Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 302 Dall Jr vs Brown
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Enqvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Lvavatai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enqvist throws out the jab.
Lvavatai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot.
Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Enqvist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lvavatai under the eye.#CL#
Enqvist forces Lvavatai back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Enqvist.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai 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.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Enqvist is struggling to control the position.
Enqvist 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.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lvavatai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enqvist walks away with a smile on his face. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Lvavatai keeps it at a distance.
Enqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enqvist is looking to slow Lvavatai down with leg kicks.
Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Enqvist moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Enqvist as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Lvavatai blocks the leg kick.
Enqvist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enqvist misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Enqvist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lvavatai throws a wild body kick that Enqvist sees coming a mile off.
Enqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lvavatai is able to avoid easily.
Enqvist throws a front kick that sends Lvavatai stumbling back into the cage.
Lvavatai lands a glancing blow to the side of Enqvist's head.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Enqvist throws a front kick aimed at Lvavatai 's knee but Lvavatai avoids it well. #CL#
Enqvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Enqvist.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Lvavatai .
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . #T3#
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist presses Lvavatai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist holds him up against the cage and eventually Lvavatai drops back down to his feet.
Enqvist is working Lvavatai over against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enqvist walks away with a smile on his face. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Enqvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Enqvist tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enqvist pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Enqvist tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Lvavatai checks it.
Lvavatai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot.
Enqvist 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. #CL#
Enqvist clinches.
Enqvist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Enqvist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enqvist smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist dominated that round.
That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Lvavatai keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Enqvist drives through and clinches with Lvavatai against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Enqvist lands a body punch.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Enqvist digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
Enqvist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lvavatai circles away quickly and effectively.
Enqvist looks to land a body kick but Lvavatai moved away.#CL#
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .#T1#
Lvavatai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Enqvist leaning against his opponent.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist lands with a light punch inside.
Enqvist tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist won't allow it.
Lvavatai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enqvist lands a left hand.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Lvavatai pulls guard successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Enqvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Enqvist gets to his feet. Lvavatai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lvavatai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Enqvist misses
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Enqvist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Enqvist misses.
Lvavatai throws a counter combo.
Enqvist wants to land a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Enqvist punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kimi Enqvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Enqvist moves to clinch but Lvavatai breaks away
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lvavatai lands a jab to the nose.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily.
Lvavatai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Lvavatai .
Nice uppercut lands for Enqvist. That snapped Lvavatai 's head back.
Enqvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lvavatai gets tackled into the cage by Enqvist. Enqvist maintains the clinch.
Enqvist stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Enqvist connects with a looping right hand.
Enqvist lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lvavatai will feel that in the morning.
Lvavatai catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Left hook, right uppercut from Enqvist.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enqvist tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Lvavatai 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Lvavatai 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist tries to clinch there but Lvavatai circles away.
Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enqvist backing away here, and Lvavatai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enqvist looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Enqvist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Enqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enqvist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enqvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Enqvist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enqvist. That's going to slow Lvavatai down. #CL#
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Enqvist lands a right hand.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lvavatai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist cracks Lvavatai with a nice body shot.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Enqvist.
A body shot lands from Enqvist. #BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Enqvist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Enqvist with the inside leg kick.
Lvavatai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Enqvist lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Enqvist clinches.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Enqvist is pushing Lvavatai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Enqvist gets through Lvavatai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lvavatai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lvavatai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing.
Lvavatai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimi Enqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enqvist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist!
An out of breath Kimi Enqvist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#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.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Burrows drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Lvavatai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Burrows avoids them all with ease.
Lvavatai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows tries to counter with a takedown but Lvavatai is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Burrows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lvavatai 's guard.
Lvavatai wants to stand up but Burrows is controlling him.
Burrows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burrows throws a strike but Lvavatai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom.
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burrows is striking off his back. Lvavatai thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Burrows has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Burrows moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU2#
Burrows is working an open guard so Lvavatai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!#R2#
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Lvavatai misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Lvavatai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Lvavatai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lvavatai pushes Burrows off looking to stand but Burrows dives back in and keeps control.
Lvavatai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burrows looks to land a strike but Lvavatai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lvavatai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lvavatai wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows throws a big right hand that misses.
Lvavatai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Burrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Burrows throws a strike but Lvavatai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SU2#
Lvavatai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A leg kick checked by Burrows.
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.
Lvavatai tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tiaoali Lvavatai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burrows slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai throws a nice looking combination but Burrows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burrows gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lvavatai .#T1#
Burrows moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Lvavatai didn't expect that.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Burrows is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burrows postures up in Lvavatai 's guard and throws a big left but Lvavatai blocks it.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Lvavatai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Lvavatai !#REVB#
Burrows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Burrows trying to strike off his back.
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lvavatai slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Burrows.#T3#
Burrows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burrows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Lvavatai blocks the strikes from Burrows.
Burrows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lvavatai blocks the strikes from Burrows. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lvavatai lunges at Burrows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burrows's hand.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lvavatai scores with a head kick. #T4#
Lvavatai lands a head kick. Burrows smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Lvavatai misses.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.
Lvavatai throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lvavatai !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lvavatai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stuart Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows misses with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lvavatai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
An out of breath Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 290 Morrison vs Dragneel
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Kazimierz shoots in but Lvavatai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Kazimierz fails with the takedown
and Kazimierz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Kazimierz.
Lvavatai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazimierz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lvavatai 's waist but Lvavatai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazimierz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kazimierz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lvavatai sprawls well initially but Kazimierz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kazimierz content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kazimierz is looking to stall here but Lvavatai recovers full guard.
Kazimierz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazimierz is pushing down on Lvavatai 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lvavatai is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazimierz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kazimierz stalling.
Lvavatai is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazimierz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazimierz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lvavatai is looking to escape.
Lvavatai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazimierz in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kazimierz tries to clinch but Lvavatai is having none of it.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazimierz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lvavatai , which made it look bad.
Kazimierz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lvavatai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazimierz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kazimierz shoots for a takedown but Lvavatai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Kazimierz closes the distance and clinches up with Lvavatai , looking for a takedown. Kazimierz pushes Lvavatai against the cage but Lvavatai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lvavatai throws a nice head kick!
Kazimierz misses with a takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Kazimierz avoids it easily.
Lvavatai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazimierz.
Lvavatai cracks Kazimierz with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazimierz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazimierz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lvavatai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kazimierz is looking to land body kicks.
Kazimierz moves to clinch but Lvavatai breaks away
and Lvavatai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kazimierz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lvavatai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Kazimierz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lvavatai was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazimierz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lvavatai is retaining full guard.
Kazimierz prevents Lvavatai from getting back to his feet. #T1##SU#
Kazimierz stands and steps away. Lvavatai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kazimierz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lvavatai circles away.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kazimierz jumps guard but Lvavatai stands there with Kazimierz around his waist. Kazimierz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazimierz is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Kazimierz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lvavatai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lvavatai throws a big counter head kick but Kazimierz avoids it with no problem.
Lvavatai throws a nice head kick!
Kazimierz misses with a right hand
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Kazimierz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Lvavatai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Lvavatai stuffs the takedown.
Kazimierz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Lvavatai gets tackled into the cage by Kazimierz. Kazimierz maintains the clinch.
Lvavatai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazimierz closes the distance but Lvavatai moves to the side
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lvavatai tries to bum rush Kazimierz with a series of wild strikes but Kazimierz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazimierz is looking to counter the offense by Lvavatai and move into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazimierz takes a swing at Lvavatai 's ribcage but misses.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up.
Kazimierz lands with an uppercut that bounces Lvavatai off the cage and back into range.
Kazimierz closes the distance but Lvavatai moves to the side
and Lvavatai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Kazimierz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lvavatai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lvavatai wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazimierz slips under a jab.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Lvavatai .
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lvavatai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Kazimierz's head but Kazimierz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##CL#
Kazimierz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazimierz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kazimierz has Lvavatai pressed against the cage, preventing Lvavatai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lvavatai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kazimierz effectively controlling the action here.
Lvavatai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lvavatai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazimierz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kazimierz with a poor takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai jabs Kazimierz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazimierz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lvavatai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kazimierz misses with a kick to the body.
Kazimierz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Kazimierz looks for a takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Kazimierz avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Kazimierz looking to score a takedown here. Lvavatai is defending well but Kazimierz drives through and ends up in Lvavatai 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz postures up in Lvavatai 's guard and throws a big left but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazimierz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kazimierz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lvavatai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kazimierz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Kazimierz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kazimierz throws a head kick but Lvavatai moves out of range. #CL#
Kazimierz clinches up against the cage.
Kazimierz tries to pull guard but Lvavatai won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kazimierz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazimierz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lvavatai counters with a low kick, right behind Kazimierz 's knee.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Kazimierz moves out of range.
Lvavatai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown but Lvavatai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazimierz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kazimierz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lvavatai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left.
Kazimierz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kazimierz throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lvavatai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazimierz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazimierz. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazimierz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazimierz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Lvavatai lands a leg kick that knocks Kazimierz off balance momentarily.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lvavatai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazimierz moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazimierz darts in trying to clinch
and Lvavatai counters with a two punch combo.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lvavatai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lvavatai throws a fast counter high kick but Kazimierz manages to duck under it in time.
Lvavatai tries to bum rush Kazimierz with a series of wild strikes but Kazimierz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazimierz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.
Kazimierz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Kazimierz throws a sloppy head kick and Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
Kazimierz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Kazimierz avoids it with no problem.
Kazimierz slips under a jab.
Kazimierz swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up
and Kazimierz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kazimierz works Lvavatai 's body with a nice hook.
Kazimierz wants to clinch
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lvavatai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A relieved looking Tiaoali Lvavatai 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: DMMA 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Yeltsin Jr misses.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a left hand
and Lvavatai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Lvavatai 's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yeltsin Jr scores with the left hand. Lvavatai knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Yeltsin Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheers as Yeltsin Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lvavatai doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeltsin Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Yeltsin Jr's head but Yeltsin Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL2#
Yeltsin Jr instigates a clinch.
Lvavatai working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Yeltsin Jr jumps guard and drags Lvavatai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lvavatai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yeltsin Jr's guard.
Yeltsin Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yeltsin Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Let's hope that Yeltsin Jr 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.
Yeltsin Jr works his way into full mount!
Lvavatai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Yeltsin Jr controlling the pace for now.
Yeltsin Jr punching from mount but Lvavatai doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yeltsin Jr controlling from mount. #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.
You get the feeling that Lvavatai really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Yeltsin Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yeltsin Jr controlling from mount.
Lvavatai is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yeltsin Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yeltsin Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lvavatai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yeltsin Jr tries to clinch but Lvavatai is having none of it.
Yeltsin Jr swings widly with a right hand
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick
enabling Lvavatai to counter with a crisp jab.
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Yeltsin Jr moves away and avoids it.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai checks a leg kick nicely.
Lvavatai needs to keep his hands up - Yeltsin Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body kick there by Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeltsin Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yeltsin Jr misses the shot to the body.
Yeltsin Jr lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a leg kick.
Lvavatai is looking for a counter combo.
A cross from Lvavatai lands.
Lvavatai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Lvavatai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot by Yeltsin Jr.
A low kick from Yeltsin Jr is predictable there
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yeltsin Jr sizes up Lvavatai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yeltsin Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Lvavatai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lvavatai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yeltsin Jr checks it well.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeltsin Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Donk. Yeltsin Jr catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Yeltsin Jr moves into range and clinches up with Lvavatai .
Lvavatai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lvavatai can't break the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but Yeltsin Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Yeltsin Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Lvavatai is trying to force a seperation but Yeltsin Jr has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yeltsin Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yeltsin Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Lvavatai tries to break free but Yeltsin Jr pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Lvavatai can't break the clinch.
A short right from Yeltsin Jr on the inside.
Lvavatai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lvavatai to keep the fight standing.
Yeltsin Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yeltsin Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lvavatai working hard to break the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lvavatai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yeltsin Jr keeps control of Lvavatai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC#
Lvavatai manages to break the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Yeltsin Jr moves away and avoids it.
Yeltsin Jr misses the jab.
Yeltsin Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Nice shot lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Yeltsin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai thinks about countering with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Yeltsin Jr.
A shot to the liver by Yeltsin Jr. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Yeltsin Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yeltsin Jr dips to his left and cracks Lvavatai with an uppercut!
Yeltsin Jr misses with a left hand
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lvavatai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lvavatai works over Yeltsin Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Yeltsin Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Lvavatai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeltsin Jr throws a solid leg kick but Lvavatai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeltsin Jr lands with an overhand left.
Yeltsin Jr thumps Lvavatai with a low kick.#T1#
Yeltsin Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeltsin Jr.
A low kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yeltsin Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Yeltsin Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yeltsin Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yeltsin Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Yeltsin Jr finds it's target.
Yeltsin Jr wants to clinch up but Lvavatai keeps it at a distance.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yeltsin Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeltsin Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lvavatai walks into a stiff left hand from Yeltsin Jr.#CL2#
Yeltsin Jr darts in and clinches Lvavatai up against the cage.#BC#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Yeltsin Jr clinches.
Lvavatai can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Yeltsin Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai tries to break free but Yeltsin Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lvavatai wants to break free but Yeltsin Jr has control.
Yeltsin Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lvavatai to keep the fight standing.
Yeltsin Jr prevents Lvavatai from breaking the clinch.
Lvavatai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Lvavatai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yeltsin Jr has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Lvavatai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back to recover.
Lvavatai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yeltsin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lvavatai circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Yeltsin Jr drives through and clinches with Lvavatai against the cage.
Yeltsin Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lvavatai is trying to force a seperation but Yeltsin Jr has the dominant position.
Yeltsin Jr stalling against the cage.
Boris Yeltsin Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yeltsin Jr prevents Lvavatai from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Yeltsin Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yeltsin Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Yeltsin Jr!
Our winner, Boris Yeltsin Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 271 Martin vs McKane
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Reaper takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Reaper tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reaper.#BC#
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Lvavatai scores with a takedown into Reaper's guard.
Lvavatai trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper is controlling Lvavatai 's posture.
Lvavatai wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving. #SUB#
Lvavatai has gone for a leg lock! Reaper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lvavatai 's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Lvavatai has his foot on Reaper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaper works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lvavatai is looking for a triangle but Reaper pushes his legs off easily.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Lvavatai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reaper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lvavatai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reaper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reaper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lvavatai being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reaper advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lvavatai looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Reaper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lvavatai tries to roll over but Reaper keeps him under control.
Reaper sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lvavatai is trying to maintain the position but Reaper is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reaper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lvavatai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lvavatai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper sizes up Lvavatai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Lvavatai 's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reaper lands a jab.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lvavatai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reaper tries to avoid it but Lvavatai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reaper to the ground. Reaper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Reaper's head but Reaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Reaper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reaper throws a leg kick but Lvavatai checks it.
Lvavatai tries to counter with a takedown but Reaper is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Lvavatai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lvavatai lands in his opponent's guard.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Lvavatai from controlling successfully.
Reaper looking for a sweep. Not yet Reaper, not yet.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Lvavatai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lvavatai has gone for a leg lock! Reaper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lvavatai 's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reaper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lvavatai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reaper has managed to get both his arms back between Lvavatai 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lvavatai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Reaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lvavatai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lvavatai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reaper controls the pace.#SUB#
Reaper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lvavatai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reaper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lvavatai .
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lvavatai is trying to control Reaper's posture but Reaper avoids it.
Reaper taking a breather here.
Reaper is continuing to stall.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai stops Reaper from passing to mount.
Reaper working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lvavatai can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Lvavatai holding on.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lvavatai is trying to escape the position but Reaper is controlling the position.
Lvavatai tries to bench press Reaper off him but Reaper keeps the position.
Lvavatai wants to control but Reaper postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reaper throws out the jab.
Lvavatai tries to counter with a takedown but Reaper is quick to defend against it.
Lvavatai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Reaper is predictable there
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Reaper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Lvavatai sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Reaper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reaper lands with a nice body punch.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt - Reaper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reaper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reaper sprawls and moves away.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reaper cracks Lvavatai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lvavatai is defended easily by Reaper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Reaper 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reaper.
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a nice body shot.
Reaper misses with a right hand
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reaper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lvavatai checks a leg kick.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Reaper moved out of range nicely.
Reaper defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Lvavatai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lvavatai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Jake Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reaper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lvavatai 's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Reaper. Beautiful body shot.
Lvavatai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reaper tests Lvavatai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reaper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Reaper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lvavatai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai trying to control but Reaper is working from the bottom.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lvavatai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reaper is pulling down on Lvavatai 's head to control his posture.
Lvavatai with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Lvavatai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reaper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reaper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reaper! #REVB#
Lvavatai is trying to work for a sweep but Reaper has mounted him!
Jake Reaper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reaper controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Lvavatai tries to lock up and control but Reaper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reaper with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lvavatai tries to hold on but Reaper pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reaper controlling from mount.
Lvavatai wants to hold on but Reaper pushes him away.
Reaper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Reaper avoids the attempt from Lvavatai to control.
Reaper controlling the pace for now.
Reaper blocks Lvavatai 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lvavatai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reaper looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reaper 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Reaper!
An out of breath Jake Reaper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Dankovich vs Bonaparte
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai misses with a left hand
and Tomonaga counters with a straight right hand.
Lvavatai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomonaga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tomonaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lvavatai . That's going to slow Tomonaga down.
We've been hearing reports that Lvavatai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Shinichiro Tomonaga has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lvavatai throws a right hand that Tomonaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomonaga also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Tomonaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Lvavatai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tomonaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tomonaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lvavatai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lvavatai misses with a series of wild punches.
Lvavatai thumps Tomonaga with a low kick.
Lvavatai clobbers Tomonaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Lvavatai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lvavatai misses with a left hand
and Tomonaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Tomonaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lvavatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tomonaga! But no joy.
Lvavatai lands a jab-cross combination.
Lvavatai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tomonaga defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai misses with a right hand
and Tomonaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Lvavatai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lvavatai scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Lvavatai lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai scores with a head kick. Tomonaga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tomonaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomonaga is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lvavatai .
Tomonaga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomonaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lvavatai connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai connects with a crisp jab. #T4##KD#
Lvavatai drops Tomonaga with a right and a left! Lvavatai comes rushing in but Tomonaga regains his composure and manages to keep Lvavatai in guard. #ROC#Tomonaga is rocked!#SU#
Lvavatai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tomonaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Lvavatai finish him?
BOOM! Lvavatai lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tomonaga. Tomonaga tries to recover but Lvavatai is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tomonaga lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs Thai
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but Shoenfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Lvavatai misses with a looping right.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lvavatai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoenfeld circles away quickly and effectively.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Lvavatai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoenfeld circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Lvavatai 's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lvavatai defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lvavatai . Shoenfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lvavatai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it easily.#T1#
Lvavatai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lvavatai lands a nice shot to the body.
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Lvavatai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shoenfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lvavatai .
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Shoenfeld moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
Shoenfeld takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lvavatai misses with a two punch combination.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lvavatai defends it well.
Shoenfeld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but Shoenfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Lvavatai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Shoenfeld counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shoenfeld.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lvavatai is keeping the position for now.
Shoenfeld passes Lvavatai 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shoenfeld stops Lvavatai from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld works his way into side control. #T3#
Lvavatai prevents Shoenfeld from improving position.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lvavatai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shoenfeld is controlling him well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lvavatai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shoenfeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai looks to land a body kick but Shoenfeld moved away.
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Shoenfeld moves away and avoids it.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Lvavatai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoenfeld defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
Shoenfeld has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoenfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shoenfeld ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Lvavatai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shoenfeld takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lvavatai scores with a hook to the body. Shoenfeld takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lvavatai 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 Shoenfeld has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoenfeld and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shoenfeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Shoenfeld checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shoenfeld avoids the body shot from Lvavatai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lvavatai pushes Shoenfeld off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lvavatai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lvavatai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lvavatai scores with a nice right hand.
Lvavatai with a hook.
Lvavatai takes a swing at Shoenfeld's ribcage but misses.
Lvavatai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shoenfeld checks a leg kick.
Shoenfeld slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Shoenfeld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoenfeld wants to free his trapped foot but Lvavatai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lvavatai pushes Shoenfeld off looking to stand but Shoenfeld dives back in and keeps control. #T2##SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lvavatai is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold.
Shoenfeld tries to pass to full mount but Lvavatai defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lvavatai defends it well.
Lvavatai is trying to stand.
Brett Shoenfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but Lvavatai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shoenfeld to get the leverage.
Shoenfeld prevents Lvavatai from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lvavatai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No joy there for Lvavatai , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lvavatai defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Lvavatai jabs Shoenfeld to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoenfeld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shoenfeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Shoenfeld takes one to the chin there.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoenfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands with a hook. Shoenfeld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lvavatai throws a body punch but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lvavatai defends it well.
Lvavatai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shoenfeld is out of range and Lvavatai settles back down.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shoenfeld on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Lvavatai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lvavatai . Shoenfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Shoenfeld counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shoenfeld.

