Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -58-
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Tavara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang.
Tavara is looking to counter punch.
Wang wants to clinch up but Tavara keeps it at a distance.
Tavara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Wang has Tavara up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang tries to work over Tavara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara lands a nice uppercut.
Wang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tavara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Tavara.
A short right from Tavara on the inside.
Tavara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavara scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Tavara has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Tavara misses with some punches.
Tavara lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
A head punch on the inside from Tavara fails to land.
Wang gets through Tavara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
Tavara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wang avoids it.
Tavara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavara.
Wang avoiding damage as Tavara throws knees to the body.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang misses with some punches. #T2#
Tavara tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang digs a right hand into Tavara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavara's gas tank.
Wang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tavara fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tavara fails to land.
Tavara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wang.
Tavara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavara lands an uppercut.
Wang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tavara takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Tavara.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Tavara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavara misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tavara tries to land knees in the clinch but Wang avoids the damage to the body.
Tavara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavara.
Tavara trying to land knees to the body.
Tavara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang.
Tavara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavara tries to land knees in the clinch but Wang avoids the damage to the body.
Wang blocking some punches.
Tavara trying to land knees to the body.
Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Tavara scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tavara fails to land.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang working aggressively here.
Wang lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Tavara is working Wang over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Wang misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tavara pushes Wang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Wang is rocked!
Tavara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavara finish him?
Wang misses with some punches.
Tavara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang misses with some punches.
Tavara pushes Wang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavara throws a big uppercut that drops Wang! More strikes from Tavara and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wang lies dazed against the cage as Tavara celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malo Tavara!
A victorious Malo Tavara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 5A
Date: Apr 07, 2025

#R1#
Tavara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Tavara.
Zero throws a shot to the body.
Sub Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zero misses with a wild body shot.
Tavara missing with a left hand there. Zero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zero unleashes a big counter combination but Tavara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zero.
Zero misses with a hook
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavara moves away.#CL2#
Zero darts in and clinches Tavara up against the cage.#T1#
Zero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavara backwards.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tavara breaks from the clinch.
Zero has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zero wants to clinch.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zero dips to his left and cracks Tavara with an uppercut!
Tavara keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Tavara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavara tries to bum rush Zero with a series of wild strikes but Zero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zero tries to clinch but Tavara moves out of range.
Tavara ducks under a wild hook from Zero.
Nice defenses there by Tavara.
Zero misses with a right hand
and Tavara counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavara.
Zero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zero moves to clinch but Tavara breaks away
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavara takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3##CL2#
Tavara tries to keep at a distance but Zero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tavara is looking to break free of the clinch but Zero has double underhooks.
Tavara wants to break free but Zero has control.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Zero lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Tavara manages to break the clinch.
Zero scores with a hook to the body. Tavara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Zero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tavara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zero looks to throw the jab but Tavara is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tavara misses its target.#CL2#
Zero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Zero.
A short right from Zero on the inside.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.
Zero throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara. #BC#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zero thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Zero looks to move away, Tavara throws a big counter combo but Zero just gets out of the way.
Zero wants to clinch up but Tavara keeps it at a distance.
Zero connects with a body shot that sends Tavara's belly button to the back.
Tavara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tavara duly obliges.
Zero's corner calls for a 1-2. Zero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Tavara misses. #CL2#
Zero moves into range and clinches up with Tavara.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Tavara is trying to break free.#BC#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zero misses with a few strikes there.
Tavara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Tavara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Zero coming out on top.#T1##CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch.
Zero is working Tavara over against the cage.
Zero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavara.
Tavara tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero is leaning against Tavara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavara tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zero lands a right hand.
Sub Zero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Zero as the two fighters clinch.
Tavara wants to get back to striking at distance but Zero won't allow it.
Zero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaras head.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Tavara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tavara's efforts to push away.
Zero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavara.
Zero is working Tavara over against the cage.#T2#
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tavara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Zero moves into range and clinches up with Tavara.#BC#
Tavara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch successfully.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Tavara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Zero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zero lands a nice uppercut.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.#T3#
Tavara tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Tavara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavara is trying to break free.
Zero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zero fails to land.
Tavara blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zero.
Zero working aggressively here.
Zero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Tavara working hard to break the clinch.
Tavara tries to break the clinch but Zero is controlling the position.
Tavara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zero scores with a shot to the side of Tavara's head.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Zero keeps control of Tavara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Zero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zero thuds a left hand into Tavara's body.
Zero wants to clinch up but Tavara keeps it at a distance.
Zero misses with a few strikes there.
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tavara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavara throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
Zero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zero misses with a right hand
and Tavara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero stuns Tavara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zero finds it's way round the side to connect with Tavara's head.
Tavara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Tavara throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Zero tries to counter with a clinch but Tavara shakes him off and moves away.
Malo Tavara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD2#
Zero cracks Tavara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tavara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zero finish him? #ROC2#Tavara is rocked!
Tavara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Tavara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Zero has managed to clinch.
Tavara is trying to push Zero away but Zero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Tavara seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Zero.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Tavara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavara looks to score with a jab to the body but Zero is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tavara. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Zero pushes Tavara up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zero.
Tavara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Tavara tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Zero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Zero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavara tries a body shot but Zero blocks it.
Zero misses with some punches.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Zero lands a body shot.
Tavara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zero lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Tavara is trying to break the clinch but Zero is controlling him.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Zero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zero works on Tavara's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavara tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero blocking some punches.
Tavara working aggressively here.
Tavara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Zero misses with some punches.
Tavara is looking to break free of the clinch but Zero has double underhooks.
Zero scores with a shot to the side of Tavara's head.
Tavara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Zero.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.
Zero misses with the head strike.
Zero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tavara breaks the clinch.
Zero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tavara counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Zero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sub Zero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zero cracks Tavara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero scores with a hook.
Tavara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Zero rushes Tavara and presses him up against the cage.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Zero can't find room to land a body shot as Tavara controls the action.
Tavara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Zero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavara.
Tavara misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zero 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Zero!
A victorious Sub Zero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 4A
Date: Mar 31, 2025

