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Event:
BFT-456
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Veitayaki dives in and scores a takedown into Wells's guard.
Wells looking to control.
Wells is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wells pulls Veitayaki in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wells can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wells is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Veitayaki is controlling him.
Veitayaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Veitayaki lands a couple of elbows.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Veitayaki from controlling successfully.
Veitayaki distracts Wells with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Veitayaki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wells has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Veitayaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wells tries to bum rush Veitayaki with a series of wild strikes but Veitayaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ilivasi Veitayaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Veitayaki tries for a takedown but Wells circles away easily
enabling Wells to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Veitayaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wells!
Wells tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wells really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veitayaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veitayaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wells to see if he's OK.
Wells tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wells can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Veitayaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wells is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB#
Veitayaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Wells is defending well.
Wells is looking for a sweep.
Wells is not content to let Veitayaki control the position.
Wells tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wells is still trying to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Veitayaki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3##SUB#
Veitayaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wells wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wells is squirming around, avoiding Veitayaki's attempts to control the action.
Veitayaki landing strikes from the mount and Wells is in trouble!
Veitayaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Wells is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Veitayaki locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Wells is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilivasi Veitayaki!
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Event:
BFT-449
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bigsbee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veitayaki defends it nicely.
Bigsbee dodges the punch combination from Veitayaki.
Veitayaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bigsbee - that will leave a mark!
Veitayaki shoots in for a takedown but Bigsbee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veitayaki misses with a takedown #TD#
and Bigsbee counters with a takedown into side control.
Ned Bigsbee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilivasi Veitayaki.
Bigsbee is looking to take a break and control but Veitayaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bigsbee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Veitayaki seems a little lost for a moment, as Bigsbee dominates the positioning.
Veitayaki has one of Bigsbee's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Veitayaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bigsbee off and has taken his back!
Veitayaki is trying to stick to Bigsbee's back but Bigsbee is turning into Veitayaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Veitayaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bigsbee.
Bigsbee trying to control but Veitayaki is working from the bottom.
Veitayaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bigsbee controls the pace.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bigsbee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bigsbee looking to sit in guard and control but Veitayaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bigsbee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bigsbee trying to control but Veitayaki is working from the bottom.
Bigsbee throws a strike but Veitayaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Veitayaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bigsbee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bigsbee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bigsbee! #REVR#
Veitayaki is pushing Bigsbee's head away, looking to escape. Bigsbee manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
The referee asks Bigsbee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bigsbee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bigsbee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Veitayaki for as long as he can get away with.
The ground and pound from Bigsbee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Veitayaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bigsbee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Veitayaki is not content to let Bigsbee control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Veitayaki is trying to improve his position.
Bigsbee wants to control but Veitayaki is keeping him busy.
Veitayaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bigsbee.
Veitayaki is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veitayaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bigsbee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bigsbee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Veitayaki down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Bigsbee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Veitayaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Veitayaki dives in and grabs Bigsbee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigsbee pushes down on Veitayaki's head and hops out.#CL#
Bigsbee drives through and clinches with Veitayaki against the cage.
Bigsbee misses with a punch to the body.
Veitayaki leaning against his opponent.
Bigsbee digs a right hand underneath Veitayaki's ribcage. Veitayaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Bigsbee.
Bigsbee pushes Veitayaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bigsbee lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bigsbee.
Bigsbee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veitayaki can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigsbee is working Veitayaki over against the cage.
Veitayaki is breathing heavily.
Bigsbee lands a shoulder strike.
Bigsbee is leaning against Veitayaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bigsbee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bigsbee tries to work over Veitayaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Bigsbee avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bigsbee.
Bigsbee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bigsbee misses with a punch to the body.
Bigsbee tries to work over Veitayaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bigsbee.
Bigsbee effectively controlling the action here.
Bigsbee digs a right hand into Veitayaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veitayaki's gas tank.
Bigsbee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigsbee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigsbee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bigsbee tries a body shot but Veitayaki blocks it.
Bigsbee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veitayaki's elbow. #TD#
Bigsbee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Veitayaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bigsbee is trying to keep Veitayaki in close.
Bigsbee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bigsbee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Veitayaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bigsbee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bigsbee tries to control but Veitayaki wriggling away.
Bigsbee lands a big shot there that rocks Veitayaki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bigsbee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigsbee controlling the pace for now.
Bigsbee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Veitayaki looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Bigsbee content just to control the position here.