Lvavatai uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Lvavatai misses with a few strikes there.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoenfeld moves away.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai scores with a hook to the body. Shoenfeld takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lvavatai misses with a looping right.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lvavatai misses with a wild body shot.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Shoenfeld moves out of range easily. #T2#
Lvavatai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoenfeld walks into a left hand.
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Shoenfeld ducked under it nicely.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lvavatai defends it well.
A nice combination there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai misses with a wild combination.
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Lvavatai misses with a low kick.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lvavatai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoenfeld on the side of the head.
Shoenfeld dodges the punch combination from Lvavatai .
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but Shoenfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Lvavatai throws a series of strikes that have Shoenfeld backpedaling.
Lvavatai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Shoenfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lvavatai defends it well.
Lvavatai misses the shot to the body.
Lvavatai thows a leg kick but Shoenfeld checks it #TD2#
and Shoenfeld counters with a single leg into guard. Lvavatai didn't expect that.
Lvavatai wants to stand up but Shoenfeld is controlling him.
Shoenfeld pushes down on Lvavatai 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Shoenfeld passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lvavatai !
Lvavatai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lvavatai is squirming around, avoiding Shoenfeld's attempts to control the action.
Lvavatai is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Brett Shoenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoenfeld throwing strikes but Lvavatai bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lvavatai , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
After winning the bout, Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kock lands with a short shot to the head.
Lvavatai is looking to break free of the clinch but Kock has double underhooks.
Kock prevents Lvavatai from breaking the clinch.
Kock prevents Lvavatai from breaking the clinch.
Lvavatai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Kock.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock swings wildly with an uppercut but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai is trying to force a seperation but Kock has the dominant position.#TD#
Kock pulls guard.
Lvavatai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kock's guard.#SUB#
Kock looking for a guillotine here but Lvavatai defends easily.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Kock is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SU2#
Lvavatai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kock slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
Kock shoots for a double leg takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well. He's pushed Kock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Good work by Kock as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Lvavatai ducks right into an uppercut from Kock.
Lvavatai lands a jab to the head.
Lvavatai throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Kock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lvavatai circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batang Kock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kock has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Kock fails to land.
The referee calls for Kock to work. #BC#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
Kock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Lvavatai dodges the punch combination from Kock.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Lvavatai swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lvavatai thinking.
Lvavatai catches Kock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Kock is looking to wear down Lvavatai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Lvavatai . #T4#
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Lvavatai .
Kock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock slips a jab and a cross from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Kock swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range. #CL#
Kock rushes Lvavatai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lvavatai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock misses with the combination.
Kock cracks Lvavatai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lvavatai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Lvavatai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lvavatai misses with a left hand
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Kock throws a front kick that sends Lvavatai stumbling back into the cage.
Kock lands with a hook. Lvavatai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that Kock ducks under and follows up with a left that Kock also avoids with ease.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Kock slams his shin into Lvavatai 's torso.
Lvavatai thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Kock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lvavatai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai is not content to let Kock control the position.
Lvavatai pushes Kock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kock is chipping away with strikes.
Lvavatai tries to escape but Kock is in control. #T3##SUB#
Kock tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
Lvavatai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lvavatai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lvavatai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kock in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kock working the ground and pound from side control.
Lvavatai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that second round.
That's time! Kock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target. #TD#
Kock shoots in and gets a takedown into Lvavatai 's guard.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai has momentary wrist control but Kock slips an elbow through the middle.
Kock prevents Lvavatai from getting back to his feet.
Kock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kock landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kock manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Kock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Lvavatai is refusing to be controlled, as Kock sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kock is looking to stall here but Lvavatai recovers full guard.
Lvavatai is looking to stand up but Kock isn't so interested in that idea.
Batang Kock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES2#
Lvavatai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but Kock moves out of range easily.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kock. Lvavatai shrugs it off though.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Lvavatai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lvavatai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lvavatai misses with a series of wild punches.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that Kock avoids nicely.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Kock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kock lands a lovely overhand right.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lvavatai manages to circle out of the way.
Lvavatai wants to slow Kock down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Kock defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
As Lvavatai looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Lvavatai just gets out of the way.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
Lvavatai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Kock is looking to counter with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiaoali Lvavatai .
I think Kock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Lvavatai misses with a wild combination.
McKraken punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Lvavatai with a hook.#TD#
McKraken gets a double leg takedown into Lvavatai 's guard.
McKraken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKraken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai wants to stand but McKraken is controlling the position.
McKraken controlling from the top position.
McKraken wants to stand but Lvavatai is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##ES2#
Lvavatai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McKraken presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but McKraken has him pressed against the cage.
McKraken dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McKraken wants a takedown.
McKraken will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lvavatai up against the cage.
Lvavatai tries to break free but McKraken pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McKraken prevents Lvavatai from breaking the clinch.#T2#
McKraken is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lvavatai is defending well for now.#BC2#
Lvavatai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McKraken moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lvavatai .
McKraken manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McKraken scores with a hook to the body.
Lvavatai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McKraken throws a push kick but Lvavatai slaps the foot to one side.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKraken dives in and grabs Lvavatai 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lvavatai pushes down on McKraken's head and hops out.
Lvavatai feints a counter leg kick.
Lvavatai blocks a leg kick.
Lvavatai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3##CL#
McKraken takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
McKraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
McKraken clinches. #BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lvavatai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKraken throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lvavatai 's waist but Lvavatai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKraken off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Lvavatai misses. #TD#
McKraken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lvavatai is trying to stand up here but McKraken is controlling him well. #ES2#
Lvavatai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McKraken keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Lvavatai connects with a right hand. McKraken shakes it off.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
McKraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McKraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McKraken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lvavatai wants to land a leg kick but McKraken is out of range.
McKraken misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lvavatai throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
McKraken pushes Lvavatai up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
McKraken has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lvavatai uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lvavatai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tiaoali Lvavatai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of McKraken's head but McKraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKraken. #TD#
McKraken drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKraken not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lvavatai wants to stand and escape but McKraken is having none of it.
McKraken lands a couple of digs.
McKraken stands up over Lvavatai , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lvavatai wants to stand up but McKraken is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken throwing strikes from guard but Lvavatai blocks nicely.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKraken sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lvavatai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McKraken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lvavatai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lvavatai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKraken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lvavatai blocks it with crossed arms.
Lvavatai is trying to break free.
McKraken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lvavatai 's efforts to push away.
McKraken looking for a takedown.
McKraken misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##CL#
McKraken rushes Lvavatai and presses him up against the cage.
Lvavatai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lvavatai wants to get back to striking at distance but McKraken won't allow it.
McKraken controlling the action here for a moment.
Lvavatai is looking to break free of the clinch but McKraken has double underhooks.
McKraken stalling the fight.
McKraken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lvavatai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but McKraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKraken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lvavatai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
McKraken gets a clinch.
McKraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lvavatai is trying to break free.#BC#
McKraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from McKraken. #T3#
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McKraken defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like McKraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lvavatai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lvavatai cracks McKraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lvavatai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai connects with the punch.
Lvavatai checks a leg kick.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but McKraken avoids it with no problem.
McKraken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A leg kick checked by McKraken.#TD#
McKraken closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lvavatai quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKraken lands a nice short elbow.
Lvavatai is trying to stand. #T4#
McKraken wants to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai taking some punishment here, with McKraken in his half guard.
Lvavatai pushes McKraken off looking to stand but McKraken dives back in and keeps control.
McKraken is taking a breather. Lvavatai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McKraken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McKraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
McKraken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lvavatai has had enough of the clinch but McKraken keeps him there for the moment.
Lvavatai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKraken tries to pull guard but Lvavatai holds him up against the cage and eventually McKraken drops back down to his feet.
Lvavatai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
McKraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKraken slips under a jab.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and McKraken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McKraken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB#
McKraken seems to be working for a kimura but Lvavatai defends the submission attempt.
McKraken prevents Lvavatai from standing back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McKraken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McKraken controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
It looked like McKraken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lvavatai thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKraken is looking to clinch but Lvavatai is avoiding it. #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.
Good work by Lvavatai as he checks the leg kick.
McKraken lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McKraken slips under a jab.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on McKraken's shoulder, as McKraken tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai keeps the fight on the outside.
Lvavatai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKraken.
Gemechu McKraken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKraken fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKraken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lvavatai circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lvavatai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKraken checks a leg kick.
Lvavatai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lvavatai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but McKraken ducks down to avoid it.
McKraken throws a sloppy head kick and Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
Gemechu McKraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
Lvavatai misses with a lunging right hand
and McKraken counters with a left and a right that stings Lvavatai .
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. McKraken saw that one coming.#CL#
McKraken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lvavatai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKraken has a couple of punches blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tries to break the clinch but McKraken is controlling the position.
Gemechu McKraken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lvavatai working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
McKraken manages to break the clinch.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKraken.
McKraken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McKraken throws a head kick that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a three punch combo that has McKraken backing up. McKraken nods at Lvavatai to acknowledge the strikes.
Lvavatai scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from McKraken, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4##TD#
McKraken looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lvavatai is looking to escape.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lvavatai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McKraken.
McKraken passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken trying to control but Lvavatai is having none of it.
Lvavatai tries to buck McKraken off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiaoali Lvavatai .
I've got Lvavatai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
Our winner, Tiaoali Lvavatai , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Storm
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
McVicker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Lvavatai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McVicker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McVicker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lvavatai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lvavatai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but McVicker has him pressed against the cage.
McVicker tries to pull guard but Lvavatai won't allow it.
McVicker stalling the fight.
Lvavatai is looking to break free of the clinch but McVicker has double underhooks. #BC#
Lvavatai manages to break the clinch.
Lvavatai throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
McVicker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lvavatai defends it well.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
McVicker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lvavatai with a body shot.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
McVicker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Lvavatai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McVicker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Lvavatai is trying to force a seperation but McVicker has the dominant position.
Lvavatai is looking to break free of the clinch but McVicker has double underhooks. #BC#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVicker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lvavatai .
McVicker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
McVicker misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai throws out a leg kick but McVicker moves out of range and Lvavatai only half commits.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut
and McVicker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lvavatai thinking.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
We've been told by Lvavatai 's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McVicker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .#T2#
Some wild striking there from Lvavatai .
A head kick by Lvavatai misses
and McVicker counters with a right hand to the body.
McVicker moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
McVicker takes one to the chin there.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai stuffs the takedown attempt from McVicker. McVicker gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Lvavatai motions for McVicker to come forward. Lvavatai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McVicker circles away quickly and effectively.
Lvavatai throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and McVicker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McVicker stalls. #BC#
Lvavatai manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Lvavatai .#TD2#
McVicker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lvavatai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McVicker dives into side control. #REVR#
An elbow from McVicker crashes against the mat.
McVicker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lvavatai 's legs.
McVicker slows the pace down.
Lvavatai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
McVicker tries to move to full mount but Lvavatai actually manages to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from McVicker there.
McVicker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lvavatai is looking to escape.
Lvavatai is refusing to be controlled, as McVicker sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is defending against the submission attempts here by McVicker.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lvavatai keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but McVicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McVicker connects with a single shot there.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McVicker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai is winning the standup battle so far.
Lvavatai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVicker throws out the jab.
McVicker looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but McVicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai cracks McVicker with an open hand slap.
McVicker slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
A jab from Lvavatai does it's job there.
Lvavatai lands a jab to the nose.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Lvavatai 's shoulder, as Lvavatai tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai throws a push kick but McVicker slaps the foot to one side.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but McVicker moves out of range easily.
McVicker slips a jab from Lvavatai .
McVicker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a single leg into guard. Lvavatai didn't expect that.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but McVicker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lvavatai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVicker can do to turn this around?
McVicker wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving.
McVicker scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McVicker.
McVicker controls from within his opponent's guard.
McVicker throwing strikes but missing.
McVicker prevents Lvavatai from getting back to his feet.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McVicker slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lvavatai lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
McVicker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
McVicker trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
McVicker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McVicker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lvavatai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lvavatai pushes McVicker off but McVicker dives into side control.
Lvavatai is trying to buck McVicker off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McVicker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McVicker working the ground and pound.
McVicker landing a few strikes.
Lvavatai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McVicker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
McVicker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McVicker trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
McVicker cracks Lvavatai with a big right hand but Lvavatai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McVicker wants to land a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
McVicker lands a head shot.#TD2#
McVicker scores with a takedown into Lvavatai 's guard.

