk throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Tchusuk toppling to the canvas! Tchusuk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Tchusuk is breathing heavily.
Tchusuk connects with a high kick.
Veainu throws a hook but Tchusuk avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tchusuk. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Tchusuk throws a front kick aimed at Veainu's knee but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tchusuk closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Tchusuk toppling to the canvas! Tchusuk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#CUT#The cut above Kenny Tchusuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Veainu misses with a hook.#T2#
Tchusuk misses with a body kick.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tchusuk misses with a combination
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tchusuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Veainu blocks the low kick.
Tchusuk swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp one two that drops Tchusuk! Veainu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tchusuk to his feet! Tchusuk is in big trouble!#ROC#Tchusuk is rocked!
Veainu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tchusuk up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Veainu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tchusuk's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 91: Torvik v Tchusuk
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Veainu cracks Mountain with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain lands a body shot.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mountain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range. #T1#
Mountain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Mountain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mountain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mountain lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Veainu moves into the clinch.#T2#
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu 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.
Mountain tries to circle away but Veainu has him pinned against the cage.
Mountain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.
Mountain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu pushes Mountain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu presses Mountain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu keeps control of Mountain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mountain is trying to force a seperation but Veainu has the dominant position.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mountain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Veainu.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Mountain looks winded!
Veainu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Mountain toppling to the canvas! Mountain scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tauski Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mountain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Vunipola Veainu's cut is getting worse.
Mountain misses with a left hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vunipola Veainu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mountain throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp one two that drops Mountain! Veainu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mountain to his feet! Mountain is in big trouble!#ROC#Mountain is rocked!#KD2#
Mountain lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Veainu sprawling to the canvas. Mountain follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Veainu hang on? #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mountain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veainu sees it coming and defends easily.
Oh Veainu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Mountain stands up from half guard.
Veainu backs away from a small jab... but Mountain lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Veainu crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mountain with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tauski Mountain!
A relieved looking Tauski Mountain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 86: Surianglek v Marko
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Narushima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Veainu will feel that in the morning.
Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Narushima ! But no joy.
Veainu tries to clinch but Narushima moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Narushima .#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Narushima counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Narushima slams his shin into Veainu's torso.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Narushima throws a fast counter high kick but Veainu manages to duck under it in time.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Narushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Narushima is looking to land body kicks.
Veainu 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.
Narushima is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Narushima swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narushima counters with a body kick.
Vunipola Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima lands a nice shot to the body.
Narushima lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Veainu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Narushima dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Narushima !
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo Narushima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 175 Hightower vs Veainu
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hightower missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hightower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hightower throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hightower.
Hightower digs a good body shot into Veainu's ribs.
Hightower connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hightower bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Hightower scores with a nice head shot.
Hightower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Vunipola Veainu's cut even more.
Hightower throws a monster overhand right that drops Veainu! Hightower follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jason Hightower thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Veainu instigates a clinch.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maestre throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.#CL2#
Veainu clinches.
Maestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Maestre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maestre lands with a left to the head.
Maestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Maestre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards. #T1#
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maestre tries to break free but Veainu pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a left hand.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Veainu is working Maestre over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Veainu.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maestre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veainu can turn it around.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu lands with a right to the head.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Veainu. #T3#
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Veainu.
Veainu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu lands with a right to the head.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maestre! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Veainu is unloading with more strikes now! Maestre drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
In defeat, Luis Maestre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 67: Smith v Halsti
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Veainu tries to clinch there but Egomi circles away. #CL#
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Egomi back into the cage.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egomi.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egomi jumps guard but Veainu stands there with Egomi around his waist. Egomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Egomi throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu presses Egomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Egomi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egomi tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egomi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egomi is stalling here. #TD2#
Egomi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Veainu is trying to keep an underhook but Egomi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Veainu won't allow Egomi to pass to mount.
Veainu wants to control but Egomi is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Egomi is trying to work for a kimura but Veainu is defending well. #T1#
Veainu is looking for a sweep. Egomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Egomi is looking to stall here but Veainu recovers full guard.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Egomi tries to pass. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Egomi from controlling successfully.
Egomi is fighting to break Veainu's control of his arms but Veainu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Egomi from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu controlling Egomi's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Egomi lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Egomi lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Egomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egomi throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Egomi! Veainu lets Egomi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Egomi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aron Egomi has been cut.
Egomi tries to clinch up
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Egomi is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Egomi looks winded!
