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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flores but Flores pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flores is breathing heavily.
Flores throws a head kick that misses.
Tawaivuna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tawaivuna somewhat.
As Tawaivuna looks to move away, Flores throws a big counter combo but Tawaivuna just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tawaivuna is defended easily by Flores.
Edgardo Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribaraoi Tawaivuna.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flores displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tawaivuna.
Flores throws a big counter combination but Tawaivuna scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tawaivuna goes for a double leg but Flores avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flores continues to drive forward.
Tawaivuna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tawaivuna somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawaivuna misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Tawaivuna scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flores pushes Tawaivuna away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tawaivuna gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##SUB2#
Tawaivuna is working to tighten his grip on Flores's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Flores has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tawaivuna is really squeezing tight and eventually Flores passes out! Tawaivuna breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna has a takedown stuffed.
Tawaivuna takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edwards stuffs the takedown.
Louis Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribaraoi Tawaivuna.
Nice sprawl there from Edwards as Tawaivuna shoots in.#TD#
Edwards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Edwards tries to advance to mount but Tawaivuna denies him.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Tawaivuna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards wants to control but Tawaivuna is keeping him busy. #T1#
Edwards tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards throwing shots but Tawaivuna is blocking nicely.
Edwards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Edwards decides to stand and escape the position.
Tawaivuna darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Tawaivuna into the cage. #T3#
Tawaivuna fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawaivuna dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Tawaivuna's head and hops out.#TD#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Tawaivuna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura but Tawaivuna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edwards to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tawaivuna on the ground.
Tawaivuna won't allow Edwards to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edwards seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Edwards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Tawaivuna on that attempt.
Edwards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tawaivuna can do to turn this around?
Tawaivuna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Louis Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribaraoi Tawaivuna.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Louis Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawaivuna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ribaraoi Tawaivuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tawaivuna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tawaivuna. #TD#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Edwards not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Tawaivuna is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Edwards is tapping! Great win for Tawaivuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tawaivuna shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tawaivuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Tawaivuna with that takedown attempt.
Stevenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tawaivuna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevenson pinned against the cage. Stevenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juan Carlos Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribaraoi Tawaivuna.
Tawaivuna dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tawaivuna has a takedown stuffed.
Tawaivuna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevenson lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tawaivuna 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Tawaivuna is rocked!
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson batters Tawaivuna with a massive right followed by a huge left! Tawaivuna is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Stevenson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Tawaivuna to the mat with a gruesome thud! Stevenson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Carlos Stevenson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Chadwick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Chadwick is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tawaivuna has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chadwick is looking to defend but Tawaivuna has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chadwick! Tawaivuna pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chadwick taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai has closed the distance and engaged Tawaivuna in a clinch.
#BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tawaivuna dives in for a single leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai forces Tawaivuna back against the cage and clinches.
Tawaivuna wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ribaraoi Tawaivuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawaivuna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aumkatongchiangmai pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Tawaivuna changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aumkatongchiangmai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tawaivuna has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tawaivuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Tawaivuna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aumkatongchiangmai, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Tawaivuna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aumkatongchiangmai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Tawaivuna is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Aumkatongchiangmai looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tawaivuna gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Aumkatongchiangmai is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tawaivuna lets go of the hold and Aumkatongchiangmai can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cisse counters with a left and a right that stings Tawaivuna.
Tawaivuna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Tawaivuna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cisse to the mat! Cisse manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Tawaivuna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cisse tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tawaivuna drops back looking for a leg! Cisse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cisse manages to kick Tawaivuna off! Tawaivuna jumps back into Cisse's guard.
Cisse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tawaivuna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Cisse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tawaivuna drops back looking for a leg! Cisse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cisse manages to kick Tawaivuna off! Tawaivuna jumps back into Cisse's guard. #SUB#
Tawaivuna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cisse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cisse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cisse! #REVB##T1#
Tawaivuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tawaivuna manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tawaivuna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cisse pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tawaivuna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cisse pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Cisse is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Cisse trying to control from half guard but Tawaivuna is working away. #SUB#
Tawaivuna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tawaivuna is refusing to be controlled, as Cisse sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tawaivuna has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cisse. Oh but Tawaivuna has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cisse goes limp - he's gone! Tawaivuna jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Al Abdullah misses with a low kick.
Tawaivuna fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Al Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tawaivuna won't be happy with that.