Lvavatai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Lvavatai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McVicker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lvavatai . Lvavatai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McVicker with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
McVicker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lvavatai is trying to stand up here but McVicker is controlling him well. #T1#
Lvavatai has hold of McVicker's hands but McVicker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Lvavatai is defending against the submission attempts here by McVicker. #SUB2#
McVicker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
McVicker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McVicker working over Lvavatai with some ground and pound. Lvavatai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lvavatai pushes McVicker off looking to stand but McVicker dives back in and keeps control.
McVicker working Lvavatai over with strikes.
McVicker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Lvavatai is having none of it.
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
McVicker works his way into full mount!
McVicker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McVicker scoring with strikes but Lvavatai is staying in there.
McVicker controlling from the full mount.
Lvavatai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McVicker landing punches.
Lvavatai is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action.
Lvavatai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T4#
McVicker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lvavatai hang on?
McVicker landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lvavatai looks a forlorn figure.
McVicker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lvavatai looks a forlorn figure.
Lvavatai taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Lvavatai is rocked!
Lvavatai is trying to stand.
McVicker wants to control the pace but Lvavatai is squirming around nicely.
Lvavatai wants to try and get back to his feet.
McVicker lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McVicker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
Prince McVicker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Lvavatai throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Lvavatai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tico loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Tico digs a good body shot into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Tico throws a jab when Lvavatai was well out of range.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Lvavatai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lvavatai fails to land with a series of punches.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai moves out of range as Tico throws a body kick.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lvavatai rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Lvavatai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lvavatai blocks a head kick by Tico.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Lvavatai scores with a one two! Tico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Lvavatai cracks Tico with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tico checks a leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tico.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lvavatai .
Tico lands a glancing blow to the side of Lvavatai 's head.#T2#
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lvavatai throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Tico slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Lvavatai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lvavatai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lvavatai 's hands.
Lvavatai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Lvavatai moved out of range.
Tico thuds a left hand into Lvavatai 's body.
Tico throws a leg kick
and Lvavatai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lvavatai scores with a nice head shot.
Tico moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
A nice combination there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a hook but Tico blocks it.#T3#
Tico looks to land a right hand but Lvavatai moved out of range.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lvavatai dodges the punch combination from Tico.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lvavatai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lvavatai scores with a jab.
Lvavatai misses with a low kick.#T4#
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a series of strikes. Lvavatai will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Tico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lvavatai doesn't seem phased though.
Tico throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tico scores with the left hand. Lvavatai knows he should have avoided that one.
Lvavatai scores with a hook.
Tico throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lvavatai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Tico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Tico lands a nice shot that snaps Lvavatai 's head back.
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lvavatai doesn't seem bothered though.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Tico finds it's way through Lvavatai 's defenses.
Tico misses with a right hand
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Lvavatai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tico.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
Tico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tico jabs at Lvavatai 's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tico moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico misses with a hook.#T1#
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tico throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Tico scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Tico coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Lvavatai .
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lvavatai moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tico connects with a single shot there.
Tico looks for the body kick but Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lvavatai , as that shot connected.
Tico connects with a right hand. Lvavatai shakes it off.
Lvavatai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai moves out of range of the body kick.
Lvavatai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai checks a leg kick nicely.
Tico throws a low kick, looking for Lvavatai 's leg but Lvavatai calmly moves out of range.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lvavatai .
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lvavatai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tico throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Tico scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Tico.
Tico swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Tico.
Lvavatai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tico.#T3#
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the body kick.
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Tico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Lvavatai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tico misses with a combination
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico throws a good cross that connects.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Lvavatai moved out of range.
Tico swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Tico walks into a jab.
Lvavatai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lvavatai cracks Tico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Tico.
Tico thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lvavatai if he has to take too many more of those.
Tico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lvavatai s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that Tico ducks under and follows up with a left that Tico also avoids with ease.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Tico swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai avoids a kick to the body.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Tico.
Tico moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
Lvavatai swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico misses with an uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico 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.
That's time! Lvavatai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tico throws a head kick that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tico.
Tico tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Tico uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lvavatai has time to react.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico misses with a kick to the body.
Lvavatai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai moves away from the strike by Tico.
Lvavatai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lvavatai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tico misses with a hook to the body
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tico misses. #T1#
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Tico takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a wild body kick that Tico sees coming a mile off.
Tico scores with a body shot.
Tico ducks right into an uppercut from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lvavatai checks a leg kick.
It looked like Lvavatai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tico cracks Lvavatai with a good jab.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Tico.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Tico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tico looks for the body kick but Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Tico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lvavatai is looking for a counter combo.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Lvavatai misses.
Nice cross by Tico.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tico.
Lvavatai moves away from the strike by Tico.
Tico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Tico misses. #T3#
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Tico steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lvavatai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Tico misses with a shot to the body
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Tico is rocked!
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Tico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lvavatai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tico scores with a jab.
Tico tries a low kick but Lvavatai avoids it.
Tico throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Tico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Lvavatai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. Tico catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tico.
Good leg kick by Lvavatai .
Tico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tico blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Tico defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Tico.
Both fighters circling a little - Tico finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lvavatai throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Tico moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tico Tico.
Well Tico 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
After the fight, Tico Tico was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 207 Doomsday vs Costeau
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Yeltsin Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Lvavatai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeltsin Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr 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.
No joy there for Yeltsin Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lvavatai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeltsin Jr's sensitive parts.
Lvavatai misses with a wild combination.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr catches Lvavatai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lvavatai throws a big shot that misses.
Yeltsin Jr slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yeltsin Jr! But no joy.#T1#
Lvavatai throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai defending well as Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Yeltsin Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a hook to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai tried to score with a low kick but Yeltsin Jr checks it.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yeltsin Jr throws a low kick, looking for Lvavatai 's leg but Lvavatai calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai lands with a hook. Yeltsin Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lvavatai . Lvavatai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yeltsin Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Yeltsin Jr throws a low kick but Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
Yeltsin Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a right hand. Lvavatai shakes it off.#T2#
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Yeltsin Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lvavatai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yeltsin Jr takes one to the chin there.
Yeltsin Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeltsin Jr. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lvavatai 's head backwards.
Lvavatai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Yeltsin Jr staying out of range there.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick which misses Lvavatai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lvavatai tries to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body punch
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Yeltsin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Yeltsin Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
A telegraphed right hand from Yeltsin Jr misses the target.
Yeltsin Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lvavatai on the side of the head.
Yeltsin Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
Lvavatai misses with a double jab.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lvavatai 's sensitive parts.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lvavatai checks a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr with a nice calf kick.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to slow Lvavatai down with leg kicks.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a leg kick but Lvavatai moves out of range and Yeltsin Jr only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Yeltsin Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Lvavatai fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lvavatai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yeltsin Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
A clash of legs there as Lvavatai blocks the low kick.
Yeltsin Jr throws a low kick but Lvavatai avoids it.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yeltsin Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Yeltsin Jr misses.
Yeltsin Jr 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.
Lvavatai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeltsin Jr thuds his right hand into Lvavatai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeltsin Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick but Lvavatai checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yeltsin Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
A big right from Yeltsin Jr misses.
Yeltsin Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lvavatai misses with a lunging right hand
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Yeltsin Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yeltsin Jr misses with the combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lvavatai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lvavatai 's head backwards.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a leg kick.
Lvavatai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a leg kick
and Lvavatai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yeltsin Jr's knee momentarily.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a counter right but Lvavatai avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
As Yeltsin Jr backs away, Lvavatai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yeltsin Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Yeltsin Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a head kick but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Jab by Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai defending well as Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Yeltsin Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lvavatai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Lvavatai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yeltsin Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yeltsin Jr misses the shot to the body.
Yeltsin Jr jabs Lvavatai right on the nose. Lvavatai blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeltsin Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yeltsin Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yeltsin Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yeltsin Jr.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Lvavatai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yeltsin Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lvavatai misses with a few strikes there.
Yeltsin Jr 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.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on Yeltsin Jr's shoulder, as Yeltsin Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Yeltsin Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lvavatai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Yeltsin Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Lvavatai there.
Lvavatai connects with a single shot there.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Lvavatai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Yeltsin Jr manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Yeltsin Jr slams his shin into Lvavatai 's torso.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice hook to Lvavatai 's body. Lvavatai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yeltsin Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lvavatai to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Yeltsin Jr is rocked!
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yeltsin Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Lvavatai finish him?
Yeltsin Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Lvavatai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yeltsin Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a low kick.
Yeltsin Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lvavatai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yeltsin Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeltsin Jr tries to work over Lvavatai 's front leg with a kick but Lvavatai checks it.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Yeltsin Jr manages to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr walks straight into a right hand from Lvavatai - that's dropped him! Lvavatai jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Yeltsin Jr from any more punishment! Yeltsin Jr complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
Tiaoali Lvavatai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 197 Vilkas vs Ubereem
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Lvavatai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Lvavatai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Greene works the jab nicely.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
A big left from Lvavatai misses.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lvavatai sprawls well. Lvavatai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai connects with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lvavatai . Those never looked like landing.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lvavatai throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Lvavatai leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lvavatai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai scores with a nice head shot.
Greene defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
Greene throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lvavatai enables Greene to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lvavatai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Greene trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lvavatai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greene manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greene sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Lvavatai is trying to keep Greene in close.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Greene drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lvavatai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lvavatai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lvavatai ! #REVB#
Greene can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Greene is not content to let Lvavatai control the position.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Lvavatai stands up and beckons Greene to his feet.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Lvavatai scores with a nice strike.
Greene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lvavatai misses with the combination. #T4#
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Lvavatai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Lvavatai , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lvavatai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lvavatai throws a push kick but Greene slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai looks to land a combination. Greene sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lvavatai gets caught flat footed, as Greene shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Greene drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greene jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lvavatai is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Greene politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Greene prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Greene working away.
Lvavatai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lvavatai is not content to let Greene control the position.
Lvavatai tries to escape but Greene is in control. #SUB#
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lvavatai is not content to let Greene control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lvavatai is trying to control Greene's posture but Greene avoids it.
Lvavatai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Greene asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lvavatai misses with a few strikes there.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.#T3#
Lvavatai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Greene counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greene.
Greene trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Greene looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lvavatai pulls Greene in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Greene 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.
Lvavatai throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Greene dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Greene missing with a left hand there. Lvavatai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Greene.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lvavatai !
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Greene moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown. Lvavatai tries to sprawl out of it but Greene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lvavatai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Greene throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Greene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lvavatai under the eye.
Greene slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
Greene misses with a hook to the body
and Lvavatai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Greene closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greene lands in his opponent's guard.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lvavatai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Greene is pushing down on Lvavatai 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lvavatai is fighting to maintain full guard but Greene has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Greene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lvavatai wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
Lvavatai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greene's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greene's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Lvavatai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Greene knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Greene for a finish.
Lvavatai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Greene can't escape the position.
Greene just trying to survive but Lvavatai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lvavatai has the hooks in. Greene is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Lvavatai working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene trying to control the action but Lvavatai just sinks the hooks in.
Ricky Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Lvavatai keeps control of the position as Greene tries to break free. #SUB2#
Lvavatai tightening his grip on Greene, looking for the choke.
Greene trying to control the hands but Lvavatai breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Greene fending off the submission attempt from Lvavatai .
Greene is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lvavatai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
An out of breath Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 189 Account vs Pinks 2
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Lvavatai .
Van Asch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lvavatai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Van Asch throws a fast counter high kick but Lvavatai manages to duck under it in time.
Lvavatai misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Van Asch slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lvavatai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Asch thows a body kick. Lvavatai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Van Asch.
Lvavatai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lvavatai .
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Lvavatai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lvavatai misses with a looping right.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lvavatai 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lvavatai !
Van Asch 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Van Asch.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Asch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Lvavatai lands with an overhand left.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch counters with a right hand to the body.
Lvavatai lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Asch off the cage and back into range.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.#T4#
Lvavatai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Asch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai misses with a two punch combination.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Asch throws a big counter head kick but Lvavatai avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Van Asch defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Lvavatai misses.
Van Asch misses with the combination.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Van Asch raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lvavatai .
A nice side step and Van Asch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Lvavatai is predictable there
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lvavatai cracks Van Asch with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch cracks Lvavatai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lvavatai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Lvavatai misses with a double jab.
Lvavatai works the jab nicely.
Lvavatai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lvavatai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Lvavatai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Asch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Lvavatai backs off Van Asch throws a huge counter combo but Lvavatai manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Lvavatai throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Van Asch.
Lvavatai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lvavatai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lvavatai scores with a jab. Van Asch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lvavatai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Asch.
Lvavatai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lvavatai scores with a jab. Van Asch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Van Asch counters with a head kick that drops Lvavatai to the mat! Lvavatai scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Lvavatai is rocked!
Lvavatai jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai lands a really nice looking cross but Van Asch seems unphased.
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a good, hard body kick but Lvavatai shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lvavatai scores with a nice strike.#T4#
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Van Asch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lvavatai has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Asch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Asch.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch throws a fast counter high kick but Lvavatai manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that second round.
That's time! Lvavatai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch clobbers Lvavatai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lvavatai misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Asch circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lvavatai drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Van Asch follows Lvavatai to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koos Van Asch!
A victorious Koos Van Asch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 181 Roll vs Asteroid
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Dee dodges the punch combination from Lvavatai .
Dee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Lvavatai just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDee.
Decent striking displayed by Dee there.
Lvavatai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dee throws a head kick but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Dee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dee throws a head kick that misses.
Lvavatai cracks Dee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
Dee swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dee scores with a one two! Lvavatai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dee throws a head kick that Lvavatai semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Lvavatai connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dee.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Dee.
Dee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dee connects with a jab.
Lvavatai tests Dee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Dee blocks the leg kick.
Dee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lvavatai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lvavatai scoring well with a low kick there.
Lvavatai slips under a jab from Dee.
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!
Dee throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dee has time to react.
Dee takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Lvavatai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Dee is rocked!
Lvavatai wobbles Dee with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lvavatai dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Dee to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A victorious Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 172 Harakka vs Ledoux
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lvavatai . That's going to slow Rizzo down.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Rizzo misses with a body punch.
Rizzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lvavatai tries to circle away but Rizzo has him pinned against the cage.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lvavatai 's elbow.
Lvavatai letting Rizzo take a breather here.#BC2#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rizzo feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Lvavatai misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Rizzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Lvavatai lands a nice looking body kick.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai 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.
Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Lvavatai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Rizzo darts in and clinches Lvavatai up against the cage.
Rizzo misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Rizzo.
Lvavatai wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lvavatai 's efforts to push away.
Rizzo tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Rizzo back against the cage.
Lvavatai wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo avoiding damage.
Lvavatai is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.
Lvavatai wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Rizzo pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lvavatai is defending well for now.
Lvavatai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rizzo stalls.
Lvavatai wants to break free but Rizzo has control. #BC2#
Lvavatai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lvavatai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lvavatai looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Lvavatai throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizzo counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo tries to counter by clinching up but Lvavatai breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Lvavatai gets caught napping as Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown. Lvavatai manages to retain guard.#T4#
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
Lvavatai pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Rizzo stands up over Lvavatai , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lvavatai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard. #REVB#
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!
Lvavatai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lvavatai is looking to advance position but Rizzo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The referee warns Lvavatai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tiaoali Lvavatai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass.
Lvavatai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lvavatai trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rizzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizzo lands with a right hand.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Lvavatai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lvavatai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lvavatai throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo feinted with a counter takedown.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Lvavatai . No joy for Rizzo on that attempt.
Lvavatai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Rizzo does no damage.
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Lvavatai checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Rizzo takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lvavatai misses with a series of wild punches.
Rizzo walks into a left hand.
Lvavatai cracks Rizzo with a good jab.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Lvavatai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rizzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well. He's pushed Rizzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lvavatai scores with a nice strike.
Lvavatai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lvavatai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rizzo.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Lvavatai lands.
Rizzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rizzo on the side of the head.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .#TD#
Rizzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
Rizzo wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lvavatai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rizzo is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face as Rizzo controls the position.
Lvavatai is looking for a sweep.
Rizzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lvavatai is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Lvavatai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rizzo grinds an elbow into Lvavatai 's temple.
Rizzo working away.
Lvavatai is looking for a sweep.
Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lvavatai to see if he's OK.
Lvavatai seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Rizzo cracks Lvavatai with a big elbow.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rizzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rizzo is staying tight to Lvavatai 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rizzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lvavatai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rizzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lvavatai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lvavatai is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face as Rizzo controls the position. #T3#
Rizzo trying to control the position but Lvavatai is working away.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
Rizzo lands an elbow.
Rizzo working away.
Rizzo cracks Lvavatai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lvavatai manages to get back to half guard.
Rizzo trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Rizzo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rizzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rizzo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lvavatai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo controlling from the full mount.
Lvavatai is working to get back to half guard.
Rizzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lvavatai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 165 OMalley vs Pinkman
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Kazimierz moves in looking to clinch but Lvavatai pushes him off.
Kazimierz fails with the takedown.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz takes one to the side of the head.
Lvavatai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lvavatai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lvavatai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lvavatai with a jab.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up.
Kazimierz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Lvavatai as he connects with a hook.
Lvavatai wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazimierz digs a good hook to Lvavatai 's body. #T1#
Lvavatai falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Kazimierz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lvavatai is trying to get back to full 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. Kazimierz connects with a nice short shot to Lvavatai 's temple.
Lvavatai 's coaches at Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SU2#
Kazimierz escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Kazimierz clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kazimierz.
Lvavatai lands a left hand.
Lvavatai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards. #BC2#
Kazimierz manages to break the clinch.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazimierz takes one to the chin there.#T2##TD2#
Kazimierz gets a takedown into half guard.