#R1#
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Tavara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tavara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kane instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tavara manages to break the clinch.
Tavara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Tavara counters with a nice right hand that sends Kane toppling to the canvas! Kane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tavara finish him?!#ROC2#Kane is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane tries to clinch but Tavara moves away
and Tavara counters with a big right hand! Oh Kane is in trouble here! Tavara follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malo Tavara!
During a confident post fight interview, Malo Tavara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 3A
Date: Mar 21, 2025

#R1#
Carter defending well as Tavara loads up on a big left hand.
Tavara throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Tavara works the jab nicely.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Tavara.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tavara avoids the body shot from Carter.
Tavara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara tries to move into range but Carter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavara misses the target.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tavara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tavara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Tavara misses.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malo Tavara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Tavara lands a big uppercut and Carter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carter looks OK. Tavara waves Carter back to his feet!#ROC2#Carter is rocked!
Carter gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tavara gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Carter is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malo Tavara!
During a confident post fight interview, Malo Tavara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 2A
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Pereira fails with the takedown
letting Tavara counter with a right hand.
Pereira with a poor takedown
and Tavara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavara.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavara steps in with a hook that catches Pereira right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tavara follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pereira looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malo Tavara!
Our winner, Malo Tavara, 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: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 1B
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Tavara slips a jab from Everett.
Everett thuds a left hand into Tavara's body.
Tavara throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Everett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Everett looks to land a left hand but Tavara moved out of range nicely.
Tavara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tavara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Everett.
Tavara slips a jab from Everett.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Everett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavara. #CL2#
Everett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavara, pushing him back against the cage.
Tavara 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.
Tavara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett gets through Tavara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tavara tries to circle away but Everett has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Tavara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Everett throws out a powerful jab.
Everett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Everett swings for the body but Tavara moves out of range. #T1#
Everett moves to clinch but Tavara breaks away
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Everett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Everett misses.
Tavara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Everett throws an overhand right that lands on Tavara's shoulder, as Tavara tries to avoid the shot.
Everett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
Everett moves out of range as Tavara strikes.
Tavara throws a series of punches but Everett moves out of range.
Everett tries to clinch up.
Tavara looks to land a left hand but Everett moved out of range nicely.
Tavara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Everett blocks a jab.#T2#
Everett misses with a left hand
and Tavara counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everett misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Everett.
Everett throws the left hand but Tavara avoids the punch easily.
Tavara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Everett scores with a nice right hand.
Everett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Everett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavara was well out of range. Poor timing from Everett.
Tavara throwing a counter right hand but Everett manages to avoid it.
Tavara swings for the body but Everett moves out of range.
Everett throws out a counter right but Tavara avoids it with no problem.
Tavara swats away the attempt to clinch by Everett.
It looked like Tavara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Everett 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.
Tavara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Everett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Everett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavara.
Tavara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Everett misses with a left hand
and Tavara counters with a stiff right hand.
Everett looks to throw the jab but Tavara is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Everett. Beautiful body shot.
Everett with a hook.
Tavara moves away from the strike by Everett.
A shot to the liver by Everett. Beautiful body shot.
Everett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Everett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Everett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Tavara avoids the body shot from Everett.
Everett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jake Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Everett is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavara misses the target.
Tavara lands a slapping body shot.
Tavara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Everett.
Everett misses with a wild body shot.
Everett misses with a straight left.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Everett throws a sloppy body shot
and Everett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavara's corner calls for a 1-2. Tavara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Everett looks to land a left hand but Tavara moved out of range nicely.
Everett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Everett punishes Tavara's body with a nice straight punch.
Everett scores with a hook to the body. Tavara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Everett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Everett.
Everett throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tavara counter with a right hand.
Everett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Everett sizes up Tavara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Everett misses with a right hand
letting Tavara counter with a right hand.
Tavara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Everett throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavara counters with a straight right hand.
Everett throws a shot from downtown. Tavara moves away and avoids it.
Everett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavara manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavara misses the target.
Everett throws an off balance right hand
and Tavara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Everett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Everett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Everett is rocked!
Everett moves out of range as Tavara strikes.#T1#
Everett misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Everett thinking.
Malo Tavara is winning the standup battle so far.
Everett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tavara's hands.
Tavara throws a right and a left that Everett avoids nicely.
Tavara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Everett's head.
Tavara slips under a jab from Everett.
Everett misses with an uppercut
and Tavara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Everett scores with a jab to the body.
Everett lands a jab to Tavara's midsection.
Everett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tavara ducks under a wild hook from Everett.
Everett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everett tries to clinch but Tavara moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everett. Tavara does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tavara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Everett's head.
Everett lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everett. Tavara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tavara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Everett misses the jab.
Tavara throwing a counter right hand but Everett manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Tavara finds it's target.
Everett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Everett throws a big shot that misses.
Everett stuns Tavara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Everett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavara.
Everett lands a slapping body shot.
Tavara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Tavara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Everett throws a combination that misses
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
Everett defending well as Tavara loads up on a big left hand.
Everett looks to land a right hand but Tavara moved out of range.
Everett misses with the combination.
Tavara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Everett throws a body punch but Tavara moves out of range.
Everett lands with a shot to the body.
Everett throws a right hand that misses
and Tavara counters with a left to the body.
Tavara takes one to the side of the head.