Egomi misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 60: Machado v Edwards 2
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Melondov works over Veainu's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu slips a straight right by Melondov.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melondov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melondov misses with a body shot.
Veainu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melondov.
Veainu defending well as Melondov loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melondov.
A punch combination from Melondov misses.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Melondov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Melondov sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Melondov avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Melondov misses its intended target.
Veainu wants to counter the offense by Melondov and move into the clinch position.
Melondov throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Melondov sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Melondov avoids it this time.#T1#
Melondov scores with a nice strike.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Melondov's head coaches at Triumph Over Fear that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melondov.
Melondov throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu wants to counter the offense by Melondov and move into the clinch position.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Veainu throws a hook but Melondov avoids it easily.
Melondov throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Vunipola Veainu's cut even more.
Melondov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Melondov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 55: McDonald v Veainu
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald rushes Veainu with punches - Veainu moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Veainu goes down! McDonald follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Veainu thuds a left hand into Pulkkinen's body.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen. #T2#
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veainu circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Veainu. #T3#
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Veainu sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Pulkkinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a big left hand that crumples Pulkkinen! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 46: Vunipola v Doisneau
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Doisneau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doisneau misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.
Doisneau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Veainu. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu swings for the body but Doisneau moves out of range.
Doisneau scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Veainu has knocked Doisneau down with a huge combo! Veainu steps away and waves a wobbly Doisneau back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
A big right from Doisneau misses.
Veainu staying out of range there.#T1#
Doisneau looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Doisneau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doisneau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Doisneau throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Doisneau there.
Doisneau swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doisneau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Doisneau lands a slapping body shot.
Doisneau throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Roch Doisneau's cut even more.
Doisneau misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Doisneau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu swings for the body but Doisneau moves out of range.
Doisneau cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Vunipola Veainu's cut is getting worse.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Doisneau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doisneau misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Doisneau lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Veainu has closed the distance and engaged Doisneau in a clinch.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu tries a body shot but Doisneau blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doisneau tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu stalling in the clinch but Doisneau improves position.
Doisneau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doisneau tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doisneau misses with some punches.
Doisneau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doisneau.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doisneau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doisneau scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Vunipola Veainu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Doisneau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Veainu.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
Doisneau looks winded!
Veainu just leaning against Doisneau, taking a breather.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Doisneau. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doisneau! But no joy.#T4#
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Doisneau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doisneau misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu slips under a jab from Doisneau.
A big right from Doisneau misses.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doisneau throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Roch Doisneau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Veainu cracks Doisneau with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Doisneau falls to his knees and Veainu doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: LAFC 53
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Paa cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa 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.#KD#
Veainu cracks Paa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Paa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him? #CUT#It looks like Iso Paa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu slips under a jab from Paa.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
A cross from Paa lands.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paa was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paa.
Veainu lands a head shot.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa misses with a hook.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu stuffs the takedown attempt from Paa. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Veainu drops Paa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paa looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Veainu slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa staying out of range there.
Veainu throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Paa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Veainu's half guard.
Veainu keeping control of the position. #T4##SUB2#
Paa seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paa in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Paa wants to work for an arm triangle but Veainu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Paa. #SUB2#
Paa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vunipola Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paa counters with a nice uppercut.
Vunipola Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paa counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Paa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Paa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Paa feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veainu.
A shot to the liver by Paa. Beautiful body shot.
Paa lands an overhand right.
Paa fails with the takedown
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa. #T2#
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.#T3#
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paa. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Paa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veainu's guard.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu controls Paa momentarily but Paa frees himself.
Paa looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veainu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veainu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veainu wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veainu is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paa is trying to keep Veainu in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Paa lands with a good body shot.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Paa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses #TD2#
and Paa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veainu!
Iso Paa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veainu has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Paa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veainu, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Paa swings around for an armbar but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paa's guard.#SUB2#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veainu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veainu defends well.
Veainu controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Paa working a defensive guard but Veainu passes into half guard.
Paa is looking to improve his position.
Veainu controlling the action here.
Paa wants to get back to full guard.
Paa manages to get to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paa wants to sweep here but Veainu controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veainu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Paa has his feet on Veainu's thighs here. He's pushed Veainu off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Veainu screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: LAFC Tokyo
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Zack Rize has been cut.
A good leg kick by Rize.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Rize misses with a combination #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Rize toppling to the canvas! Rize scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC#Rize is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rize fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veainu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rize misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Veainu counters with a big right hand! Oh Rize is in trouble here! Veainu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Levangasti scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Levangasti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Levangasti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veainu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Levangasti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Veainu scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Levangasti 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.