Lvavatai kicks off Kazimierz and gets to his feet.
Kazimierz moves in looking to clinch but Lvavatai pushes him off.
Lvavatai scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Lvavatai misses. #CL#
Lvavatai has managed to clinch. #BC#
Lvavatai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazimierz drops his hands momentarily and Lvavatai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kazimierz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Kazimierz's head but Kazimierz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Kazimierz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lvavatai wants to stand and escape but Kazimierz is having none of it.
Kazimierz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai looking to control. #T3#
Lvavatai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazimierz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lvavatai trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lvavatai wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazimierz working some strikes from top position.
Kazimierz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kazimierz won't allow Lvavatai to sweep him here.
Lvavatai throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazimierz lands a couple of digs.
Kazimierz trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kazimierz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazimierz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lvavatai clinches up with Kazimierz and pushes him back against the cage.
Lvavatai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown
and Kazimierz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
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#
A lazy left from Lvavatai finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Lvavatai as he connects with a hook.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazimierz swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Lvavatai . #CL2#
Kazimierz moves into range and clinches up with Lvavatai .
Kazimierz blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lvavatai . #BC#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz is looking to clinch.
Kazimierz misses with a double jab
enabling Lvavatai to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Kazimierz.
A head kick by Kazimierz misses
and Lvavatai counters with a series of strikes. Kazimierz will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Kazimierz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazimierz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lvavatai gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
Our winner, Tiaoali Lvavatai , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 158 Panda vs Schultz
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Hohenthal catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range. #CL#
Hohenthal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lvavatai lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hohenthal as the two fighters clinch.
Lvavatai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal lands a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lvavatai is trying to break free.
We've been hearing reports that Hohenthal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hohenthal scores with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lvavatai fails to land.
Hohenthal misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hohenthal controlling the action here for a moment.
Hohenthal blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Hohenthal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lvavatai working aggressively here.
Hohenthal lands a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Hohenthal back against the cage.
A short left from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hohenthal.
Lvavatai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal just leaning against Lvavatai , taking a breather.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lvavatai misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal lands a body punch.
Lvavatai misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai pushes Hohenthal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lvavatai has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hohenthal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lvavatai tries to break free but Hohenthal pushes him back against the cage.
Lvavatai misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai scores with a shoulder strike.
Lvavatai can't break the clinch.
Hohenthal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . #BC2#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lvavatai with a nice calf kick.
Jab by Hohenthal.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Lvavatai is rocked!#T3#
Hohenthal lands a brutal uppercut that launches Lvavatai off his feet! Lvavatai tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
During a confident post fight interview, Lennart Hohenthal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XII
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Lvavatai feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Lvavatai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Barnes moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
A combination from Lvavatai does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes 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.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Lvavatai tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Lvavatai avoided it.
Lvavatai misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai throws a good cross that connects.
Lvavatai connects with a looping right hand.
Lvavatai scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Lvavatai . Those never looked like landing.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai misses with the combination.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
Lvavatai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range. #T3#
Lvavatai scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lvavatai .#TD#
Lvavatai gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes is in close to Lvavatai 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lvavatai trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lvavatai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Lvavatai 's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Barnes cracks Lvavatai with a solid left hand.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lvavatai working a defensive guard here.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lvavatai is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lvavatai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Lvavatai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lvavatai looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing.
Lvavatai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lvavatai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lvavatai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Barnes walks into a jab.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lvavatai lands the left hand.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lvavatai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Barnes with a jab.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .#T2#
A combination from Lvavatai does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Lvavatai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lvavatai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Lvavatai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Lvavatai .
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lvavatai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barnes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barnes looks to clinch but Lvavatai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barnes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A victorious Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights X
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gotch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lvavatai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lvavatai tries to improve position but can't.
Lvavatai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lvavatai is still trying to improve position.
Gotch controls the position.
Lvavatai is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lvavatai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gotch's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gotch! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Lvavatai has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 132 Abarai vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Sokol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lvavatai regains half guard.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lvavatai keeps working.
Lvavatai gets back to full guard.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sokol won't allow Lvavatai to sweep him here.
Sokol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Sokol postures up. #SUB2#
Lvavatai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lvavatai is tightening it up a little... Sokol has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sokol reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sokol taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lvavatai !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
An out of breath Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights III
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Lvavatai there.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Valdez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valdez.
Valdez is in close to Lvavatai 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Lvavatai is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez throwing strikes from guard but Lvavatai blocks nicely.
Lvavatai has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Lvavatai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lvavatai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lvavatai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Valdez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lvavatai has tightened it up now! Valdez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
After winning the bout, Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Fernando Valdez had this to say: 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'.