Tavara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Everett sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Everett misses with an uppercut.
Everett loads up on a big right hand but Tavara slips the punch.
Tavara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavara lands a head shot.
Everett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Everett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tavara counter with a right hand.
Everett is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavara finish him?
Everett throws a right and a left that Tavara avoids nicely.
Tavara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tavara lands a nice shot to the body.
Everett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavara counters with a big right hand! Oh Everett is in trouble here! Tavara follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malo Tavara!
Malo Tavara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6A
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Birdwhistle misses with a left hand
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birdwhistle lands a jab to the nose.
Tavara lands with a shot to the body.
Tavara swats away the attempt to clinch by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Birdwhistle has managed to clinch.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Birdwhistle throws an elbow but misses.
Tavara lands with a right to the head.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavara.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle. #T1#
Tavara struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwhistle controls his hands.
Tavara blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle digs a right hand into Tavara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavara's gas tank.
Tavara misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
Tavara scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tavara fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavara.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara dodges an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavara lands a nice shot to the body.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Tavara.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Birdwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Birdwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Tavara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavara.
Birdwhistle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavara backwards.
A short right from Tavara on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara misses with a body punch.
Tavara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Tavara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Tavara.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
Tavara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
Tavara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tavara as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavara blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavara.
Birdwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavara controls his hands.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
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 Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tavara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Birdwhistle throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birdwhistle thinking.
Tavara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birdwhistle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Birdwhistle misses with a double jab
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
Birdwhistle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Birdwhistle drives through and clinches with Tavara against the ropes.
Birdwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavara working aggressively here.
Tavara scores with a shot to the side of Birdwhistle's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Good body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands a left hand. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Birdwhistle.
A short uppercut from Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavara.
Tavara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Tavara cracks Birdwhistle with a nice body shot.#T2#
Birdwhistle misses with an elbow over the top.
Tavara throws a head punch that misses.
Tavara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birdwhistle lands an elbow inside.
Tavara lands with a short shot to the head.
Malo Tavara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavara prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tavara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tavara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle tries to work over Tavara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Tavara lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavara misses with the head strike.
Tavara misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavara lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Birdwhistle misses with a body punch.
Tavara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Tavara has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands a hook that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavara misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Tavara misses with the head strike.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara. #T4#
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle misses with a punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook 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!
Tavara has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Tavara dodges an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands a shoulder strike.
Birdwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Birdwhistle.
Tavara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Birdwhistle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavara staying out of range there.
Birdwhistle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Birdwhistle throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Tavara.
Tavara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Birdwhistle takes one on the button.#ROC#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Birdwhistle is looking to clinch.
Birdwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavara finish him?
Birdwhistle 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.
Birdwhistle throws out a leg kick but Tavara moves out of range and Birdwhistle only half commits.
Birdwhistle walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Malo Tavara!
After winning the bout, Malo Tavara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5B
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Ettish slips under a jab.
Andy Ettish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettish closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tavara misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Ettish finds it's target.
Tavara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ettish.
Ettish misses with an uppercut
and Tavara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Ettish misses the target. #CL#
Tavara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tavara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavara tries to work over Ettish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Ettish.
Tavara 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Ettish breaks from the clinch.
Ettish misses with a left hand
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
Ettish throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Ettish finds it's target.#T1#
Ettish throws a looping overhand right but Tavara ducks down to avoid it.
Tavara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ettish throws a body punch but Tavara moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavara misses the target.
Ettish misses with a shot to the body
and Tavara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ettish throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavara counters with a stiff right hand.
Ettish throws a looping overhand right but Tavara ducks down to avoid it.
Ettish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavara was well out of range. Poor timing from Ettish.
Tavara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ettish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tavara counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavara jabs at Ettish's body.
Ettish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ettish misses with a two punch combination.
Tavara moves out of range as Ettish strikes.
Ettish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavara throws a body punch but Ettish moves out of range.
Ettish looks to land a right hand but Tavara moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tavara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ettish misses with a wild body shot.
Ettish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ettish lands with a straight right. Tavara didn't see that one coming.
Tavara throws a big shot that misses.
Tavara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ettish.
Tavara throwing a counter right hand but Ettish manages to avoid it.
Tavara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ettish misses with the combination.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Ettish.#T3#
Ettish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ettish misses with an uppercut
and Tavara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavara blocks a jab.
Tavara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ettish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavara scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Ettish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ettish digs a good body shot into Tavara's ribs.
Tavara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ettish misses with a body shot
and Tavara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ettish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Ettish misses
and Tavara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Tavara.
Tavara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ettish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tavara throws a hook but Ettish avoids it easily.
Ettish staying out of range there.
Ettish with a nice cross.
Ettish throws a combination that misses
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Ettish misses its intended target.
Tavara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tavara slips under a jab from Ettish.