Bigsbee trying to control but Veitayaki is having none of it.
Bigsbee controlling his opponent.
Bigsbee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bigsbee looking to finish Veitayaki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Veitayaki!#T4#
Bigsbee with the ground and pound from mount.
Bigsbee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bigsbee trying to control but Veitayaki is having none of it.
Bigsbee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigsbee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bigsbee wants to control the pace but Veitayaki is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Bigsbee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bigsbee lands with some strikes.
Bigsbee controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Bigsbee dominated that second round.
That's time! Bigsbee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bigsbee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bigsbee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veitayaki at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Veitayaki. No joy for Bigsbee on that attempt.
Bigsbee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veitayaki's calf.
Veitayaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bigsbee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Bigsbee drives through and clinches with Veitayaki against the cage.
Bigsbee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigsbee stops a takedown attempt from Veitayaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Bigsbee.
#TD#
Bigsbee drags the fight down to the ground.
Veitayaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Veitayaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bigsbee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bigsbee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Bigsbee drops an elbow to the side of Veitayaki's head.
Well, if Bigsbee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bigsbee working over Veitayaki with some ground and pound. Veitayaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bigsbee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigsbee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bigsbee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bigsbee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bigsbee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veitayaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bigsbee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Bigsbee trying to mount his opponent but Veitayaki defends it.
Bigsbee trying to control from half guard but Veitayaki is working away.
Bigsbee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ned Bigsbee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bigsbee continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veitayaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veitayaki wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bigsbee thows a body kick. Veitayaki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Veitayaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bigsbee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ilivasi Veitayaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Veitayaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Veitayaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bigsbee defending well though. #ES#
Bigsbee kicks Veitayaki off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Bigsbee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veitayaki was covering up waiting for the punch and Bigsbee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ned Bigsbee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bigsbee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bigsbee pushing down on Veitayaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigsbee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ilivasi Veitayaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigsbee is keen to just control but Veitayaki is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Bigsbee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bigsbee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Bigsbee!
An out of breath Ned Bigsbee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Veitayaki misses with a two punch combination.
Veitayaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Zulu lands with a shot to the body.
Zulu connects with a right hand. Veitayaki shakes it off.
Zulu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veitayaki is breathing heavily.
Zulu lands a jab to the nose.
Zulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veitayaki. Veitayaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Zulu.
Zulu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zulu drops Veitayaki with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zulu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zulu Zulu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Moa is looking to clinch but Veitayaki is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Veitayaki forces Moa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Moa has hold of one of Veitayaki's legs. Veitayaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Moa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Veitayaki has his feet on Moa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Moa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Veitayaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Moa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Veitayaki manages to circle out of the way.
Moa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veitayaki goes for a double leg but Moa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moa continues to drive forward.
Moa fails with a takedown attempt.
Veitayaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Moa thuds his right hand into Veitayaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Moa feints and as Veitayaki raises his hands in defense, Moa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Veitayaki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Moa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veitayaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Veitayaki tries to pull guard but Moa won't allow it.
Daniel Moa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilivasi Veitayaki.#BC#
Moa breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Moa as Veitayaki shoots in.
Veitayaki looks winded!#TD2#
Moa gets caught napping as Veitayaki dives in and scores a takedown. Moa manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Moa wants to control from the top but Veitayaki keeps moving. #T2#
Moa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veitayaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moa looking to sit in guard and control but Veitayaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Moa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Veitayaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Veitayaki is standing up over Moa. Moa looks to escape but Veitayaki dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Veitayaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Moa is defending well. #SUB2#
Veitayaki swings around for an armbar but Moa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Veitayaki's guard.
Veitayaki pulls Moa in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moa tries to free his leg and advance position but Veitayaki is retaining full guard. #T4#
Veitayaki controlling Moa's posture.
Moa passes Veitayaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Veitayaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Moa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veitayaki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU#
Moa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Moa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Moa wants to clinch.
Daniel Moa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veitayaki.
Moa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Veitayaki but Veitayaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moa is looking to clinch but Veitayaki is avoiding it.
Ilivasi Veitayaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Veitayaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Veitayaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Moa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veitayaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Veitayaki keeping moving, preventing Moa from controlling successfully.
Veitayaki pulls Moa in close to his closed guard and prevents Moa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moa wants to control from the top but Veitayaki keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Veitayaki pushes Moa off and gets back to his feet.