Event: DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Fukumitsu - just one landing. #TD2#
Fukumitsu tries to sprawl but Lvavatai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand back up but Lvavatai is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukumitsu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Fukumitsu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lvavatai keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Fukumitsu jabs Lvavatai right on the nose. Lvavatai blinks but takes it well.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Fukumitsu. #TD2#
Lvavatai gets a double leg takedown into Fukumitsu's guard.
Lvavatai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lvavatai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Lvavatai is having none of it.
Lvavatai tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukumitsu is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lvavatai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lvavatai throwing strikes but missing.
Lvavatai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fukumitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lvavatai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lvavatai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lvavatai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fukumitsu defending well though.
Lvavatai is trying to control. Fukumitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up here but Lvavatai is controlling him well.
Fukumitsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lvavatai . #SUB2#
Lvavatai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fukumitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lvavatai stops Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Lvavatai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fukumitsu's head.
Lvavatai thows a huge punch but Fukumitsu dodges it nicely.
Lvavatai trying to control from half guard but Fukumitsu is working away.
Lvavatai controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Fukumitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Lvavatai . #T3#
Lvavatai wants to pass to mount but Fukumitsu is defending the position.
Lvavatai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lvavatai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lvavatai stops Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Lvavatai wants to control but Fukumitsu is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Fukumitsu coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Fukumitsu - just one landing. #T4#
Good shot there by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
A head kick misses from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukumitsu defends it well.#TD2#
Lvavatai feints and as Fukumitsu raises his hands in defense, Lvavatai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lvavatai trying to control but Fukumitsu is working from the bottom.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lvavatai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumitsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lvavatai throws a big right hand that misses.
Lvavatai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lvavatai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fukumitsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lvavatai has Fukumitsu in his guard.#REVR#
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 Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Lvavatai moves away and avoids it.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown but Fukumitsu shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lvavatai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fukumitsu is pushing Lvavatai 's head away, looking to escape. Lvavatai manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Lvavatai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukumitsu, who protects the arm well.
Fukumitsu tries to escape but Lvavatai is in control. #T1#
Lvavatai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lvavatai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukumitsu keeps working.
Fukumitsu is pushing Lvavatai 's head away, looking to escape. Lvavatai manages to hold on to the position though.#ES#
Fukumitsu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Lvavatai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukumitsu is looking to counter punch.
Lvavatai slips under a jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lvavatai shoots in but no luck this time.
Lvavatai shoots for a takedown but Fukumitsu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands with a hook. Fukumitsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Fukumitsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai fails to land the takedown.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Lvavatai defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Fukumitsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Fukumitsu misses with a few strikes there.
Fukumitsu blocks a jab.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lvavatai moves away.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lvavatai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fukumitsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Fukumitsu's guard now, I'm sure.
Lvavatai is looking to work some ground and pound but Fukumitsu has wrist control.
Lvavatai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lvavatai stops Fukumitsu from standing up.
Lvavatai throws an elbow that misses. Fukumitsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lvavatai 's guard. Nice move by Fukumitsu!#REVR##SU#
Fukumitsu stands and steps away. Lvavatai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Fukumitsu looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.
Lvavatai with the counter takedown but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu wants to slow Lvavatai down by chopping away at his legs.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Fukumitsu slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
A nice combination there by Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu throws a right and a left that Lvavatai avoids nicely.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fukumitsu swinging wildly here.
Fukumitsu thuds his right hand into Lvavatai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Fukumitsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukumitsu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukumitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lvavatai lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fukumitsu misses with a wild combination.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukumitsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Lvavatai 's head.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lvavatai defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu looks to land a combination but Lvavatai avoids it well.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Lvavatai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lvavatai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu misses with a two punch combination.
Fukumitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lvavatai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fukumitsu defends well and Lvavatai ends up having to push Fukumitsu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Fukumitsu swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lvavatai catches Fukumitsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lvavatai misses with a two punch combination.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lvavatai walks into a stiff left hand from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu 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.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukumitsu throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fukumitsu pinned against the cage. Fukumitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.#T3#
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lvavatai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lvavatai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Fukumitsu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukumitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukumitsu defends it well.
Fukumitsu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fukumitsu looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Lvavatai counters with a shoot takedown. Fukumitsu fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Lvavatai isn't so interested in that idea.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Lvavatai stands up from Fukumitsu's guard - Lvavatai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fukumitsu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Lvavatai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU2#
Lvavatai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice uppercut there from Lvavatai .
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Lvavatai lands with a straight right. Fukumitsu didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lvavatai lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lvavatai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukumitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Fukumitsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fukumitsu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
Sullivan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Lvavatai closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Lvavatai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sullivan rushes Lvavatai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lvavatai manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Sullivan gets caught napping as Lvavatai dives in and scores a takedown. Sullivan manages to retain guard.
Lvavatai sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Lvavatai gets to his feet - Sullivan follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Lvavatai moves into the clinch successfully.
Lvavatai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lvavatai clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lvavatai tries to circle away but Sullivan has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lvavatai .#T1#
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lvavatai is fending him off so far but Sullivan persists. Nope, Lvavatai circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Good shot there by Lvavatai .
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Lvavatai circles away. #CL2#
Lvavatai darts in and clinches Sullivan up against the cage.
Lvavatai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sullivan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lvavatai smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Lvavatai moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Lvavatai has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Lvavatai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lvavatai closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Lvavatai is trying to force a seperation but Sullivan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Lvavatai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lvavatai . That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sullivan gets caught flat footed, as Lvavatai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Sullivan kicks Lvavatai off and gets to his feet.
Sullivan throws a leg kick but Lvavatai moved away.#CL2#
Lvavatai rushes Sullivan and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai scores with a jab to the head.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Lvavatai , looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Lvavatai against the cage but Lvavatai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Lvavatai rushes Sullivan and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Sullivan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lvavatai throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely. #T3#
Lvavatai is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.#SUB2#
Lvavatai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sullivan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lvavatai has Sullivan in his guard.#REVR#
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
Lvavatai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
Lvavatai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Lvavatai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sullivan, up you get!
Sullivan walks into a jab.#T4##TD2#
Lvavatai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sullivan sprawls well initially but Lvavatai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sullivan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is looking for a kimura here.
Sullivan is controlling Lvavatai 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lvavatai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lvavatai is trying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lvavatai trying to mount his opponent but Sullivan defends it.
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!#R2#
Sullivan with a poor takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Lvavatai moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan.#BC2#
Lvavatai manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lvavatai gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch.
Sullivan goes for a double leg but Lvavatai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lvavatai continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Lvavatai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lvavatai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Lvavatai finds it's target.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan. #TD2#
Lvavatai feints and as Sullivan raises his hands in defense, Lvavatai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan wants to stand but Lvavatai is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lvavatai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sullivan dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Lvavatai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sullivan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sullivan frees his head nicely. Oh but Lvavatai has switched to an armbar! Sullivan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A very excited looking Tiaoali Lvavatai 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022

#R1#
Lvavatai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Lvavatai 's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laine as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Lvavatai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laine's half guard.#SUB#
Lvavatai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laine is just riding it out for now. Lvavatai eventually gives up the hold.
Laine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU#
Lvavatai decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Laine misses with a body shot.
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
A punch lands to the side of Lvavatai 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Laine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lvavatai to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Lvavatai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lvavatai wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Laine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai shoots in but Laine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Lvavatai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lvavatai will feel that in the morning.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Lvavatai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Laine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lvavatai shoots in but no luck this time.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Lvavatai pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lvavatai closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Lvavatai pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lvavatai will feel that in the morning.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Lvavatai moved out of range.
Laine connects with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Laine.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laine as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine throws a low kick but Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
Laine dips to his left and cracks Lvavatai with an uppercut!#T4#
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Laine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands. #BC#
Lvavatai manages to break the clinch.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lvavatai fails to land the takedown.
Laine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai fails with the takedown
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Laine.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Lvavatai slips under a jab from Laine.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lvavatai under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine dominated that round.
That's time! Lvavatai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Lvavatai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Laine tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lvavatai has his takedown stuffed
and Laine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lvavatai thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Laine as Lvavatai shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Lvavatai off balance momentarily.
Lvavatai lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laine throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Laine misses.
Lvavatai is looking to clinch but Laine is avoiding it.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lvavatai forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.
Laine pushes off an throws an elbow but Lvavatai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Laine tries a knee to the head but Lvavatai blocks it. #BC#
Lvavatai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Lvavatai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laine to the ground. Lvavatai is now in Laine's guard.

Laine kicks Lvavatai off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Lvavatai scores with a takedown into Laine's guard.
Lvavatai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Laine looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lvavatai looking for a sweep. Not yet Lvavatai , not yet. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for subs off his back but Laine has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lvavatai tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Lvavatai wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laine blocks the strikes from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai trying to control here.
Lvavatai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lvavatai looking for a kimura from the bottom but Laine passes into side control!#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.
Laine taking a breather here.
Lvavatai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lvavatai is trying to control Laine's posture but Laine avoids it.
Lvavatai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Laine is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Laine controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown but Laine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Laine circles away easily
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai slips a straight right by Laine.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Lvavatai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lvavatai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laine circles away.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
Lvavatai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Laine.
Laine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Lvavatai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine. #T1##TD#
Laine gets caught flat footed, as Lvavatai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Laine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Laine swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laine sprawls well. Laine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine leaves Lvavatai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Lvavatai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.#T2#
Laine 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Lvavatai saw it coming and moves away.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Laine.
Lvavatai darts in looking for a takedown but Laine gets double underhooks and turns Lvavatai into the cage.
Lvavatai blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Lvavatai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lvavatai shoots in but no luck this time.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Laine tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Lvavatai fails with the takedown
and Laine counters with a nice body shot.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lvavatai checks it well.
Laine feints and then cracks Lvavatai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lvavatai down.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Laine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Laine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laine pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Laine with the inside leg kick.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lvavatai goes for a double leg but Laine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laine continues to drive forward.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Lvavatai blocks the low kick.#T4#
A head kick misses from Laine.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Laine.
Lvavatai moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine tries to move into range but Lvavatai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Laine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lvavatai blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: LAF 2
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Christ connects with a right hand. Lvavatai shakes it off.
Lvavatai scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Christ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ scores with a spinning back kick!
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Christ circles away easily
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ misses with a hook.
Lvavatai wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Christ was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Lvavatai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judah Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Christ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Jab by Christ.
Christ throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lvavatai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##CL2#
Lvavatai closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christ. #BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lvavatai shoots for a double leg takedown but Christ sprawls well. He's pushed Lvavatai 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lvavatai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Lvavatai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christ's half guard.
Lvavatai wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy. #ES#
Christ pushes Lvavatai off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lvavatai .#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lvavatai .
Christ tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Lvavatai in the domination position with Christ hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lvavatai asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lvavatai trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom. #T3#
Christ keeping his opponent close.
Lvavatai prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Christ can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Christ is right now.
Lvavatai wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Christ keeps the fight on the outside.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown
and Christ counters with a right hand to the body.
Christ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
Christ throws a lazy body kick
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lvavatai closes the distance but Christ moves to the side
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Lvavatai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Christ
and Lvavatai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Christ gets caught napping as Lvavatai dives in and scores a takedown. Christ manages to retain guard.
Lvavatai trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Christ 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 Lvavatai .
Lvavatai fails with the takedown.
Christ throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lvavatai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lvavatai clinches up against the cage.
Christ is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ keeps control of Lvavatai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Christ as Lvavatai shoots in.
Judah Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
Christ is looking to counter punch.#T1##TD2#
Lvavatai looking to score a takedown here. Christ is defending well but Lvavatai drives through and ends up in Christ's guard.

Christ pushes Lvavatai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Christ throws a body kick that misses.
Lvavatai fails to land the takedown.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Christ.
Lvavatai wants to clinch.
Christ swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2##CL2#
Lvavatai clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown but Christ manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lvavatai 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Lvavatai fails with the takedown
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Lvavatai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christ!

Christ bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lvavatai scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3##TD2#
Lvavatai drives through with a takedown into Christ's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Christ looking for a sweep. Not yet Christ, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ is trying to keep Lvavatai in close. #SU2#
Lvavatai stands up from Christ's guard - Lvavatai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Lvavatai should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Lvavatai has Christ up against the cage in a clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to push Christ away but Christ has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Christ.
Lvavatai wants to get back to striking at distance but Christ won't allow it. #T4#
Christ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lvavatai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lvavatai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lvavatai fails with the takedown
letting Christ 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!
Christ throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Lvavatai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Christ wants to stand up but Lvavatai is controlling him.
Christ has his hands on Lvavatai 's head, controlling the position.
Lvavatai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christ is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Christ dominated that second round.
That's time! Christ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Lvavatai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Lvavatai moves into range and clinches up with Christ.#BC#
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christ lands an overhand right.
Christ lands a nice shot that snaps Lvavatai 's head back.
Christ swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Judah Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ misses the jab.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Judah Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai darts in looking for a takedown but Christ gets double underhooks and turns Lvavatai into the cage.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Christ.
Christ circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Lvavatai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Christ has one foot on Lvavatai 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Christ's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Christ scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lvavatai forces Christ back against the cage and clinches.
Christ lands with a right to the head. #T2##BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Christ.
Lvavatai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lvavatai shoots and misses
and Christ counters with a nice body shot.
Lvavatai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christ throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Christ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lvavatai has his takedown stuffed
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.#T3#
Lvavatai avoids a kick to the body.
Lvavatai is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christ's waist but Christ gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lvavatai off to one side.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lvavatai moves away.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Lvavatai scores with a takedown into Christ's guard.

Christ is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lvavatai presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lvavatai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lvavatai can't break the clinch.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Christ lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
Lvavatai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lvavatai is looking to break free of the clinch but Christ has double underhooks.
Christ tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Christ lands a jab to Lvavatai 's midsection.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lvavatai misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Judah Christ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christ, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Christ!
An out of breath Judah Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022