Jab by Ettish.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ettish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavara manages to avoid it.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavara moves away.
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 Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ettish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ettish misses the body punch
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
Ettish works over Tavara's head and body with a nice combination.
Ettish misses with an uppercut
letting Tavara counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Ettish.
Ettish misses with a wild body shot.
Tavara swings for the body but Ettish moves out of range.
Ettish swats away the attempt to clinch by Tavara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Tavara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andy Ettish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavara. Ettish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavara needs to keep his hands up - Ettish had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Ettish scores with a shot to the body.
Ettish loads up on a big right hand but Tavara slips the punch.
Tavara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ettish throws a hook but Tavara avoids it easily.
It looked like Tavara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ettish.
Tavara lands with an uppercut that bounces Ettish off the ropes and back into range.
Ettish throws a lazy right hand but Tavara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Tavara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ettish.
Ettish throws a shot from downtown. Tavara moves away and avoids it.
Ettish looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavara is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ettish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavara doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Tavara.
Tavara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ettish.
Ettish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettish misses with an uppercut
and Tavara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ettish thinking. #T2#
Ettish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavara.
It looked like Tavara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ettish.
Ettish misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ettish throws a body shot but no joy.
Ettish misses with a hook
and Ettish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Tavara closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ettish.
Ettish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ettish throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ettish misses.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavara moves away.
Ettish misses with a straight right.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Ettish throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Tavara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ettish slips a jab from Tavara.
Tavara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ettish.
Ettish throws a lazy right hand but Tavara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ettish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ettish misses with a body shot
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ettish misses with an uppercut.
Ettish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Tavara clinches.
Tavara tries to work over Ettish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ettish tries to break free but Tavara pushes him back against the ropes.
Tavara tries to work over Ettish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ettish throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara. #BC2#
Ettish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A shot to the body from Ettish misses
and Tavara counters with a stiff right hand.
Ettish misses with an uppercut
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Ettish is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Ettish. That snapped Tavara's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavara slips a jab and a cross from Ettish.
Tavara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ettish stuns Tavara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Tavara drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Ettish onto his butt! Ettish pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Ettish is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavara finish him?
Ettish staying out of range there.
Ettish seems to have recovered his senses.
Ettish throws a series of punches but Tavara avoids them all with ease.
Ettish has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ettish throws a hook but Tavara blocks it.
Tavara punishes Ettish's body with a nice straight punch.
Ettish misses with a left hand
and Tavara counters with a left to the body.
Ettish throws a body punch but Tavara moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Tavara.
Ettish throws a hook but Tavara blocks it.
The fighters circling - Ettish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavara moves away.
Ettish throws out a loose jab but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ettish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavara scrambles back to his feet.
Ettish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavara. Ettish does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Ettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish misses with an uppercut
and Tavara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ettish misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ettish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavara. #T1#
Ettish throws a shot to the body.
Ettish misses with an uppercut.
Ettish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ettish misses with an uppercut.
Ettish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavara counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Ettish catches Tavara right on the button with a cross.
Tavara slips under a jab.
It looked like Tavara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavara lands with a shot to the body.
Ettish misses with a straight right.
Ettish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavara manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tavara moves away from the strike by Ettish.
A little feinted left hand from Tavara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ettish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavara counters with a straight right hand.
Ettish misses with a series of wild punches.
Tavara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ettish misses with a jab to the body
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ettish throws a right and a left that Tavara avoids nicely.
Ettish misses with a jab to the body
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
Ettish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ettish scores with a hook.
Ettish misses with a body punch
and Tavara counters with a nice body shot.
Tavara misses with a hook. Ettish ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Tavara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ettish swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut that drops Ettish onto his backside! Ettish bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Ettish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tavara's head backwards.
Ettish throws a jab when Tavara was well out of range.
Tavara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Ettish misses.
A shot to the body from Ettish misses
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ettish misses the shot to the body.
Tavara looks to land a right hand but Ettish moved out of range.
Tavara throws a hook but Ettish blocks it.#KD#
Tavara scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Ettish to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Tavara away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Ettish got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#T4#
Ettish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavara doesn't seem bothered though.
Tavara connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Ettish's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Ettish - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Malo Tavara!
An out of breath Malo Tavara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4A
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Sansho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tavara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sansho thinking.
Sansho throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavara.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sansho throws a right hand that Tavara ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavara also avoids with ease.
Sansho misses with an uppercut
and Tavara counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Tavara rushes Sansho and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara prevents a body shot from Sansho.
Tavara 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.
Sansho tries to throw a body punch but Tavara avoids it by throwing Sansho back against the ropes.
Tavara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavara works on Sansho's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavara lands with a left to the head.
Tavara digs a right hand underneath Sansho's ribcage. Sansho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sansho swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Tavara scores with a shot to the side of Sansho's head.
Sansho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tavara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavara lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Sansho manages to break the clinch.
Sansho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tavara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sansho thuds his right hand into Tavara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavara lands with a cross.
Tavara misses with a lunging right hand
and Sansho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavara thinking.
Sansho avoids the body shot from Tavara. #CL#
Tavara rushes Sansho and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
Tavara tries a body shot but Sansho blocks it.
Sansho lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavara lands with a left to the head.