Moa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Veitayaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moa shoots for a double leg takedown but Veitayaki sprawls well. He's pushed Moa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Moa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veitayaki wants to clinch up but Moa keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Veitayaki dives in and scores a takedown into Moa's guard.#ES#
Moa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Veitayaki walks away with a smile on his face. Moa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Veitayaki. #T3#
Veitayaki is looking to take a break and control but Moa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Veitayaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Veitayaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Veitayaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Moa wants to control but Veitayaki postures up.
Veitayaki looks up at the clock and then as Moa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Veitayaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Moa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Veitayaki trying to control the action but Moa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Veitayaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moa has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Veitayaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilivasi Veitayaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Moa.
#TD2#
Veitayaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moa looking for a sweep. Not yet Moa, not yet.
Moa is pulling down on Veitayaki's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Moa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Veitayaki working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Veitayaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moa keeping moving, preventing Veitayaki from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veitayaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moa's head.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veitayaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Veitayaki pulls Moa in to control the position.
Veitayaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Veitayaki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Moa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Veitayaki after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Moa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moa with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Veitayaki counters with a shoot takedown. Moa fights it but they end up in guard.
Ilivasi Veitayaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veitayaki is in close to Moa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Veitayaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Veitayaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Veitayaki lands a couple of elbows.
Veitayaki is working Moa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moa looking for a sweep. Not yet Moa, not yet. #SUB2#
Veitayaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Veitayaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Veitayaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Veitayaki trying to control but Moa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Veitayaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moa trying to control the position.
Moa wants to stand up but Veitayaki is controlling him. #SUB2#
Veitayaki drops back looking for a leg! Moa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moa manages to kick Veitayaki off! Veitayaki jumps back into Moa's guard.
Veitayaki with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moa has momentary wrist control but Veitayaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Veitayaki is in close to Moa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Veitayaki cracks Moa with a solid left hand.
Moa is looking to stand up but Veitayaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Veitayaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Veitayaki scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veitayaki trying to control but Moa is working from the bottom.
Moa wants to get back to his feet but Veitayaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilivasi Veitayaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Veitayaki 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilivasi Veitayaki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Veitayaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poland is fending him off so far but Veitayaki persists. Nope, Poland circles away and we're back to standing.
Veitayaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poland drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veitayaki sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Poland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veitayaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Poland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Veitayaki has control of Poland's left arm, preventing Poland from doing any damage.
Poland looking to sit in guard and control but Veitayaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Poland wants to stand and escape but Veitayaki is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Veitayaki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Veitayaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poland's guard. #SUB2#
Veitayaki 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. Poland tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Veitayaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilivasi Veitayaki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Veitayaki moves into the clinch.
Veitayaki avoiding damage.
Haug has Veitayaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veitayaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Veitayaki is pressed up against the cage. Haug has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Veitayaki down to the mat. Veitayaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Veitayaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haug was covering up waiting for the punch and Veitayaki finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Haug has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Veitayaki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Haug has tightened it up now! Veitayaki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ulf Haug!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 615 Round 4
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Veitayaki shoots and misses
and Pickering counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Veitayaki misses
and Pickering counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veitayaki moves in looking to clinch but Pickering pushes him off.
Veitayaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Pickering appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veitayaki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Pickering counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilivasi Veitayaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pickering, as that shot connected.
Veitayaki misses with a leg kick
and Pickering counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pickering digs a good hook to Veitayaki's body.
Veitayaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veitayaki needs to keep his hands up - Pickering had a free shot at his head there.
Ilivasi Veitayaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Pickering lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Pickering.
Veitayaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pickering counters with a nice uppercut.
Veitayaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Pickering counters with a stiff right hand.
Veitayaki is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pickering lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veitayaki at a distance.
Veitayaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Pickering counters with a crisp right hand that drops Veitayaki! Pickering lets Veitayaki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Veitayaki is rocked!
Pickering dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Pickering feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Veitayaki sprawling to the canvas! Veitayaki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pickering finish him?!
Oh Veitayaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Pickering drops Veitayaki with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Veitayaki! Pickering dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Pickering!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 615 Round 3
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Veitayaki goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Veitayaki is looking to clinch.
Veitayaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Donk. Anderson catches Veitayaki right on the button with a cross.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Ilivasi Veitayaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Veitayaki tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilivasi Veitayaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Veitayaki's head back.
Veitayaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veitayaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Veitayaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Veitayaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Alex Anderson has been cut.#T1#
Veitayaki connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
That has opened up Alex Anderson's cut even more.