171 cm
25 yrs
144 lbs

168 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

Lvavatai

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tiaoali Lvavatai ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lvavatai moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Archer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Archer gets control of Lvavatai 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Archer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lvavatai 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lvavatai (0) vs (2) Archer
Lvavatai controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Lvavatai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lvavatai looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lvavatai (0) vs (5) Archer#T2#
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Archer 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.
Lvavatai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Lvavatai tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lvavatai (0) vs (8) Archer#T3#
Archer not allowing Lvavatai to control his hands.
Archer keeps control of the position as Lvavatai tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer controlling from the back.
Lvavatai can't escape the position. #T4##SUB2#
Lvavatai showing good submission defense here.
Lvavatai can't escape the position.
Lvavatai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Archer biding his time, controlling Lvavatai . #T5#
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lvavatai is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T6#
Archer has the hooks in. Lvavatai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Lvavatai tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Archer tightening his grip on Lvavatai , looking for the choke.
Lvavatai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Archer. #T7#
Lvavatai tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lvavatai trying to control the position but Archer manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Lvavatai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lvavatai tries to escape the position. #T8#
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lvavatai is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Archer.
Lvavatai tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Good control from Archer.
Archer not allowing Lvavatai to control his hands. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archer controlling well, preventing Lvavatai from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T10##SUB2#
Archer has one arm under Lvavatai 's neck. Lvavatai is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Archer manages to get his arm free though and Lvavatai is in a world of trouble! Archer sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Lvavatai turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NRC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Bogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lvavatai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lvavatai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bogo misses with a head kick.
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bogo shoots for a takedown but Lvavatai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lvavatai throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogo.
Lvavatai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Bogo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lvavatai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lvavatai . Those never looked like landing.
Lvavatai stalks Bogo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bogo's face. Bogo staggers backwards, shaken.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lvavatai but Lvavatai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lvavatai lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Bogo.
It seemed like Lvavatai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lvavatai dips to his left and cracks Bogo with an uppercut!
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Bogo.
Bogo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lvavatai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lvavatai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lvavatai throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lvavatai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bogo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lvavatai has tightened it up now! Bogo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A relieved looking Tiaoali Lvavatai 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left. #TD#
Aoki scores with a takedown into Lvavatai 's guard.
Aoki 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.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lvavatai is keeping the position for now.
Aoki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lvavatai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lvavatai wants to stand but Aoki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai preventing the sweep.
Aoki is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Aoki is looking to pass into half guard but Lvavatai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lvavatai is in guard.#REVB#
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Aoki is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lvavatai uses it to pass to side control.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lvavatai 's best efforts.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Lvavatai has control of the leg. #T2##SU2#
Lvavatai stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aoki to get to his feet.
Lvavatai with a jab.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Lvavatai .#TD#
Aoki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3##SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
Lvavatai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aoki is controlling him well.
Lvavatai is not content to let Aoki control the position. #ES2#
Lvavatai sneaks out the side door and pushes Aoki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Lvavatai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lvavatai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Lvavatai .
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lvavatai circles away.
Aoki dives in and grabs Lvavatai 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lvavatai pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Lvavatai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aoki lands in his opponent's guard.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lvavatai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Decent striking displayed by Lvavatai there.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aoki stalling. #ES2#
Lvavatai pushes Aoki off and gets back to his feet.
Takeya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aoki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki tries to advance to mount but Lvavatai denies him. #SUB#
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lvavatai , who protects the arm well. #T1#
Lvavatai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aoki is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lvavatai has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Lvavatai is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lvavatai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aoki laying and praying for a moment but Lvavatai takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lvavatai is looking to escape.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lvavatai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lvavatai on his heels. He'll look to pass Lvavatai 's guard now, I'm sure.
Aoki trying to move into half guard but instead Lvavatai has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lvavatai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Lvavatai postures up.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Lvavatai has moved into half guard. #SU2#
Lvavatai stands up from half guard.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Lvavatai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Lvavatai scores with a punch to the head.
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Lvavatai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lvavatai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Lvavatai shows good takedown defense.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Lvavatai won't allow it.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Lvavatai pulls Aoki into guard.
Lvavatai is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Lvavatai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing Lvavatai from standing up.
Aoki is trying to keep Lvavatai in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A cross from Lvavatai lands.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Aoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Lvavatai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
Aoki moves forwards but Lvavatai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lvavatai as he avoids it easily.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.#TD#
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lvavatai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki advances position into side control!#SUB#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lvavatai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lvavatai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Tiaoali Lvavatai has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
Aoki wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but Aoki drags him back down.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lvavatai keeps working.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Lvavatai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Aoki.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aoki is controlling him.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lvavatai throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Lvavatai .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lvavatai is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Aoki stands and throws Lvavatai 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Lvavatai is defending well. #T4#
Aoki trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending well.
Takeya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lvavatai is not content to let Aoki control the position. #SUB#
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lvavatai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Lvavatai !
Lvavatai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lvavatai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A very excited looking Tiaoali Lvavatai 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.
The defeated Takeya Aoki had this to say: 'I'm sad. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
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 .#T1#
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 .#T2#
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. #ROC#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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#KD#
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. #SUB#
Lvavatai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Inday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Lvavatai advances to mount.
Inday tries to hold on but Lvavatai postures up.
Lvavatai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Inday is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for a guillotine from mount but Inday is having none of it. #SUB#
Lvavatai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Inday turns into him and now he's in Lvavatai 's guard. #SUB#
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.

Event: DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Futeran misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Futeran circles away quickly and effectively.
Lvavatai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai misses with a wild combination.
Futeran throws an overhand right that lands on Lvavatai 's shoulder, as Lvavatai tries to avoid the shot.
Futeran thuds his right hand into Lvavatai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Futeran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lvavatai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Futeran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Futeran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran won't allow it.
Futeran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Futeran tries to stall but Lvavatai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Futeran presses Lvavatai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Futeran.
Futeran stalling.
Lvavatai blocks an uppercut.
Futeran tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Futeran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Lvavatai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving. #SUB#
Futeran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lvavatai is on top in guard. #REVB#
Futeran controlling the position.#T2#
Lvavatai wants to pass the guard but Futeran is keeping the position.
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Lvavatai from controlling successfully.
Futeran has his hands on Lvavatai 's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lvavatai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Futeran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Futeran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Futeran! #REVR##T3#
Lvavatai is trying to control Futeran's posture but Futeran avoids it. #SUB#
Futeran working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Futeran's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lvavatai is looking to regain half guard here but Futeran keeps moving and retains side control.
Futeran throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Futeran wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Futeran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Futeran wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai tries to buck Futeran off but Futeran is having none of it.
Futeran trying to control the position but Lvavatai is working away.
Futeran throws a strike aimed at the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai avoids it well.
Futeran is working Lvavatai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lvavatai is looking for a sweep.
Lvavatai is trying to escape the position but Futeran is controlling the position.
Lvavatai struggling a bit here.
Futeran moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Futeran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Futeran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Futeran defends it well.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Futeran has closed the distance and engaged Lvavatai in a clinch.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Futeran breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Futeran.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran takes one on the button.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Futeran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Futeran.#T1#
Futeran staying out of range there.
Futeran misses with a straight left.
Lvavatai thumps Futeran with a low kick.
Futeran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai defending well as Futeran loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Futeran misses with a few strikes there.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Futeran throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
And Lvavatai tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Futeran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.#T2#
Futeran throws a solid leg kick but Lvavatai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Futeran.
Futeran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lvavatai finds it's way round the side to connect with Futeran's head.
Futeran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Futeran closes the distance and clinches.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lvavatai blocks an uppercut.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Futeran stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Futeran. #TD2#
Lvavatai manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lvavatai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Lvavatai 's legs - danger averted.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Lvavatai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Futeran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Futeran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai is pulling down on Futeran's head. It's preventing any offense from Futeran, at least for the moment.
Futeran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Futeran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph Futeran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Futeran trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Lvavatai working a defensive guard here.
Futeran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Futeran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Lvavatai looking to control.
Futeran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Futeran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving.
Lvavatai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Futeran is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai moves away from the strike by Futeran.
Lvavatai scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick from Lvavatai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai connects with a crisp jab.
Futeran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Futeran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Futeran avoids the head kick by Lvavatai .
Futeran tried to counter with a leg kick but Lvavatai avoided it.
Futeran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran tries a low kick but Lvavatai avoids it.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
Futeran throws a head kick but Lvavatai moves out of range. #T1#
Lvavatai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Futeran takes the fight into the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai jumps guard but Futeran stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Futeran to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Futeran.
Futeran digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joseph Futeran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Futeran.
Futeran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lvavatai 's elbow.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Futeran to keep the fight standing.
Lvavatai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Futeran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Futeran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Futeran smiles and moves away.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lvavatai tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Futeran has Lvavatai up against the cage in a clinch.
Futeran lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran won't allow it.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Futeran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Futeran breaks the clinch. #CL#
Futeran clinches with his opponent.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Futeran has Lvavatai pressed against the cage.
Futeran stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Futeran manages to break the clinch.
Futeran pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Futeran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lvavatai with the counter takedown but Futeran avoids it easily.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
Futeran sizes up Lvavatai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Futeran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lvavatai at a distance.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Futeran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Lvavatai tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Futeran misses the jab.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futeran.
Futeran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Futeran sizes up Lvavatai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Futeran forces Lvavatai back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Futeran. #T4#
Futeran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Futeran tries to land knees in the clinch but Lvavatai avoids the damage to the body.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Futeran.
Futeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Futeran smiles and moves away.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran. #CL#
Futeran gets a clinch.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Lvavatai drags the fight down to the ground.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Futeran!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Futeran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Lvavatai tries to clinch up.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up but Futeran circles away and keeps his distance.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Futeran lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Futeran shoots in and bounces Lvavatai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lvavatai seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Futeran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Futeran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Lvavatai .
Futeran is looking to stand up but Lvavatai won't let him. #T1#
Futeran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lvavatai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lvavatai stops Futeran from standing up.
Lvavatai stopping the sweep attempt from Futeran.
Lvavatai wants to pass the guard but Futeran is keeping the position.#ES2#
Futeran has his feet on Lvavatai 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Futeran instigates a clinch.
Lvavatai goes for a takedown attempt but Futeran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lvavatai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Futeran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Donk. Futeran catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Futeran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Futeran lands with a shot to the body.
Futeran with a jab.
Good work by Futeran as he checks the leg kick.
Futeran throws out a counter right but Lvavatai avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lvavatai or perhaps it was just good defense by Futeran, which made it look bad.
Lvavatai darts in looking for a takedown but Futeran gets double underhooks and turns Lvavatai into the cage.
Lvavatai is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Futeran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Futeran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Futeran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Futeran punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Futeran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Futeran.
Lvavatai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Futeran tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Futeran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Futeran lands a nice shot that snaps Lvavatai 's head back. #TD2#
Futeran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lvavatai sprawls well initially but Futeran persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lvavatai wants to improve his position but Futeran is controlling well.
Lvavatai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Futeran.
Lvavatai controls Futeran momentarily but Futeran frees himself. #T4#
Futeran throwing strikes from guard but Lvavatai blocks nicely.
Futeran tries to free his leg and advance position but Lvavatai is retaining full guard.
Futeran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Lvavatai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Futeran controls the pace.#SUB#
Lvavatai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Futeran has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Futeran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Futeran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Futeran darts in and clinches Lvavatai up against the cage.
Futeran prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai goes for a takedown attempt but Futeran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Futeran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lvavatai .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Futeran moves into the clinch.
Futeran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Futeran is defending well.#T1#
Futeran gets underhooks to prevent Lvavatai 's takedown attempt.
Lvavatai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Futeran stops a takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
Futeran is working Lvavatai over against the cage.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Futeran manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Futeran has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lvavatai is trying to keep an underhook but Futeran manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Futeran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lvavatai has hold of Futeran's hands but Futeran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Futeran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Joseph Futeran has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lvavatai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lvavatai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lvavatai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Lvavatai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Futeran has gone for a leg lock! Lvavatai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Futeran's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai postures up in Futeran's guard and throws a big left but Futeran blocks it.
Futeran has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lvavatai has passed into side control. #ES2#
Futeran explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Futeran stuffs the takedown attempt from Lvavatai . Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet.
Futeran's corner calls for a 1-2. Futeran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph Futeran seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Lvavatai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Futeran defends well and Lvavatai ends up having to push Futeran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Futeran throws out a counter right but Lvavatai avoids it with no problem.
Lvavatai is trying to drag Futeran to the mat but Futeran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lvavatai looking to stall. #BC2#
Futeran breaks the clinch.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Futeran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Futeran pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Futeran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Futeran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Futeran lands a jab to Lvavatai 's midsection.
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Futeran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Futeran moves into range and clinches up with Lvavatai .#BC2#
Futeran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Futeran moves into the clinch successfully.
Lvavatai wants to take the fight to the mat but Futeran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Futeran stops a takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Futeran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Futeran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lvavatai . Lvavatai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Futeran as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Futeran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lvavatai sprawls well initially but Futeran persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lvavatai gets caught flat footed, as Futeran shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Futeran won't allow Lvavatai to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Futeran trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Futeran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lvavatai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lvavatai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Futeran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lvavatai working for a triangle but Futeran defends it easily.
Futeran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lvavatai 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Futeran looking to pass the guard.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Futeran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lvavatai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Futeran defends well.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lvavatai controls Futeran momentarily but Futeran frees himself.
Lvavatai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lvavatai shoots and misses
and Futeran counters with a nice uppercut.
Futeran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Futeran circles away easily
and Futeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Futeran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Futeran misses with a body kick.
Futeran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lvavatai looks for a takedown but Futeran sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Lvavatai tries for a takedown but Futeran circles away easily
and Futeran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lvavatai shoots in but no luck this time.
Futeran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Futeran scores with a shot to the body.
Futeran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Futeran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lvavatai misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
Lvavatai is looking to clinch but Futeran is avoiding it.
Futeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Lvavatai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Futeran. That's going to slow Lvavatai down.
Futeran jabs Lvavatai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran connects with a nice looking jab.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left.
Futeran scores with a punch to the head.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Futeran stuffs the takedown.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lvavatai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lvavatai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lvavatai . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Futeran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the cage.
Lvavatai tries to land knees in the clinch but Futeran avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Futeran 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Futeran!
A less than humble Joseph Futeran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lvavatai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Lvavatai does no damage.
Lvavatai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vartanein as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Vartanein there.#CL#
Lvavatai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vartanein stalling the fight.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Vartanein won't allow it.
Vartanein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vartanein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiaoali Lvavatai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Vartanein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vartanein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lvavatai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vartanein is defending well for now.
Lvavatai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Vartanein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
Vartanein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Vartanein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vartanein throws a jab when Lvavatai was well out of range.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Lvavatai drops his hands momentarily and Vartanein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vartanein defends it nicely.#T2#
Lvavatai throws a sloppy body shot
and Vartanein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai closes the distance and clinches up with Vartanein, looking for a takedown. Lvavatai pushes Vartanein against the cage but Vartanein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lvavatai closes the distance and pushes Vartanein back into the cage.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vartanein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vartanein throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lvavatai shoots for a takedown but Vartanein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lvavatai feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai shoots for a takedown but Vartanein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick and Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lvavatai is defended easily by Vartanein.#T3##TD#
Lvavatai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein is trying to control but can't.
Vartanein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lvavatai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vartanein is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lvavatai in particular looking to stall.
Vartanein keeping hold of Lvavatai 's head, controlling as best he can.
Vartanein wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping busy. #T4#
Vartanein is controlling Lvavatai 's trapped leg to prevent Lvavatai from advancing to side control.
Vartanein told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai wants to control but Vartanein is keeping him busy.
Lvavatai is thwarting Vartanein's attempts to control the position.
Lvavatai tries to pass to full mount but Vartanein defends it.
Vartanein trying to control but Lvavatai postures up.
Vartanein is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lvavatai moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lvavatai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vartanein sprawls and moves away.
Vartanein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vartanein connects with a crisp jab.
Vartanein misses with a body punch
and Lvavatai counters with a two punch combo.
Vartanein cracks Lvavatai with a good jab.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein lands a slapping body shot.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Vartanein thows a leg kick but Lvavatai checks it #TD#
and Lvavatai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Lvavatai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vartanein trying to control from the bottom.
Lvavatai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vartanein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lvavatai passes into side control, despite Vartanein's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Lvavatai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vartanein has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vartanein is not content to let Lvavatai control the position.
Vartanein is looking to regain half guard here but Lvavatai keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lvavatai tries to advance to mount but Vartanein denies him.
Vartanein is trying to get back to half guard.
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lvavatai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lvavatai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lvavatai has hold of Vartanein's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vartanein seems comfortable defending it but Lvavatai has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vartanein is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vartanein is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lvavatai couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 52: Luciano vs Johnson
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lvavatai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Swanson throws a combination. Lvavatai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Lvavatai rushes Swanson and presses him up against the cage.
Swanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacques Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Lvavatai is looking to clinch.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lvavatai goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.#T1#
Lvavatai has a takedown stuffed.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lvavatai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lvavatai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
Lvavatai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson jabs Lvavatai right on the nose. Lvavatai blinks but takes it well.
Lvavatai goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Swanson throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Lvavatai shoots in.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lvavatai wants to clinch.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Swanson scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson takes a swing at Lvavatai 's ribcage but misses.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Swanson takes a swing at Lvavatai 's ribcage but misses.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Jacques Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet.
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Lvavatai dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Swanson counters with a quick kick to the body but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Swanson blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai moves forwards but Swanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Lvavatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lvavatai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lvavatai somewhat.
Lvavatai looks winded!
Lvavatai blocks the body kick.
Lvavatai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Lvavatai throws a fast counter high kick but Swanson manages to duck under it in time.
Swanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Lvavatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Lvavatai moved away.
Lvavatai avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lvavatai tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
Lvavatai misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Lvavatai forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
Swanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Swanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swanson lands a body punch.
Lvavatai looking to slow down the pace here.
Lvavatai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Swanson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacques Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swanson smiles and moves away.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Lvavatai tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lvavatai is breathing heavily.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lvavatai is defended easily by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Lvavatai feints the counter takedown.
Lvavatai shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Lvavatai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.
Lvavatai wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Lvavatai moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson throws a push kick but Lvavatai slaps the foot to one side.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Swanson with a hook.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson cracks a nice hook into Lvavatai 's ribs.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Swanson.
Lvavatai dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Lvavatai 's head and hops out.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson stuffs the takedown.
Lvavatai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Swanson throws a right hand that Lvavatai ducks under and follows up with a left that Lvavatai also avoids with ease.
Lvavatai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swanson as he avoids it easily.
Jacques Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lvavatai avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Lvavatai .
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson scores with a jab. Lvavatai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lvavatai .#T3#
Lvavatai needs to keep his hands up - Swanson had a free shot at his head there.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Lvavatai avoids them all with ease.
Swanson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back to recover.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Swanson has knocked Lvavatai down with a huge combo! Swanson steps away and waves a wobbly Lvavatai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Lvavatai is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
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!
Lvavatai shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Lvavatai is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
BOOM! Swanson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lvavatai . Lvavatai tries to recover but Swanson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lvavatai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Swanson!
A victorious Jacques Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 41: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Ekelund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekelund lands with an uppercut that bounces Lvavatai off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Ekelund.#CUT2#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Ekelund throws a right hand that Lvavatai ducks under and follows up with a left that Lvavatai also avoids with ease.
Ekelund misses with a looping right.
Ekelund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lvavatai .
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ekelund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
Ekelund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lvavatai half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Ekelund gets a clinch.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Ekelund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .#CL#
Lvavatai has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Ekelund scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Lvavatai jumps guard.
Ekelund slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Lvavatai working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekelund content to stall in guard here.
Lvavatai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekelund is one step ahead there.
Ekelund must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lvavatai trying to control the position here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lvavatai looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Ekelund.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Ekelund.
Lvavatai throws a low kick, looking for Ekelund's leg but Ekelund calmly moves out of range.
Lvavatai is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ekelund misses the body punch
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Ekelund counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ekelund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekelund momentarily.
Ekelund looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekelund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Ekelund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
Ekelund throws a right hand that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a leg kick.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Ekelund slips the punch.
Ekelund thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Ekelund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lvavatai trying to control the position but instead, Ekelund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lvavatai into the cage.
Lvavatai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekelund backwards.
Lvavatai is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekelund gets an underhook and turns Lvavatai into the cage.#T4##BC2#
Ekelund breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekelund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Ekelund catches Lvavatai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lvavatai wants to clinch.
Ekelund looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Good shot there by Ekelund.
Ekelund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lvavatai has time to react.#CL2#
Ekelund has closed the distance and engaged Lvavatai in a clinch.
Ekelund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lvavatai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Lvavatai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Ekelund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekelund tries to clinch
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekelund takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekelund lands a glancing blow to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Ekelund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekelund looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a body shot.
Ekelund throws a right hand that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a nice body shot.
Lvavatai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekelund.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dick Ekelund 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.
Ekelund lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekelund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekelund.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekelund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ekelund tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lvavatai to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekelund lands with a short shot to the head.
Lvavatai lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekelund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lvavatai tries a body shot but Ekelund blocks it.
Lvavatai digs a right hand underneath Ekelund's ribcage. Ekelund let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Ekelund breaks from the clinch.
Lvavatai misses the shot to the body.
Ekelund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Ekelund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekelund looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Lvavatai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekelund's head.
Ekelund throws a jab but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Ekelund misses with a combination
and Lvavatai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Ekelund staying out of range there.
Ekelund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekelund.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Lvavatai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Lvavatai is avoiding it.
Dick Ekelund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekelund throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekelund staying out of range there.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Ekelund has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ekelund digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Lvavatai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lvavatai can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action. #BC2#
Ekelund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekelund tests Lvavatai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Lvavatai defending well as Ekelund loads up on a big left hand.
Ekelund lands a really nice looking cross but Lvavatai seems unphased.
Ekelund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lvavatai at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lvavatai , as that shot connected.
Lvavatai punishes Ekelund's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekelund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekelund dips to his left and cracks Lvavatai with an uppercut!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekelund throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Ekelund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekelund 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. #T4#
Donk. Ekelund catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Ekelund clinches.
Lvavatai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands. #BC2#
Ekelund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
Ekelund lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Ekelund misses its intended target.
Ekelund throws an overhand right that lands on Lvavatai 's shoulder, as Lvavatai tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Ekelund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekelund fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekelund throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekelund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Ekelund.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on Ekelund's shoulder, as Ekelund tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Ekelund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ekelund rushes Lvavatai and presses him up against the cage.
Ekelund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Ekelund has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekelund's elbow.
Lvavatai lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Ekelund manages to break the clinch.
Lvavatai cracks Ekelund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Ekelund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Ekelund.
A slow jab from Ekelund misses its intended target.
Ekelund misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands a slapping body shot.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lvavatai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Ekelund.#T1#
Ekelund scores with the left hand. Lvavatai knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ekelund misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Lvavatai just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekelund moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Ekelund misses its intended target.
Lvavatai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ekelund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lvavatai .#CL2#
Ekelund clinches.
Ekelund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekelund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Lvavatai . #BC2#
Ekelund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Ekelund.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekelund.
A big left from Ekelund misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekelund cracks Lvavatai with a good jab.#CL2#
Ekelund darts in and clinches Lvavatai up against the cage.
Lvavatai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekelund can't break the clinch.
Ekelund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lvavatai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick Ekelund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Ekelund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekelund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Ekelund throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Lvavatai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Ekelund has closed the distance and engaged Lvavatai in a clinch.
Ekelund wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
Ekelund lands with a right to the head.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Dick Ekelund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lvavatai tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
Lvavatai is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Lvavatai .
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Lvavatai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lvavatai is working Ekelund over against the cage.
Lvavatai misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai works on Ekelund's body with a couple of short punches.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Ekelund stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ekelund prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Ekelund blocks a body shot from Lvavatai .