Tavara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavara blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Sansho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavara swings widly with a right hand
and Sansho counters with a straight right hand.
Sansho wants to clinch up but Tavara keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavara misses the target.
Sansho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tavara.
Tavara connects with a body shot that sends Sansho's belly button to the back.#CL#
Tavara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sansho takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavara misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Sansho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavara.
Tavara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tavara scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Sansho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sansho misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Tavara lands.#CUT#It looks like Yakami Sansho has been cut.
Tavara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sansho misses with a two punch combination.
Sansho fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tavara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sansho throws an overhand right that lands on Tavara's shoulder, as Tavara tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Sansho slips under a jab from Tavara.
Tavara slips a straight right by Sansho.
Tavara is looking to counter punch.
Sansho wants to clinch.
Sansho tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavara misses the target.
Tavara moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavara scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malo Tavara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakami Sansho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Tavara misses.
Tavara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tavara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sansho.
Sansho misses with an uppercut. Tavara saw that one coming.
Tavara misses with a shot to the body
and Sansho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sansho can do to turn this around?
Tavara misses with a double jab.
Sansho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sansho!
Tavara lands an overhand right.
Tavara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Tavara scores with a nice strike.
Sansho tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tavara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavara punishes Sansho's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavara misses with a body punch
letting Sansho counter with a right hand.
Sansho misses with a right hand
and Tavara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Tavara clinches up with Sansho and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sansho prevents a body shot from Tavara.
Tavara lands with a left to the head.
Tavara lands a right hand.
Sansho takes a shot to the head.
Tavara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sansho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaras head. #T2#
Sansho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
Tavara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sansho backwards.
Tavara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sansho or not. #BC2#
Sansho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tavara rushes Sansho and presses him up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Tavara.
Tavara blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Sansho breaks the clinch.
Sansho looks to land a right hand but Tavara moved out of range.
Sansho throws a body shot but no joy.
Malo Tavara is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavara jabs Sansho right on the nose. Sansho blinks but takes it well.
Sansho slips under a jab.
Sansho throws a shot from downtown. Tavara moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Sansho misses with a few strikes there.
Yakami Sansho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sansho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tavara throws a poor cross that misses
and Sansho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sansho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavara lands a jab to Sansho's midsection.
Sansho throws a lazy right hand but Tavara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Sansho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Tavara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sansho.
Sansho misses with a hook. Tavara ducked under it nicely.
Tavara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Sansho throws a series of strikes that have Tavara backpedaling.
Sansho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sansho looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavara is just out of range.
Sansho 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.
Sansho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavara misses with a lunging right hand
and Sansho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sansho lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Tavara misses its intended target.
It seemed like Sansho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sansho throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sansho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yakami Sansho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sansho wants to clinch
and Sansho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Tavara coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Sansho.
Sansho throws out a loose jab but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Tavara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sansho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sansho. Tavara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sansho backs up against the ropes. #ROC#Sansho is rocked!#T1##CL#
Tavara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sansho, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sansho is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavara finish him?
A body shot lands from Tavara.
Sansho seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sansho misses with some punches.
Malo Tavara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavara.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanshos head. #BC2#
Sansho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavara takes a swing at Sansho's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Tavara forces Sansho back against the ropes and clinches.
A hook to the body from Tavara.
Sansho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaras head.
Tavara can't find room to land a body shot as Sansho controls the action.
Tavara digs a right hand underneath Sansho's ribcage. Sansho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tavara presses Sansho against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sansho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sansho backwards. #BC2#
Sansho manages to break the clinch.
Sansho throws a body punch but Tavara moves out of range.
Yakami Sansho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tavara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sansho manages to avoid it.#CL#
Tavara forces Sansho back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Tavara. #BC2#
Sansho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Sansho.#CL#
Tavara gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tavara - that landed with a thud.
Tavara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tavara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sansho backwards. #BC2#
Sansho manages to break the clinch.
Tavara swinging wildly here.
Yakami Sansho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Tavara closes the distance and clinches.
Sansho throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Tavara.
Tavara digs a right hand into Sansho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sansho's gas tank. #BC2#
Sansho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tavara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sansho.
Tavara connects with a looping right hand.
Tavara cracks Sansho with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Sansho is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Sansho is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Sansho could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Malo Tavara!
A victorious Malo Tavara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3A
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tavara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chikorita tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavara works Chikorita's body with a nice hook.
Tavara 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.
Chikorita closes the distance but Tavara moves to the side
and Tavara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tavara misses with a body shot.
Tavara moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara scores with a nice head shot.
Chikorita darts in trying to clinch
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tavara digs a good hook to Chikorita's body.
Tavara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chikorita on the side of the head.
Tavara misses with a two punch combination.
Chikorita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavara scores with a shot to the body.
Chikorita tries to clinch
and Tavara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chikorita has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tavara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chikorita doesn't seem bothered though.
Chikorita moves to clinch but Tavara breaks away
and Tavara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tavara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chikorita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavara lands an overhand right.
Chikorita tries to clinch there but Tavara circles away.
Chikorita takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chikorita closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Chikorita is rocked!
Tavara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chikorita is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavara finish him?
Chikorita walks straight into a big right, left combination from Tavara and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Tavara as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malo Tavara!
A very excited looking Malo Tavara 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: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2A