Levangasti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: LAFC 42
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Paa.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Veainu slips under a jab from Paa.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paa slips a straight right by Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Paa shoots for a takedown but Veainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1##CL#
Paa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Paa.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Paa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Veainu is keeping busy.
Paa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Veainu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Paa connects with a solid leg kick.
Paa tries for a takedown but Veainu circles away easily
and Veainu counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Paa to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: LAFC 34
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Veainu misses with the combination.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Veainu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Ahearn's shoulder, as Ahearn tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Ahearn.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahearn drops back down to his feet.
Ahearn pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards. #BC2#
Ahearn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Veainu drops Ahearn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ahearn looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Padraig Ahearn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Ahearn throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Veainu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Ahearn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ahearn misses with a body punch
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Ahearn crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Ahearn back to his feet!#ROC#Ahearn is rocked!#T3#
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahearn walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ahearn limp body while Veainu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: ENIGMA 80
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Fist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Veainu rushes Fist and presses him up against the cage.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu working aggressively here. #T1#
Fist throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu works on Fist's body with a couple of short punches.
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Fist is rocked!
Veainu pushes Fist against the cage. Veainu is working some dirty boxing. Veainu pushes off with a quick right hook! Fist goes down! Fist tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Veainu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: SYN 869 Kilo vs. Knox II
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
The Barbarian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Barbarian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu jabs The Barbarian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Barbarian throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and The Barbarian counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The Barbarian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
The Barbarian slips a straight right by Veainu.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Barbarian in his tracks.
The Barbarian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu misses with a hook
and The Barbarian counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
The Barbarian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu throws a hook but The Barbarian avoids it easily.
It looked like The Barbarian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veainu swinging wildly here.
The Barbarian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. The Barbarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Barbarian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
The Barbarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from The Barbarian misses the target.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Vunipola Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Barbarian tries to move into range but Veainu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from The Barbarian misses the target. #T2#
The Barbarian slips a jab from Veainu.
A little feinted left hand from The Barbarian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Barbarian.
Veainu swings for the body but The Barbarian moves out of range.
The Barbarian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Barbarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Barbarian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu takes a swing at The Barbarian's ribcage but misses.
The Barbarian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from The Barbarian misses.
The Barbarian throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Barbarian misses with a shot to the body
and The Barbarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Barbarian defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Veainu takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
The Barbarian lands a big uppercut and Veainu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Veainu looks OK. The Barbarian waves Veainu back to his feet!
The Barbarian pounces like a tiger and cracks Veainu with a vicious hook! Veainu is down but not out! The Barbarian follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conor The Barbarian!
Conor The Barbarian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestre misses with a body punch
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Maestre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu moves out of range as Maestre strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
Veainu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Maestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Vunipola Veainu's cut is getting worse.
Maestre throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Veainu! Maestre dives in looking to finish! Veainu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
In his post fight interview, Luis Maestre gave a big smile as he said 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: SYN 859 Bloodbath
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maluga can pounce on him.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Maluga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maluga is looking to counter the offense by Veainu and move into the clinch.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Maluga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Veainu with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veainu lands a nice shot that snaps Maluga's head back.
Maluga moves away from the strike by Veainu.
It looked like Maluga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veainu.
Maluga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maluga lands a front kick.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu throws a jab when Maluga was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maluga counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice body kick from Maluga.
Maluga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Maluga connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Maluga - just one landing.
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maluga!
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Maluga counters with a one-two to the body.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maluga.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Crunch! Maluga slams his shin into Veainu's torso.#CL#
Maluga clinches up against the cage.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Maluga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Maluga.
Veainu looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Maluga.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maluga lands a body punch.
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Maluga.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Maluga lands a nice shot to the body.
Maluga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Maluga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Maluga.
Maluga lands a big knee to the head and Veainu goes down! Maluga pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kilo Maluga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kapur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kapur misses with a takedown attempt - Veainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kapur dives in for a single leg takedown but Veainu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kapur shoots and misses
and Kapur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Vunipola Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.