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Ekelund.
I've got Ekelund winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Ekelund!

Event: DMMA 32: Murphy vs Lauzon
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1#
Lvavatai wants to clinch up but Petit keeps it at a distance.
Petit is looking to counter with head kicks.
Petit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lvavatai moves forwards but Petit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petit slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lvavatai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Petit's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
A looping hook to the body misses from Lvavatai . Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lvavatai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lvavatai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petit doesn't seem bothered though.
Petit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lvavatai looks to score with a jab to the body but Petit is just out of range.
Lvavatai throws a body shot but no joy.
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but Petit ducks down to avoid it.
Lvavatai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Petit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Petit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai tries to work over Petit's front leg with a kick but Petit checks it.
Lvavatai moves out of range as Petit strikes.
No joy there for Petit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lvavatai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petit.#CUT#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Lvavatai 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.
Petit throws a lazy uppercut
and Lvavatai counters with a left to the body.
Lvavatai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petit fails to land with a series of punches.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Petit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai connects with a nice looking jab.
Lvavatai dips to his left and cracks Petit with an uppercut!
Lvavatai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
Lvavatai tries to counter with a clinch but Petit shakes him off and moves away.
Petit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai misses with a wild body shot.
Petit keeps the fight on the outside.
Petit is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lvavatai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lvavatai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petit momentarily.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Lvavatai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lvavatai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Lvavatai cracks a nice hook into Petit's ribs.
Lvavatai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
A little feinted left hand from Petit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A left lands for Lvavatai .
Petit misses with a straight left.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Lvavatai finds it's target.
Petit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lvavatai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Lvavatai .
Petit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lvavatai tests Petit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petit lands with a straight right. Lvavatai didn't see that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Petit.
Petit throws a head kick that Lvavatai semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Lvavatai misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Petit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Petit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petit throws a head kick that misses.
Petit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petit moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
A quick step to the side and Petit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petit walks into a straight right hand from Lvavatai .
A jab lands there for Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands a slapping body shot.
Petit misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Lvavatai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lvavatai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Lvavatai .
Petit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Petit ducked under it nicely.
Petit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lvavatai thuds his right hand into Petit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lvavatai lands a glancing blow to the side of Petit's head.
Petit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lvavatai catches Petit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lvavatai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petit counters with a straight right hand.
Petit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lvavatai .
Petit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai is looking to clinch.
Lvavatai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lvavatai throws a jab but it's blocked by Petit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai darts in trying to clinch
and Petit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lvavatai connects with a body shot.
Lvavatai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lvavatai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lvavatai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petit in his tracks.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lvavatai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petit momentarily.
A slow jab from Petit misses its intended target.
Petit 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.
Lvavatai throws a body punch but Petit moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lvavatai .
Petit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit throws a right hand that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Lvavatai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petit manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Petit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petit throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lvavatai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the body from Lvavatai misses
and Petit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lvavatai lands with an uppercut that bounces Petit off the cage and back into range.
Petit misses with a right hand
and Lvavatai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a right hand
and Petit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing.
Lvavatai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petit.
Petit drops his hands momentarily and Lvavatai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Lvavatai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lvavatai .
Petit misses with an uppercut.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Petit misses with a left hand
and Lvavatai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lvavatai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lvavatai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a body punch
and Petit counters with a stiff right hand.
Lvavatai swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Petit to counter with a crisp jab.
Lvavatai misses with a wild body shot.
Petit moves out of range of the leg kick from Lvavatai .#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai scores with a hook to the body. Petit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petit scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Petit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai connects with a jab.
Petit throws a quick head kick that knocks Lvavatai silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Petit is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jean Luc Petit!