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Tavara keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavara throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavara sizes up Pearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pearson looks to clinch
and Tavara counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Tavara's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tavara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Pearson leaves his chin hanging out and Tavara seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pearson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malo Tavara!
An out of breath Malo Tavara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Lemaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavara 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.
Lemaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tavara throws a series of punches but Lemaire avoids them all with ease.
Maurice Lemaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemaire tries to clinch but Tavara moves out of range.
Lemaire tries to clinch but Tavara moves away
and Tavara counters with a nice uppercut.
Lemaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tavara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavara lands with an uppercut that bounces Lemaire off the ropes and back into range.
Lemaire throws out a loose jab but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavara doesn't seem bothered though.
Tavara misses with a body shot.
Lemaire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1##CL2#
Lemaire darts in and clinches Tavara up against the ropes.
Lemaire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Tavara avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes.
Tavara misses with a body punch.
Tavara blocks a body shot from Lemaire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara tries a body shot but Lemaire blocks it.
Lemaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemaire misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara can't break the clinch.
Lemaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lemaire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Lemaire. #BC#
Tavara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lemaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavara.
Lemaire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lemaire tries to clinch up.#T2#
Lemaire misses with a double jab
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Tavara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemaire jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Tavara gets tackled into the ropes by Lemaire. Lemaire maintains the clinch.
Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Tavara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavara blocks an uppercut.
Tavara tries to break free but Lemaire pushes him back against the ropes.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
Lemaire misses with a body punch. #T3#
Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Tavara avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes.
A short right from Lemaire.
Tavara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lemaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Lemaire.
Lemaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavara misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Tavara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire.
A short right from Tavara on the inside.
Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemaire's elbow.
Lemaire scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Lemaire lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire.
Lemaire misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemaire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire.
Lemaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Tavara.
Lemaire throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemaire.
Lemaire tries a body shot but Tavara blocks it.
Lemaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Lemaire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemaire.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Lemaire takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Lemaire on the inside.
Lemaire tries a body shot but Tavara blocks it.
Tavara blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Lemaire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lemaire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tavara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemaire misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemaire misses with a looping right.
Tavara throwing a counter right hand but Lemaire manages to avoid it.
Lemaire connects with a looping right hand.
Lemaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tavara counters with a straight right hand.
Tavara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Tavara throws a series of punches but Lemaire moves out of range.
Lemaire moves in looking to clinch but Tavara pushes him off.
Lemaire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavara catches Lemaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lemaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tavara jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Lemaire moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lemaire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavara lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemaire backwards.
Lemaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara lands a shoulder strike.
Tavara is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemaire has double underhooks. #T2#
Tavara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavara can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaire controls the action.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavara.
Lemaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire pushes Tavara back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tavara is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemaire has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Lemaire.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemaire.
Lemaire lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Tavara breaks from the clinch.
Lemaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lemaire.
Tavara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lemaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavara staying out of range there.#T3##CL2#
Lemaire instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tavara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Tavara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tavara lands with an uppercut that bounces Lemaire off the ropes and back into range.
Lemaire moves to clinch but Tavara breaks away
and Lemaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lemaire misses with a wild body shot.
Lemaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tavara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemaire scrambles back to his feet.
Lemaire defending well as Tavara loads up on a big left hand.
Lemaire lands with a nice combination. Tavara backs away looking to recover.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavara circles away. #CL2#
Lemaire has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavara.
Tavara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lemaire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire.
Tavara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lemaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavara backwards.
Tavara wants to break free but Lemaire has control.
Tavara blocks an uppercut.
Tavara blocks an uppercut.
Lemaire misses with some punches.
Lemaire keeps control of Tavara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maurice Lemaire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lemaire takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lemaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavara.
Tavara ducks under a wild hook from Lemaire.
Lemaire swings widly with a right hand
and Tavara counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemaire throws a body punch but Tavara moves out of range.
Lemaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavara.
Lemaire moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Lemaire moves out of range as Tavara strikes.
Lemaire scores with a jab.
Tavara throws a hook but Lemaire avoids it easily.
Lemaire is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lemaire lands with a cross.
Lemaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tavara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavara throwing a counter right hand but Lemaire manages to avoid it.
Lemaire wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tavara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tavara throws an overhand right that lands on Lemaire's shoulder, as Lemaire tries to avoid the shot.
Lemaire throws a sloppy body shot
and Tavara counters with a right hand to the body.
Malo Tavara is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lemaire. Lemaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lemaire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tavara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Lemaire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavara.#T3#
Nice cross by Lemaire.
Tavara takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavara misses the target.
Lemaire slips under a jab from Tavara.
Lemaire tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lemaire tries to clinch up.
Tavara moves out of range as Lemaire strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemaire takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Tavara misses with a looping left.
Lemaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tavara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Lemaire does no damage.
Lemaire looks to clinch
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Lemaire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land.
Tavara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemaire misses with some punches.
Lemaire lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malo Tavara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lemaire 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Maurice Lemaire!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Maurice Lemaire!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Maurice Lemaire!