Kapur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Veainu avoids it really well and circles away.#KD#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Kapur crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kapur looks OK. Veainu waves Kapur back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Kapur with a lazy takedown attempt
and Veainu counters with a right hand from hell and Kapur is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Bich.#CL#
Bich rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bich wants to clinch.#CL#
Bich has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Veainu pushes Bich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bich 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bich takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.#KD2#
Veainu cracks Bich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bich to stand back up!#ROC2#Bich is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bich gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Veainu gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 90
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1##KD#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Kawiwasulu crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Kawiwasulu back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Amaru Kawiwasulu has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kawiwasulu out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Kapur shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapur.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Kapur slips the punch.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu throws the left hand but Kapur avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Veainu tries to sprawl but Kapur drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Veainu trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kapur in particular looking to stall.
Veainu pushes Kapur off looking to stand but Kapur dives back in and keeps control.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kapur is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kapur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veainu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kapur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kapur trying to pass the guard but Veainu defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kapur is trying to work for a kimura but Veainu is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veainu defends it well.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Veainu trying to control but Kapur postures up. #SUB2#
Kapur is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veainu defends it well.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Kapur. #SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veainu defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Kapur is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kapur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veainu sees it coming and defends easily.
Veainu looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Kapur seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Veainu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rav Kapur!
Rav Kapur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Paschal.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Paschal manages to avoid it.
Paschal throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Paschal misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu slips a jab and a cross from Paschal.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Paschal takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Paschal throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Veainu cracks Paschal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paschal to stand back up!#ROC#Paschal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paschal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Paschal out cold! What a finish! Veainu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Vasiliev pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu is trying to push Vasiliev away but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasiliev working aggressively here.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vasiliev.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu is trying to push Vasiliev away but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasiliev lands with a right to the head.
Vasiliev misses with a body punch.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasiliev can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Vasiliev with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.#T1#
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Vasiliev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasiliev.
Veainu wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasiliev won't allow it.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasiliev has double underhooks.
Vasiliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vasiliev.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasiliev struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasiliev. #T2#
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Vasiliev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Vasiliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Vasiliev misses the target.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Vasiliev manages to avoid it.
Veainu slips under a jab from Vasiliev.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vasiliev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vasiliev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasiliev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veainu.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Vasiliev throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Vasiliev toppling to the canvas! Vasiliev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#T3#
Vasiliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasiliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Vasiliev's shoulder, as Vasiliev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasiliev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Vasiliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Vasiliev slips the punch.#T4#
Vasiliev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasiliev slips a straight right by Veainu.
Vasiliev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Vasiliev counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasiliev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Veainu cracks Vasiliev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vasiliev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasiliev looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vunipola Veainu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Veainu catches Vasiliev right on the button with a cross.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Vasiliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#That has opened up Timur Vasiliev's cut even more.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Vasiliev slips under a jab from Veainu.
Vasiliev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasiliev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasiliev misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Vasiliev loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
A big left from Veainu misses.
A little jabbing left from Vasiliev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab when Vasiliev was well out of range.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Vasiliev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasiliev.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Veainu tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Vasiliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Veainu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasiliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev lands a nice uppercut.
Vasiliev can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action. #T2#
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasiliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasiliev blocking some punches. #BC#
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu moves out of range as Vasiliev strikes.
Vasiliev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasiliev. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasiliev throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Vunipola Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Veainu drops Vasiliev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vasiliev looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasiliev misses.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Vasiliev slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Vasiliev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasiliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu connects with a jab.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasiliev.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Vasiliev connects with a looping right hand.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch.
Vasiliev slips a straight right by Veainu.
Vasiliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Veainu has knocked Vasiliev down with a huge combo! Veainu steps away and waves a wobbly Vasiliev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#The cut above Timur Vasiliev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasiliev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a huge left! Vasiliev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Veainu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vasiliev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Dawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Dawkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veainu circles away quickly and effectively.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Dawkins misses. #KD#
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dawkins sprawling to the canvas! Dawkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?! #ROC#Dawkins is rocked!#CUT#It looks like DeeJay Dawkins has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dawkins off his feet! Dawkins tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: IXF L
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Veainu misses with a straight left. #KD#
Veainu sends De Oliveira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let De Oliveira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Bruno De Oliveira has been cut.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into De Oliveira's ribs.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but De Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Oliveira bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Veainu comes at him with an uppercut from hell! De Oliveira falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! De Oliveira was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: IXF XLV
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Tassen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Tassen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Tassen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Veainu misses. #KD#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Tassen crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Tassen back to his feet!#ROC#Tassen is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tassen is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Tassen's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Veainu before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Veainu throws the left hand but De Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Veainu circles away easily
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Veainu circles away easily
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD#
Veainu drops De Oliveira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but De Oliveira looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#De Oliveira is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bruno De Oliveira has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Oliveira switches off momentarily and Veainu cracks him with a monster right hand! De Oliveira topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Veainu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: IXF XXXV
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bich defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Bich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Veainu lands a jab to Bich's midsection.#KD2#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Bich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bich looks OK. Veainu waves Bich back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu pounces like a tiger and cracks Bich with a vicious hook! Bich is down but not out! Veainu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Telheiras.