Al Abdullah scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tawaivuna looking for a sweep but Al Abdullah has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Al Abdullah controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Al Abdullah 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.
Tawaivuna is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Al Abdullah working for a guillotine from mount but Tawaivuna is in no mood to give up.
The referee warns Tawaivuna that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Al Abdullah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Tawaivuna is in a horrible position here. Al Abdullah smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Al Abdullah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tawaivuna tries to reverse the position but Al Abdullah maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Al Abdullah .
Al Abdullah content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Al Abdullah .
Al Abdullah is landing with some decent strikes but Tawaivuna is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Al Abdullah content just to control the position here. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tawaivuna tries to improve his position but instead Al Abdullah has taken his back!
Al Abdullah scores with punches to the body.
Tawaivuna covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Al Abdullah has the hooks in. Tawaivuna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Al Abdullah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Al Abdullah keeps control of the position easily here as Tawaivuna tries to buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Al Abdullah .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tawaivuna tries to escape the position.
Al Abdullah lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Tawaivuna hold on?!
#SUB2#
Al Abdullah working for a choke but Tawaivuna is defending well.
Al Abdullah is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tawaivuna turns into Al Abdullah and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Abdullah is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Al Abdullah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tawaivuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Abdullah forces his way into half guard.
Al Abdullah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Tawaivuna has hold of Al Abdullah 's hands but Al Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Al Abdullah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tawaivuna is refusing to be controlled, as Al Abdullah sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Al Abdullah connects with a nice short shot to Tawaivuna's temple.
Al Abdullah moves into full mount! Tawaivuna won't be happy about that!
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!
Tawaivuna is controlling an arm, preventing Al Abdullah from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Al Abdullah landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulrahman Al Abdullah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tawaivuna.
Al Abdullah misses with a body kick.
Al Abdullah stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Al Abdullah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Al Abdullah looking to score a takedown here. Tawaivuna is defending well but Al Abdullah drives through and ends up in Tawaivuna's guard.#SUB#
Tawaivuna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Abdullah has passed into half guard!
Al Abdullah controlling the pace.
Al Abdullah wants to stand up but Tawaivuna has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Al Abdullah is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Abdullah is pressing down on Tawaivuna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tawaivuna is holding on for now. #SUB#
Tawaivuna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Still in half guard, Al Abdullah seems content to control.#SUB#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.
Al Abdullah slows the pace down in half guard.
Al Abdullah is continuing to stall.
Al Abdullah prevents Tawaivuna from improving his position.
Al Abdullah tries to stand and escape but Tawaivuna is controlling the position.
Al Abdullah is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions off his back.
Abdulrahman Al Abdullah has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Abdullah .
Al Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Al Abdullah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Al Abdullah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tawaivuna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
Al Abdullah tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Al Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Tawaivuna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Abdullah wants to stand but Tawaivuna has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Al Abdullah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Abdullah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions off his back.
Al Abdullah trying to control the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Al Abdullah .
Ground and pound from Al Abdullah .
Al Abdullah working over Tawaivuna with some ground and pound. Tawaivuna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Abdullah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tawaivuna with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tawaivuna tries to roll over but Al Abdullah keeps him under control.
Al Abdullah working over Tawaivuna with some ground and pound. Tawaivuna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulrahman Al Abdullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tawaivuna fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Al Abdullah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tawaivuna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Abdullah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Al Abdullah pulls Tawaivuna into guard.
Al Abdullah controlling Tawaivuna's posture. #SUB#
Tawaivuna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Abdullah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Abdullah has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Al Abdullah advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawaivuna trying to remain calm as Al Abdullah controls from the top position.
Al Abdullah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Tawaivuna tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Al Abdullah presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Tawaivuna has left one of his arms exposed and Al Abdullah doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Tawaivuna screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdulrahman Al Abdullah !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Kirk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tawaivuna's head backwards.
Tawaivuna closes the distance and clinches up with Kirk, looking for a takedown. Tawaivuna pushes Kirk against the cage but Kirk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirk is looking for the big counter here.
Tawaivuna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Kirk.
Tawaivuna shoots for a takedown but Kirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tawaivuna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ribaraoi Tawaivuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawaivuna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Kirk moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kirk manages to break the clinch.
Kirk stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kirk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirk has Tawaivuna pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kirk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kirk.
Kirk lands a shot to the body.
Tawaivuna is looking for a takedown.
Kirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tawaivuna or not.