Maurice Lemaire wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8A
Date: Nov 10, 2024

150 cm
18 yrs
150 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Chikorita

Tavara

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Barry Chikorita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Malo Tavara!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chikorita moves in looking to clinch but Tavara pushes him off.
Chikorita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tavara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chikorita tries to clinch up but Tavara circles away and keeps his distance.
Tavara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Chikorita shoots in and gets a takedown into Tavara's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chikorita (2) vs (0) Tavara
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Tavara keeps moving.
Chikorita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chikorita passes into half guard.
Chikorita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tavara!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chikorita (5) vs (0) Tavara
Tavara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Chikorita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
Chikorita controlling the pace for now.
Tavara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chikorita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tavara is squirming around, avoiding Chikorita's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Chikorita is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Chikorita extends the arm and Tavara is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Chikorita!

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7B
Date: Nov 03, 2024

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

Tavara

Lemaire

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Malo Tavara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Maurice Lemaire!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lemaire darts in and clinches Tavara up against the ropes.
Lemaire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavara walks away with a smile on his face. Lemaire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemaire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemaire is defending well.#TD#
Tavara tightens his grip and picks Lemaire up, before dumping him to the ground. Lemaire manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavara (2) vs (0) Lemaire
Tavara is fighting to break Lemaire's control of his arms but Lemaire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lemaire keeping full guard, as Tavara tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemaire controlling Tavara's posture. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Let's hope that Lemaire 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.
Tavara wants to control from the top but Lemaire keeps moving. #T2#
Lemaire 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.
Tavara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tavara postures up. #T3#
Lemaire managing to control the position.
Lemaire is looking to sweep but instead, Tavara has passed into half guard. #T4#
Lemaire wants to improve his position but Tavara is controlling well.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tavara controlling the action here.#T5#
Lemaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lemaire can do anything to dispel that myth.#T6#
Tavara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lemaire tries to roll over but Tavara keeps him under control.
Lemaire is refusing to be controlled, as Tavara sits in half guard. #T7#
Lemaire trying to hold on to Tavara's head to control him but Tavara postures up.
Tavara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tavara continues to stall.#T8#
Lemaire tries to roll over but Tavara keeps him under control.
Tavara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lemaire is trying to control but can't. #T9#
Lemaire wants to get back to full guard.
Tavara is thwarting Lemaire's attempts to control the position.
Tavara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Lemaire is trying to control but can't.
Lemaire is doing well to control the position and prevent Tavara from advancing to side control.
Lemaire tries to get to full guard but Tavara has control of the leg.
Tavara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Lemaire is looking to improve his position.
Lemaire wants to control but Tavara is keeping busy.
Lemaire tries to get to full guard but Tavara has control of the leg. #T12#
Tavara not doing much here.
Lemaire trying to control from the bottom.
Lemaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavara is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemaire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Lemaire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tavara is working away from the top position though.
Lemaire is trying to get back to full guard.
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.#T14#
Lemaire trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemaire is looking to improve his position.
Lemaire wants to control but Tavara is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tavara takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Malo Tavara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6B
Date: Oct 27, 2024

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

172 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Tavara

Dinker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Malo Tavara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dinker shoots in and drives through. Tavara sprawls well.
As Dinker tries to get set, Tavara tries to push him back and clinch up but Dinker manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Dinker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dinker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavara pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Dinker closes the distance and clinches.
Dinker looking for a takedown.
Malo Tavara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dinker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinker wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavara smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Dinker closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Dinker is trying to pull guard but Tavara has him pressed against the ropes.
Dinker fails to pull guard.
Tavara wants a takedown.
Dinker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tavara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dinker is defending well.
Tavara 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.
Tavara looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Dinker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tavara uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Dinker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tavara uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tavara (3) vs (0) Dinker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dinker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dinker tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tavara (5) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker tries to lock up and control but Tavara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dinker is desperately trying to improve his position but Tavara has a good base and remains in mount.
Tavara pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dinker wants to hold on but Tavara pushes him away.#T3#
Dinker tries to reverse the position but Tavara maintains control.#T4#
Dinker tries to control the position but Tavara now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tavara (8) vs (0) Dinker
Tavara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dinker just trying to survive but Tavara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T5#
Dinker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tavara is riding his opponent, not letting Dinker buck him off.
Tavara has the hooks in. Dinker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dinker just trying to survive but Tavara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T6#
What can Dinker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tavara is hanging on to Dinker's back as he tries to escape.
Dinker is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Tavara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tavara gets his hands free as Dinker looks to control.
Dinker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T8#
Dinker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tavara controlling well, preventing Dinker from escaping the position.
Dinker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tavara's guard. Nice work there by Dinker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavara (8) vs (2) Dinker
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dinker wants to pass the guard but Tavara is keeping the position.#T9#
Tavara managing to control the position.
Dinker looking to pass the guard.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Tavara keeps moving. #T10#
Dinker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dinker content to stall in guard here.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Tavara keeps moving.
Tavara has control of Dinker's left arm, preventing Dinker from doing any damage. #T11#
Tavara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavara controls Dinker momentarily but Dinker frees himself.
Dinker trying to control but Tavara is working from the bottom.
Dinker looking to pass the guard. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tavara holds on and takes a little breather.
Dinker pushing down on Tavara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tavara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tavara pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Dinker trying to control but Tavara is working from the bottom.
Tavara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dinker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavara (10) vs (2) Dinker#T13##SUB2#
Dinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tavara postures up. #SUB2#
Dinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tavara content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB2#
Dinker has his foot on Tavara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tavara works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dinker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tavara takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Malo Tavara thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5B
Date: Oct 20, 2024