Telheiras tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Telheiras's shoulder, as Telheiras tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Telheiras.
Telheiras drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
Telheiras darts in looking for a takedown but Veainu gets double underhooks and turns Telheiras into the cage.
Veainu throws the left hand but Telheiras avoids the punch easily.
Veainu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Smile Telheiras has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Telheiras is out of range.
Telheiras tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Telheiras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Telheiras wants to get back to his feet.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Telheiras is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telheiras working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Telheiras decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veainu's guard.
Telheiras wants to stand but Veainu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Veainu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telheiras is looking to stand up but Veainu won't let him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Telheiras circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Telheiras drives through with a takedown into Veainu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Telheiras wants to stand but Veainu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Telheiras wants to stand and escape but instead Veainu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Telheiras can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Telheiras is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Telheiras throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Telheiras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veainu is aware though and is defending well.
Telheiras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veainu's guard. #REVB#
Telheiras trying to stand up but can't free himself from Veainu's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vunipola Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smile Telheiras's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Telheiras is out of range.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Telheiras's ribs.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telheiras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Telheiras right on the button. Telheiras goes down! Veainu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Veainu gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: IXF XXIV
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Dawkins walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Veainu! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1#
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Paschal.
Paschal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paschal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paschal.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Veainu cracks Paschal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paschal to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paschal slips under a jab.
Veainu throws a hook but Paschal avoids it easily.
Paschal falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Paschal toppling to the canvas! Paschal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC#Paschal is rocked!
Paschal's coach down at Big Island Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paschal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paschal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Paschal manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Paschal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paschal is holding his hands too far apart here. Veainu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Paschal is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: Highland 24
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1##KD#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Honkanen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Honkanen looks OK. Veainu waves Honkanen back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honkanen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
Honkanen slips a jab from Veainu.
A big right from Veainu misses. #KD#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Honkanen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Honkanen looks OK. Veainu waves Honkanen back to his feet!#ROC#Honkanen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honkanen loses concentration momentarily and Veainu pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Honkanen crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Veainu finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: Highland 14
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Koistinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Gary Koistinen has been cut.
Koistinen stalks Veainu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veainu's face. Veainu staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Koistinen's ribs.
Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen.
Veainu knocks out Koistinen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Veainu before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Veainu picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: Highland 5
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Hickock moves forwards but Veainu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hickock throws a big shot that misses.
Hickock throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Hickock misses with a hook.
Veainu tests Hickock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Veainu.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Veainu has eaten all the pies!
Hickock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hickock circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickock avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body punch but Hickock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hickock throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Vunipola Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hickock.
Veainu with a nice cross.
Hickock throws a right and a left that Veainu avoids nicely.
Veainu swings for the body but Hickock moves out of range.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hickock throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Hickock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hickock misses with a double jab
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Hickock misses with a double jab.
Hickock walks into a left hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hickock misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu jabs Hickock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hickock. Hickock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu catches Hickock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Hickock counters with a crisp one two that drops Veainu! Hickock thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Veainu to his feet! Veainu is in big trouble!
Hickock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu defending well as Hickock loads up on a big left hand.
Hickock looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Hickock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Veainu lands.#T3#
Hickock looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
A slow jab from Hickock misses its intended target.
Hickock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hickock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Veainu cracks Hickock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Hickock avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Hickock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hickock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickock.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hickock takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Hickock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Veainu! Hickock lets Veainu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veainu misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hickock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hickock.
A shot to the liver by Hickock. Beautiful body shot.
Hickock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hickock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Hickock takes one to the chin there.
Veainu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hickock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Hickock misses with a looping right.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Hickock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Hickock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hickock is looking to counter punch.
Hickock misses the jab.
Hickock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vunipola Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vunipola Veainu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hickock takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hickock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hickock's head.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Hickock looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Hickock looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Hickock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hickock.
Veainu lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veainu.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hickock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Veainu sizes up Hickock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Hickock circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Veainu to the canvas! Veainu doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hickock keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Hickock!

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