Event: DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaczmarek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Kaczmarek attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaczmarek feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Kaczmarek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaczmarek. #SUB#
Kaczmarek drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lvavatai dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kaczmarek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lvavatai defends well.
Kaczmarek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaczmarek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lvavatai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaczmarek looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaczmarek, not yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaczmarek is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kaczmarek wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
Kaczmarek preventing the sweep.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lvavatai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaczmarek tries to free his leg and advance position but Lvavatai is retaining full guard.
Kaczmarek trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaczmarek advances position into side control!#T2#
Lvavatai is looking to regain half guard here but Kaczmarek keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kaczmarek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lvavatai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kaczmarek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaczmarek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lvavatai wants to control but Kaczmarek postures up.#T3#
Kaczmarek tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Kaczmarek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lvavatai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaczmarek is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lvavatai holding on.#SUB#
Kaczmarek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lvavatai , who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kaczmarek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaczmarek trying to control the action but Lvavatai is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kaczmarek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaczmarek trying to mount his opponent but Lvavatai defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Kaczmarek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaczmarek throws a counter high kick but Lvavatai was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lvavatai misses with a hook #TD#
and Kaczmarek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Kaczmarek from controlling successfully.
Marcus Kaczmarek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaczmarek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaczmarek stopping the sweep attempt from Lvavatai .
Kaczmarek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Kaczmarek wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kaczmarek is working for a kimura but Lvavatai is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Kaczmarek is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lvavatai still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lvavatai has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kaczmarek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaczmarek wants to control but Lvavatai postures up.
Kaczmarek tries to buck Lvavatai off but Lvavatai is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaczmarek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Lvavatai has control of an arm but Kaczmarek manages to advance to Lvavatai 's back!#SUB#
Lvavatai defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kaczmarek is looking for a triangle but Lvavatai pushes his legs off easily.
Lvavatai sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kaczmarek working for submissions but it's allowed Lvavatai to get to half guard.
Lvavatai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaczmarek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Kaczmarek trying to control here.
Kaczmarek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lvavatai 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lvavatai 's back!#SUB#
Kaczmarek is looking for the choke from the back position but Lvavatai is controlling his hands well.
Kaczmarek is trying to stick to Lvavatai 's back but Lvavatai is turning into Kaczmarek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kaczmarek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lvavatai .#SUB#
Kaczmarek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lvavatai has passed into half guard!
Kaczmarek is trying to maintain the position but Lvavatai is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaczmarek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lvavatai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Kaczmarek is looking to improve his position.
Lvavatai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaczmarek is trying to maintain the position but Lvavatai is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaczmarek has a hand on Lvavatai 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lvavatai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tiaoali Lvavatai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kaczmarek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Kaczmarek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lvavatai 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaczmarek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lvavatai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaczmarek is working hard here to advance position.
Kaczmarek stopping the sweep attempt from Lvavatai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczmarek content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Kaczmarek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lvavatai is keeping the position for now.
Lvavatai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kaczmarek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaczmarek working a defensive guard but Lvavatai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kaczmarek wants to control but Lvavatai postures up.#T2#
Kaczmarek tries to improve position but can't.
Kaczmarek wants to control but Lvavatai postures up.
Kaczmarek is trying to work for a sweep but Lvavatai has mounted him!
Lvavatai controlling the pace for now.
Kaczmarek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaczmarek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaczmarek wants to hold on but Lvavatai pushes him away.
Lvavatai controlling his opponent. #T3#
Lvavatai tries to control but Kaczmarek wriggling away.
Kaczmarek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Kaczmarek looking for submissions off his back.
Lvavatai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaczmarek keeps working.
Kaczmarek wants to control but Lvavatai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Lvavatai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Kaczmarek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lvavatai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Lvavatai .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good work by Lvavatai as he checks the leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kaczmarek counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaczmarek is looking to take a break and control but Lvavatai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaczmarek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lvavatai , who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lvavatai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
After winning the bout, Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 13: Nadadora vs Niaz
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Del Torro's head but Del Torro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Del Torro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Del Torro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lvavatai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Torro at a distance.
Del Torro throws an overhand right that lands on Lvavatai 's shoulder, as Lvavatai tries to avoid the shot.
Lvavatai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lvavatai throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lvavatai misses with a few strikes there.
Lvavatai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Power Plant in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Lvavatai jabs Del Torro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Torro throws out the jab.
Del Torro misses with a hook
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Lvavatai doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Torro circles away.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
Del Torro slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Del Torro misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lvavatai scores with a nice strike.
Del Torro misses the jab.
Lvavatai tries to counter by clinching up but Del Torro breaks away and moves out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Torro.#T2#
Lvavatai scores with a nice right hand.
Lvavatai scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Del Torro misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Torro throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Del Torro's head but Del Torro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Torro misses with a right hand
and Lvavatai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lvavatai , as that shot connected.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses.
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lvavatai has time to react.
Del Torro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Lvavatai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Torro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lvavatai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lvavatai misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Lvavatai .
A head kick misses from Lvavatai .
Del Torro misses with a straight right.
Del Torro misses with a body shot.
It looked like Lvavatai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
It looked like Lvavatai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lvavatai looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Torro is just out of range.
Del Torro misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Del Torro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Del Torro misses the target.
It looked like Lvavatai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Del Torro throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
Del Torro throws a big shot that misses.
Del Torro misses with a looping right.
Del Torro tests Lvavatai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Lvavatai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Torro doesn't seem phased though.
Del Torro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
A left lands for Lvavatai .#CUT#It looks like Arturo Del Torro has been cut.
Lvavatai is looking to clinch but Del Torro is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro'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#
Del Torro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lvavatai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Torro misses with a wild body shot.
Lvavatai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Torro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Del Torro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Torro swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Torro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lvavatai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lvavatai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Torro's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Del Torro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lvavatai slips a straight right by Del Torro.
Del Torro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Del Torro manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Del Torro throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Torro just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Torro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Torro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Del Torro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Torro blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Del Torro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Torro.
Del Torro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Del Torro cracks Lvavatai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lvavatai looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Torro is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Torro misses the target.
Lvavatai slips a straight right by Del Torro.#T2#
Del Torro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Torro.
Del Torro blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Del Torro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Torro loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Lvavatai throws a big counter combination but Del Torro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Del Torro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Del Torro looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Torro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Torro throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Del Torro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Lvavatai with a jab.
Del Torro throws a lazy uppercut
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Del Torro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Torro throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Torro loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Lvavatai misses with a left hand
and Del Torro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Del Torro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lvavatai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Torro! But no joy.
Del Torro connects with a looping right hand.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Del Torro moves out of range easily.
Del Torro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Del Torro throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai throws a counter high kick but Del Torro was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lvavatai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Torro throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Del Torro misses with a straight left.
Del Torro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lvavatai moves to clinch but Del Torro breaks away
and Del Torro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Del Torro misses its intended target.
Lvavatai misses the shot to the body.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Lvavatai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arturo Del Torro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arturo Del Torro'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Torro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lvavatai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Torro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Torro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lvavatai with a body shot.
Del Torro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lvavatai swings widly with a right hand
and Del Torro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Del Torro ducked under it nicely.
Del Torro scores with a jab.
Lvavatai misses with a wild body shot.
Del Torro misses with a right hand
and Del Torro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Torro throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Del Torro counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Torro moves away.#T1#
Del Torro swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Lvavatai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Del Torro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Lvavatai throws out a powerful jab.
Del Torro misses with a straight right.
Del Torro slips under a jab.
Lvavatai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Del Torro backs up against the cage. #CL#
Lvavatai moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Torro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A short left from Lvavatai .
Del Torro scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Torro is leaning against Lvavatai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Torro.
Lvavatai tries a body shot but Del Torro blocks it.
Lvavatai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lvavatai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lvavatai pushes Del Torro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Lvavatai drags the fight down to the ground.
Del Torro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Lvavatai controls Del Torro momentarily but Del Torro frees himself.
Del Torro is looking to stand up but Lvavatai won't let him.
Del Torro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lvavatai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Torro. Del Torro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Del Torro moves out of range easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Del Torro throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Del Torro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lvavatai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Torro.
Lvavatai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Del Torro cracks Lvavatai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lvavatai misses with a body shot
and Del Torro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Torro to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Lvavatai is rocked!
Del Torro throws a right hand that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Lvavatai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lvavatai misses with a left hand
and Del Torro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Torro moves away.
Del Torro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Lvavatai gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arturo Del Torro.
I think Del Torro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Del Torro!
Arturo Del Torro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 5: Nadadora vs Khufu
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Lvavatai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warrior makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warrior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.
Warrior seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Warrior slips under a jab.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warrior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warrior tries to counter by clinching up but Lvavatai breaks away and moves out of range.
Lvavatai looks to throw the jab but Warrior is out of range.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
Lvavatai throws a body punch but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lvavatai throws a body shot but no joy.
Warrior blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai misses with a double jab
and Lvavatai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai swings widly with a right hand
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
Warrior slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
As Lvavatai looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Lvavatai just gets out of the way.#T1#
Lvavatai throws an off balance right hand
and Warrior counters with a two punch combo.
Warrior ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Warrior moves away and avoids it.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai sizes up Warrior with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Warrior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Lvavatai looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Lvavatai just gets out of the way.
Warrior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lvavatai .
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
Lvavatai misses with a double jab
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Warrior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lvavatai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Lvavatai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warrior pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warrior.
Lvavatai misses with a body punch.
Lvavatai is working Warrior over against the cage.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
Lvavatai tries to throw a body punch but Warrior avoids it by throwing Lvavatai back against the cage.
The referee calls for Warrior to work.
Warrior misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Lvavatai gets control of Warrior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lvavatai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Warrior wants to stand but Lvavatai is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully. #T3#
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lvavatai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Lvavatai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Warrior is sitting in close to Lvavatai 's body. Lvavatai has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Warrior is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Warrior is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lvavatai .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
An out of breath Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ACA 17: Wolf vs Herc
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
Khufu moves out of range as Lvavatai throws a body kick.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.
Khufu throws a head kick that misses.
Khufu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khufu scores with a jab. Lvavatai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khufu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lvavatai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Lvavatai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lvavatai throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Khufu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khufu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khufu.
Lvavatai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khufu lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khufu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lvavatai dodges an elbow strike from Khufu.
Lvavatai leaning against his opponent.
Khufu lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Lvavatai .
Khufu pushes Lvavatai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khufu. #CUT#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Khufu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Khufu to keep the fight standing.
Lvavatai struggles to land a body shot inside as Khufu controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Khufu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Lvavatai jumps into guard, dragging Khufu to the mat.
Khufu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lvavatai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khufu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khufu.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lvavatai controls Khufu momentarily but Khufu frees himself.
Khufu wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lvavatai is looking for a triangle but Khufu pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Lvavatai is trying to keep Khufu in close.
Khufu wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
Khufu trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Khufu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Khufu postures up.
Khufu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lvavatai connects with a single shot there.
Kosey Khufu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Khufu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lvavatai blocks a low kick nicely.
Lvavatai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khufu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khufu.
Lvavatai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai takes one to the side of the head.
Lvavatai checks a leg kick nicely.
Khufu misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai swings for the body but Khufu moves out of range.
Lvavatai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Khufu moves into range and clinches up with Lvavatai .
Good body shot from Lvavatai .
Khufu just leaning against Lvavatai , taking a breather.
Lvavatai prevents a body shot from Khufu.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Khufu turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Lvavatai struggles to land a body shot inside as Khufu controls his hands.
Khufu gets through Lvavatai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Lvavatai ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lvavatai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khufu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lvavatai pulls Khufu in close to prevent any damage.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Khufu tries to pass.
Khufu trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosey Khufu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lvavatai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lvavatai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khufu 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. #CL#
Khufu moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai looking to stall.
A short right from Khufu.
Khufu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lvavatai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lvavatai misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Lvavatai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khufu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Khufu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lvavatai .
Khufu pushes off an throws an elbow but Lvavatai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Lvavatai has a couple of punches blocked by Khufu.
Khufu lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Khufu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lvavatai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khufu's elbow.
Lvavatai tries a body shot but Khufu blocks it.
Lvavatai tries to stall but Khufu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Khufu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Khufu lands a hook that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai can't find room to land a body shot as Khufu controls the action.
Khufu lands a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lvavatai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Khufu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kosey Khufu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lvavatai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to throw a body punch but Khufu avoids it by throwing Lvavatai back against the ropes.
Khufu is working Lvavatai over against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Khufu.
Lvavatai avoids the elbow strike from Khufu, against the ropes. #T2#
Khufu prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khufu just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kosey Khufu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Khufu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khufu misses with an elbow over the top.
Khufu scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khufu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khufu.
Lvavatai tries to work over Khufu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khufu missing with knees to the body.
Khufu digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Khufu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Khufu - that landed with a thud.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Khufu won't allow it.
Lvavatai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khufu pushes Lvavatai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Khufu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khufu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khufu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Khufu lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Lvavatai lands a hook that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head.
Lvavatai throws a punch but it's blocked by Khufu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khufu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lvavatai as Khufu tries to tie him up.
Khufu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Lvavatai blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khufu.
Khufu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lvavatai as Khufu tries to tie him up.
Khufu gets through Lvavatai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lvavatai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lvavatai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lvavatai tries to work over Khufu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khufu pushes off an throws an elbow but Lvavatai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Khufu lands an uppercut.#T4##BC#
Khufu breaks the clinch.
Lvavatai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khufu.
Khufu moves forwards but Lvavatai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Khufu lands with an overhand left.
Khufu lands an overhand right.
Khufu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khufu throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
It seemed like Lvavatai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Khufu blocks it.
Lvavatai lunges at Khufu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khufu's hand.
A lazy left from Lvavatai finds it's target.
Khufu misses with a low kick as Lvavatai jumps back.
A jab lands there for Khufu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Lvavatai .
Khufu lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosey Khufu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khufu.
Khufu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Khufu lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khufu. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khufu scores with a jab. Lvavatai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khufu throws a solid leg kick but Lvavatai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khufu.
Khufu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lvavatai backs up against the ropes.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Khufu looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Khufu avoids it with no problem.
Khufu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lvavatai momentarily.
Khufu misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Lvavatai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Khufu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lvavatai walks into a straight right hand from Khufu.#T1#
Nice cross by Khufu.
Khufu throws a shot to the body.
Lvavatai misses with a wild body shot.
Khufu tries to counter by clinching up but Lvavatai breaks away and moves out of range.
Khufu misses with a wild combination.
Khufu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lvavatai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khufu scrambles back to his feet.
Khufu throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Khufu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khufu connects with a looping right hand.
Khufu scores with a jab.
Lvavatai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lvavatai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khufu.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosey Khufu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lvavatai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khufu throws a poor cross that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a nice leg kick.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Khufu counters with a straight right hand.
Khufu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lvavatai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khufu throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but Khufu moves out of range easily.
Lvavatai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
Khufu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khufu swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai keeps the fight on the outside.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.#T3#
Lvavatai needs to keep his hands up - Khufu had a free shot at his head there.
Khufu works Lvavatai 's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Khufu. Those never looked like landing.
Khufu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Khufu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khufu.
Khufu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khufu moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
A nice inside leg kick there by Khufu. That's going to slow Lvavatai down.
Khufu lands with a shot to the body.
Khufu connects with a body shot that sends Lvavatai 's belly button to the back.
Lvavatai walks into a straight right hand from Khufu.
Lvavatai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khufu misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Lvavatai tries to score with a low kick but Khufu moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
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!
Lvavatai connects with an inside leg kick.
Khufu cracks Lvavatai with an open hand slap.
Khufu cracks Lvavatai with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Khufu.
A jab from Khufu finds it's way through Lvavatai 's defenses.
Lvavatai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khufu moves away.
Lvavatai swinging wildly here.
Khufu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khufu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lvavatai at a distance.
Khufu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
Khufu lands a right hook to the body.
Khufu throws a leg kick but Lvavatai sees it coming and checks it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosey Khufu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khufu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosey Khufu!

Event: PSE test1
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
MacGeraghty gets a clinch. #BC2#
MacGeraghty manages to break the clinch.
MacGeraghty scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
MacGeraghty tries to clinch up.#CL#
Lvavatai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
MacGeraghty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
MacGeraghty rushes Lvavatai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
MacGeraghty is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai stops a takedown attempt from MacGeraghty. #BC2#
MacGeraghty breaks from the clinch.
Lvavatai swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGeraghty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Lvavatai tries to clinch there but MacGeraghty circles away. #CL#
Lvavatai darts in and clinches MacGeraghty up against the ropes.
MacGeraghty tries to break free but Lvavatai pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
MacGeraghty tries to pull guard but Lvavatai forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory MacGeraghty.
MacGeraghty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lvavatai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacGeraghty tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
MacGeraghty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacGeraghty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lvavatai is keeping busy.
Lvavatai wants to take the fight to the mat but MacGeraghty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacGeraghty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lvavatai tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
MacGeraghty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGeraghty tries to clinch but Lvavatai moves out of range. #CL#
Lvavatai has MacGeraghty up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD#
Lvavatai jumps into guard, dragging MacGeraghty to the mat. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lvavatai is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lvavatai slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Lvavatai stands up and beckons MacGeraghty to join him on the feet.
MacGeraghty goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Lvavatai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacGeraghty is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
MacGeraghty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
MacGeraghty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lvavatai throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3##TD#
Lvavatai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacGeraghty uses from the top position.
Lvavatai doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
MacGeraghty wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
Lvavatai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacGeraghty trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Lvavatai working a defensive guard here.
MacGeraghty trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lvavatai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Lvavatai has his foot on MacGeraghty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGeraghty works his way back into a safe position though.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing MacGeraghty from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Lvavatai looking for a guillotine here but MacGeraghty defends easily.
Lvavatai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGeraghty's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
MacGeraghty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the ropes.
MacGeraghty tries to break the clinch but Lvavatai is controlling the position.
MacGeraghty working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Lvavatai pulls guard. #SUB#
Lvavatai looking for a guillotine here but MacGeraghty defends easily.
Lvavatai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lvavatai is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MacGeraghty is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiaoali Lvavatai !

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