Tawaivuna is breathing heavily.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Kirk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tawaivunas head.
Kirk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tawaivuna backwards. #ROC2#
Tawaivuna is rocked!
Kirk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kirk lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Tawaivuna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tawaivuna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirk counters with a low kick, right behind Tawaivuna 's knee.
Tawaivuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tawaivuna seems to have got his legs back now.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Tawaivuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kirk tests Tawaivuna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk throws an overhand right that drops Tawaivuna like a sack of potatoes! Kirk dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kirk!
James Kirk 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.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna moves out of range as Brady strikes.
Tawaivuna shoots for a takedown but Brady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tawaivuna fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Brady.
Tawaivuna has his takedown stuffed
and Brady counters with a nice uppercut.
Myles Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribaraoi Tawaivuna.
Brady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tawaivuna.
A nice combination there by Brady.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brady but Brady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Brady was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tawaivuna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tawaivuna has his takedown stuffed
and Tawaivuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tawaivuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady looks to land a combination. Tawaivuna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Tawaivuna is rocked!
Brady connects with a nice cross there... Tawaivuna is looking wobbly and Brady recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tawaivuna to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Brady jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Myles Brady!
Myles Brady seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 18
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna closes the distance and clinches up with Silverstein, looking for a takedown. Tawaivuna pushes Silverstein against the cage but Silverstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tawaivuna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silverstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tawaivuna somewhat.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silverstein as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ribaraoi Tawaivuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverstein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tawaivuna.
Tawaivuna slips under a jab.
Tawaivuna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silverstein is fending him off so far but Tawaivuna persists. Nope, Silverstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Tawaivuna misses with a takedown
enabling Silverstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Silverstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Tawaivuna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein stuffs the takedown.
Tawaivuna is breathing heavily.
Tawaivuna slips under a jab.
Tawaivuna tries to counter with a takedown but Silverstein is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Silverstein. No joy for Tawaivuna on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tawaivuna.
Silverstein missing with a left hand there. Tawaivuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1##CL2#
Silverstein has closed the distance and engaged Tawaivuna in a clinch.
Silverstein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tawaivuna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silverstein after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Silverstein jumps into guard, dragging Tawaivuna to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tawaivuna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silverstein dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Silverstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silverstein controlling the position from side mount.
Tawaivuna looks to move to half guard but instead Silverstein has passed into mount! Damn!
Silverstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Tawaivuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tawaivuna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tawaivuna is looking to get to half guard.
Silverstein controlling from the full mount. #T3#
It looks like Silverstein might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silverstein thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tawaivuna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverstein takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tawaivuna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Tawaivuna is working hard here to advance position.
Silverstein controlling from the full mount.
Silverstein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tawaivuna is trying desperately to improve position.
Silverstein controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tawaivuna regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Silverstein dominated that round.
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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tawaivuna is defended easily by Silverstein.
Tawaivuna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silverstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Tawaivuna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ribaraoi Tawaivuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawaivuna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tawaivuna dives in for a single leg takedown but Silverstein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silverstein misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silverstein scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Silverstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silverstein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Let's hope that Silverstein 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Silverstein.#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverstein trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Tawaivuna actively working from the bottom here.
Silverstein trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silverstein wants to free his trapped foot but Tawaivuna is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for subs from the bottom but Silverstein mounts him!
Tawaivuna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverstein looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Silverstein prevents Tawaivuna from getting the reversal.
Silverstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silverstein prevents Tawaivuna from getting the reversal.
Silverstein looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tawaivuna tries to reverse the position but Silverstein maintains control.#T4#
Silverstein controlling from mount.
Tawaivuna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverstein content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Silverstein has hold of Tawaivuna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tawaivuna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tawaivuna is trying desperately to improve position.
Silverstein controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tawaivuna is looking to get to half guard.
Silverstein controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Silverstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tawaivuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silverstein.
Tawaivuna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silverstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tawaivuna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silverstein's waist but Silverstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tawaivuna off to one side. #TD2#
Silverstein gets a double leg takedown into Tawaivuna's guard.
Silverstein is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Silverstein.#T1#
Yet more stalling tactics from Silverstein.#SUB#
Silverstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silverstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverstein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tawaivuna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silverstein forces his way into half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silverstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tawaivuna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tawaivuna wants to improve his position but Silverstein is controlling well.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Silverstein has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverstein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silverstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tawaivuna working to try and regain half guard.