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Tavara

Wang

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Malo Tavara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Butch Wang!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
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.#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and pushes Tavara back into the ropes.#TD#
Tavara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavara (2) vs (0) Wang
Tavara is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tavara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Tavara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang managing to control the position.
Tavara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wang pulls Tavara in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tavara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tavara (5) vs (0) Wang#T3#
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wang is trying to control Tavara's posture but Tavara avoids it.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Wang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Tavara stalling.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Tavara from advancing position.
Tavara trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Tavara from advancing to side control.#T5#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tavara is aware though and is defending well.
Wang managing to control the position. #T6#
Tavara 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. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavara defends well.
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.#T7#
Wang is controlling Tavara's posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Tavara from controlling successfully. #T8#
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tavara passes into half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Tavara has control of the leg. #T9#
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Tavara from advancing position.
Wang wants to control but Tavara is keeping busy.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tavara slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Tavara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tavara tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T11#
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tavara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T12#
Wang controlling the position well.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tavara jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tavara (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang is holding Tavara down, trying to stall.#T13#
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Wang is trying to work for a sweep but Tavara has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tavara (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang wants to control but Tavara is having none of it.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavara is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tavara takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Malo Tavara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4B
Date: Oct 13, 2024

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
156 lbs

Tavara

Wayne

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Malo Tavara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tavara stuffs the takedown attempt from Wayne. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Tavara tries to sprawl but Wayne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavara (0) vs (2) Wayne#SUB2#
Wayne in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tavara tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wayne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
Date: Oct 06, 2024

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Leighton

Tavara

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Morgan Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Malo Tavara!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Tavara moves into the clinch.
Leighton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tavara.
Leighton fails to pull guard.
Tavara is trying to drag Leighton to the mat but Leighton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tavara prevents the takedown attempt.
Leighton is trying to pull guard but Tavara turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Leighton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leighton jumps guard but Tavara turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tavara gets underhooks to prevent Leighton's takedown attempt.
Tavara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leighton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tavara after a bit of a struggle.
Leighton tries to pull guard but Tavara won't allow it. #TD#
Leighton ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leighton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leighton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leighton tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Tavara trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavara looking to sit in guard and control but Leighton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (0) Tavara
Tavara is trying to control the position but Leighton postures up.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Leighton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leighton is looking to pass into half guard but Tavara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tavara is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (2) Tavara
Tavara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leighton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leighton holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Tavara is looking to pass into half guard but Leighton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leighton is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (4) vs (2) Tavara
Leighton looking to pass the guard.
Tavara wants to improve his position but instead Leighton has moved into half guard.
Leighton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5##T6#
Tavara wants to get back to full guard.
Leighton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tavara!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (7) vs (2) Tavara
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leighton fails to take his opponent's back. #T7#
Tavara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leighton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Leighton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tavara tries to lock up and control but Leighton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Tavara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tavara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leighton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leighton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Tavara working to try and regain half guard. #T10#
Leighton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tavara is looking to get to half guard.
Leighton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Leighton looking to control but Tavara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tavara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tavara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leighton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leighton takes Tavara's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tavara is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (10) vs (2) Tavara
Leighton keeps control of the position easily here as Tavara tries to buck him off. #T12##SUB#
Leighton is looking for the choke from the back position but Tavara is controlling his hands well.
Tavara looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Leighton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Leighton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Leighton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Leighton has the hooks in. Tavara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tavara is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leighton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Leighton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tavara has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leighton takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Morgan Leighton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2B
Date: Sep 29, 2024

162 cm
18 yrs
150 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Saleng

Tavara

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adebayo Saleng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malo Tavara!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Saleng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tavara prevents the takedown attempt.
Saleng tries to score a body lock takedown but Tavara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Saleng is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tavara is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saleng to the mat. Saleng regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saleng (0) vs (2) Tavara#SUB#
Saleng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Saleng pushes a forearm under Tavara's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tavara is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adebayo Saleng!

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1B
Date: Sep 22, 2024

177 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Ettish

Tavara

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malo Tavara!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ettish moves in looking to clinch but Tavara pushes him off.
And Tavara tries to counter it with a takedown but Ettish pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Ettish has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ettish tries to pull guard but Tavara holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ettish drops back down to his feet.
Ettish fails to pull guard.
Ettish tries to pull guard but Tavara won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Ettish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tavara pulls Ettish into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ettish drops back looking for a leg! Tavara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tavara manages to kick Ettish off! Ettish jumps back into Tavara's guard.
Ettish forces his way into half guard.
Tavara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ettish maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tavara could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ettish has cracked it and Tavara is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ettish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Ettish!
Andy Ettish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Summit Series 2: Qualifier
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tavara closes the distance but Shikongo moves to the side
and Shikongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara tries to clinch but Shikongo moves out of range.
Shikongo is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
Shikongo rushes Tavara and presses him up against the cage.
Shikongo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Tavara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Shikongo has closed the distance and engaged Tavara in a clinch. #BC2#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shikongo pushes Tavara up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Tavara breaks from the clinch.
Tavara tries to clinch up but Shikongo circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Shikongo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Shikongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavara, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Tavara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shikongo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shikongo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tavara is lucky that one didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shikongo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Shikongo!
A very excited looking Kwame Shikongo 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.

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