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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 5301 p4p, 6779 weight class) and Pagadianon Inday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lvavatai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Journey. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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171 cm 24 144 4 - 7 - 0 |
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165 cm 19 143 12 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good elbows Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiaoali Lvavatai ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pagadianon Inday! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Inday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lvavatai avoids it really well and circles away. Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lvavatai throws a series of strikes that have Inday backpedaling.
Inday ducks right into an uppercut from Lvavatai . Inday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Inday 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lvavatai dips to his left and cracks Inday with an uppercut! Nice jab there from Lvavatai . Lvavatai lands a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab by Lvavatai .
That's one minute gone in the round. Lvavatai connects with the punch. Lvavatai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Inday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Inday looks for a takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well. Inday shoots in but Lvavatai avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tiaoali Lvavatai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pagadianon Inday. Inday tries for a takedown but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lvavatai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lvavatai lands a jab. Inday is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lvavatai .
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Inday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lvavatai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inday's head. Inday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lvavatai lunges at Inday with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Inday's hand. Lvavatai thuds his right hand into Inday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Inday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Inday is rocked! Lvavatai lands a head shot. Inday is still on wobbly legs! Can Lvavatai finish him? Lvavatai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing. Inday has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nice shot by Lvavatai . Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing. Lvavatai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Inday backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lvavatai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inday. Lvavatai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inday's head backwards. Lvavatai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Inday on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jab from Lvavatai . Inday dives in for a single leg takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lvavatai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Lvavatai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Indays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lvavatai lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lvavatai lands a jab. Inday needs to keep his hands up - Lvavatai had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lvavatai lands with an uppercut that bounces Inday off the cage and back into range. A decent looking cross lands there for Lvavatai . Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inday circles away quickly and effectively. And Inday responds with a good body kick, but Lvavatai manages to step out the way in time. Lvavatai is working the combinations to good effect here. A nice combination there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai connects with a looping right hand.
Lvavatai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Inday looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range. Lvavatai misses with a wild combination.
Inday thinks about the counter body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lvavatai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Lvavatai thuds his right hand into Inday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Inday seems to have recovered his senses. Lvavatai throws out a powerful jab. Inday fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lvavatai is looking to counter punch. Inday is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lvavatai is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Inday. Lvavatai feints a jab promting Inday to slip. Lvavatai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Inday slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lvavatai connects with a looping right hand.
Lvavatai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Inday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lvavatai avoids it really well and circles away. Lvavatai is looking for a counter combo. Lvavatai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Inday on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lvavatai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Inday momentarily.
Inday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lvavatai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Inday scrambles back to his feet. Lvavatai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lvavatai drops Inday with a left right combo! Lvavatai follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lvavatai tries to advance to mount but Inday denies him. Lvavatai in side control, just content to control the action for now. Lvavatai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Inday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lvavatai advances to mount. Inday tries to hold on but Lvavatai postures up. Lvavatai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Inday is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lvavatai looking for a guillotine from mount but Inday is having none of it. Lvavatai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Inday turns into him and now he's in Lvavatai 's guard.
Lvavatai is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Inday rolls with it to try and escape but Lvavatai cranks on the arm and Inday is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiaoali Lvavatai ! Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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