Silverstein looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Tawaivuna regains half guard.#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Silverstein seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silverstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions off his back.
Silverstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tawaivuna trying to get back to full guard but Silverstein takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ribaraoi Tawaivuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klaus Silverstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tawaivuna is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Silverstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silverstein 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Silverstein!
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Event:
RRFC 21: Sir vs Ford
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tawaivuna somewhat.
Tawaivuna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva thuds his right hand into Tawaivuna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Silva pushes Tawaivuna up against the cage in a clinch.
Tawaivuna takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Silva has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Tawaivuna in his tracks for a moment.
Tawaivuna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Felipe Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribaraoi Tawaivuna.
Tawaivuna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Tawaivuna takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands an elbow just above Tawaivuna 's eye.
Tawaivuna looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tawaivuna's defenses.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Tawaivuna shrugs off. #ROC#
Tawaivuna is rocked!
Tawaivuna takes an elbow to the temple.
Tawaivuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?#T1#
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Tawaivuna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Tawaivuna's ribcage.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva has Tawaivuna pressed against the cage. He pushes Tawaivuna back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Silva throws a beautiful elbow that sends Tawaivuna crashing to the floor! Silva piles on the pressure with more strikes! Tawaivuna is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Silva!
In his post fight interview, Felipe Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 12
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna shoots in looking for a takedown. Aljandro tries to sprawl out of it but Tawaivuna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aljandro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aljandro attempts a counter takedown but Tawaivuna avoids it well and moves away.
Tawaivuna darts in looking for a takedown but Aljandro gets double underhooks and turns Tawaivuna into the cage. #TD#
Aljandro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tawaivuna's half guard.#SUB2#
Tawaivuna is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Aljandro is tapping! Great win for Tawaivuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 10
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from De Lima.
Tawaivuna is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tawaivuna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tawaivuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tawaivuna is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De Lima.
De Lima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Lima scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from De Lima lands.
De Lima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tawaivuna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by De Lima's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigo De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribaraoi Tawaivuna.
De Lima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tawaivuna backs up against the cage.
Tawaivuna darts in looking for a takedown but De Lima gets double underhooks and turns Tawaivuna into the cage.
A jab from De Lima finds it's way through Tawaivuna's defenses.
De Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Lima as he jumps to the side.
Ribaraoi Tawaivuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawaivuna misses with a takedown
and Tawaivuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tawaivuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
De Lima cracks Tawaivuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Lima stalks Tawaivuna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tawaivuna's face. Tawaivuna staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from De Lima.
De Lima swinging wildly here.
Tawaivuna shoots for a takedown but De Lima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Tawaivuna drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Lima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tawaivuna looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Lima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
De Lima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tawaivuna is controlling him.
De Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tawaivuna's guard. #REVR##T2#
De Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Lima pushes down on Tawaivuna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tawaivuna wants to get back to full guard.
De Lima controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Tawaivuna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Lima sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Tawaivuna is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! De Lima is tapping! Great win for Tawaivuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Event:
RRFC 12: Pandens vs De Lima
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Millhouse digs a good hook to Tawaivuna's body.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Millhouse as he jumps to the side.
Millhouse unleashes a big counter combination but Tawaivuna bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tawaivuna fails with the takedown.
Tawaivuna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tawaivuna sets himself, and Millhouse steps forward looking for the clinch! Tawaivuna avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ribaraoi Tawaivuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millhouse lands with a slapping head kick.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Millhouse but Millhouse pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Millhouse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tawaivuna is looking for a takedown.
Millhouse working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Millhouse breaks from the clinch.
Tawaivuna shoots for a takedown but Millhouse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Millhouse misses with a wild combination.
Tawaivuna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Millhouse counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Millhouse rushes Tawaivuna and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Millhouse gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Tawaivuna has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Millhouse. Oh but Tawaivuna has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Millhouse goes limp - he's gone! Tawaivuna jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 7
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Tawaivuna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tawaivuna shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomcic tries to sprawl out of it but Tawaivuna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomcic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tawaivuna has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tomcic.
Tomcic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tomcic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomcic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tawaivuna has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tomcic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tomcic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tawaivuna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ribaraoi Tawaivuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomcic sizes up Tawaivuna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomcic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tomcic scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Tawaivuna 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!#CL2#
Tomcic clinches with his opponent.
Oh Tawaivuna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomcic lands an elbow just above Tawaivuna 's eye.
Tomcic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomcic creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tawaivuna's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tawaivuna drops to his knees and Tomcic pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Tomcic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
McCaffrey stuffs the takedown.
McCaffrey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tawaivuna tries to avoid it but McCaffrey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tawaivuna to the ground. Tawaivuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As McCaffrey backs off Tawaivuna throws a huge counter combo but McCaffrey manages to avoid it all.
McCaffrey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tawaivuna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCaffrey somewhat.
Tawaivuna scores with a three punch combo!
McCaffrey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tawaivuna.#TD#
McCaffrey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCaffrey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCaffrey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tawaivuna defending well though.
McCaffrey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawaivuna throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McCaffrey throwing shots but Tawaivuna is blocking nicely.
McCaffrey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tawaivuna on the ground.
Tawaivuna gets full guard.#T1#
McCaffrey scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
McCaffrey stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Tawaivuna has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! McCaffrey manages to get his head free but now Tawaivuna has transitioned to an armbar! McCaffrey grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Tawaivuna! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Hilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tawaivuna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown but Hilton shows good takedown defense.
Hilton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hilton stuffs the takedown.
Lance Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hilton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tawaivuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tawaivuna wants to sweep but no luck.
Tawaivuna controls Hilton momentarily but Hilton frees himself. #SUB2#
Hilton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tawaivuna dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hilton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hilton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hilton lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hilton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tawaivuna defends it easily.#T1#
Hilton is striking but Tawaivuna is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hilton landing rabbit punches to the side of Tawaivuna's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Hilton is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #SUB#
Tawaivuna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hilton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tawaivuna.
Tawaivuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hilton missing with punches from the bottom.
Hilton is looking to improve his position.
Hilton missing with punches from the bottom.
Hilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tawaivuna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Hilton throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Tawaivuna manages to pass to side control.
Hilton tries to improve position but can't.
Hilton throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hilton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hilton is not content to let Tawaivuna control the position.
Tawaivuna slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Hilton.
Hilton swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hilton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hilton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tawaivuna. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Hilton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tawaivuna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hilton swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tawaivuna tries to control but Hilton wriggling away.
Hilton srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
#SUB#
Hilton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tawaivuna gets his way!
I really don't envy Hilton right now.
Hilton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Hilton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tawaivuna.
Hilton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hilton is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Hilton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hilton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tawaivuna. What's that going to do exactly?
Hilton tries to improve his position but instead Tawaivuna has taken his back!
Tawaivuna is trying to stick to Hilton's back but Hilton is turning into Tawaivuna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tawaivuna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hilton.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Tawaivuna wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tawaivuna cracks the inside of Hilton's front leg.
Tawaivuna has a takedown stuffed.
Hilton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ribaraoi Tawaivuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hilton shoots and misses
and Tawaivuna counters with a series of strikes. Hilton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tawaivuna looks for a takedown but Hilton sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ribaraoi Tawaivuna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tawaivuna tries to clinch up.
Hilton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tawaivuna swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Tawaivuna as Hilton shoots in.
Tawaivuna shoots for a takedown but Hilton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tawaivuna as he avoids it easily.
Ribaraoi Tawaivuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Hilton.
Tawaivuna throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Lance Hilton has been cut.#TD2#
Hilton shoots in and gets a takedown into Tawaivuna's guard.#ES#
Tawaivuna has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hilton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilton wants a takedown.
Hilton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tawaivuna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tawaivuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hilton.
Tawaivuna lands a body shot.
Hilton is breathing heavily.
Hilton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tawaivuna is looking to break free of the clinch but Hilton has double underhooks.
Hilton is trying to drag Tawaivuna to the mat but Tawaivuna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Tawaivuna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hilton can't get the takedown.
Hilton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tawaivuna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hilton wants to take the fight to the mat but Tawaivuna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tawaivuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tawaivuna fails with a takedown attempt.
Hilton tries for a takedown but Tawaivuna circles away easily
and Tawaivuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Tawaivuna fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Hilton dives in and scores a takedown into Tawaivuna's guard.
Hilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Tawaivuna has wrist control.
Hilton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tawaivuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Tawaivuna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hilton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tawaivuna manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hilton has Tawaivuna in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hilton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tawaivuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawaivuna wants to get up but he can't break Hilton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
Hilton looking for a guillotine here but Tawaivuna defends easily.
Hilton is looking to sweep but instead, Tawaivuna has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Tawaivuna seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hilton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
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