Veitayaki slips nicely into half guard.
Veitayaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Veitayaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veitayaki wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Veitayaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Veitayaki is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veitayaki to get the leverage.
Anderson looks winded!
Veitayaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Veitayaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Veitayaki seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Anderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ilivasi Veitayaki!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 615 Round 2
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Veitayaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fare to the mat! Fare manages to get full guard.
Veitayaki looking to pass the guard.
Fare 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.
Veitayaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veitayaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Veitayaki working a defensive guard here.
Fare looking to pass the guard.
Fare trying to control the position from guard on top but Veitayaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fare engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki is wriggling around but Fare manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB2#
Fare is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veitayaki has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Fare tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veitayaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fare wants to control but Veitayaki is keeping him busy.
Fare tries to pass to full mount but Veitayaki defends it.
Fare is still trying to improve position.
Fare frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Veitayaki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Veitayaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Veitayaki stops Fare from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Veitayaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Veitayaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Veitayaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fare can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veitayaki is looking to escape.
Fare controlling from mount.
Fare wants to control the pace but Veitayaki is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Fare working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fare wants to control the pace but Veitayaki is squirming around nicely.
Veitayaki tries to reverse the position but Fare maintains control.
Veitayaki tries to hold on but Fare pushes him away.
Fare moves to his opponent's back but Veitayaki bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Fare.
Fare looks winded!
Fare controlling Veitayaki's posture. #T4#
Veitayaki looking to pass the guard.
Fare keeping moving, preventing Veitayaki from controlling successfully.
Fare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veitayaki is one step ahead there.
Fare is trying to control the position but Veitayaki postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veitayaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Fare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fare keeping full guard, as Veitayaki tries to pass.
Fare keeping moving, preventing Veitayaki from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Fare dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Veitayaki circles away.
Veitayaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Fare tries to sprawl but Veitayaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fare manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Veitayaki with a nice head shot there.
Veitayaki is in close to Fare's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fare pulls Veitayaki in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fare is breathing heavily.
Veitayaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fare is keeping the position for now.
Veitayaki is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Fare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veitayaki cracks Fare with a solid left hand.
Fare is trying to keep Veitayaki in close.
Veitayaki stopping the sweep attempt from Fare.
Veitayaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fare is keeping the position for now.
Veitayaki is looking to advance position but Fare has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Veitayaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Veitayaki tries to hold on but Fare pushes him away.
Veitayaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Veitayaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Veitayaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fare is one step ahead there.
Veitayaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fare on the ground.
Fare passes Veitayaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Veitayaki is looking to escape.
Fare looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Fare passes the guard and advances to mount!
Veitayaki wants to control but Fare is having none of it.
Fare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fare avoids the attempt from Veitayaki to control.
Veitayaki is squirming around, avoiding Fare's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Veitayaki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fare mounts Veitayaki! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Fare jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Veitayaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Veitayaki and Fare has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Veitayaki is looking to reverse the position.
Veitayaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veitayaki looks to move to half guard but instead Fare has passed into mount! Damn!
Fare controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Fare will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Veitayaki closes the distance and pushes Fare back into the cage.
Fare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Veitayaki prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Veitayaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Veitayaki stalling in the clinch.
Veitayaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fare.
Ilivasi Veitayaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Fare.#TD#
Veitayaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Veitayaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fare trying to control but Veitayaki is working from the bottom.
Fare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veitayaki is controlling Fare's posture.#T1#
Fare wants to control from the top but Veitayaki keeps moving.
Veitayaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fare is one step ahead there.
Fare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fare trying to control but Veitayaki is working from the bottom. #ES#
Veitayaki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Veitayaki drives through with a takedown into Fare's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Fare 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.#SUB#
Veitayaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Veitayaki preventing the sweep.
Veitayaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Veitayaki lands a couple of elbows.
Fare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fare is looking for a triangle but Veitayaki pushes his legs off easily.
Veitayaki won't allow Fare to sweep him here.
Veitayaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Fare working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Veitayaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fare is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Veitayaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veitayaki shoots and misses #TD2#
and Fare counters with a nice double leg into side control. Veitayaki won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Fare wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veitayaki, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fare is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veitayaki has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Fare wants to control but Veitayaki is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Fare thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fare looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilivasi Veitayaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fare 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Tom Fare!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Ilivasi Veitayaki!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Ilivasi Veitayaki!
Ilivasi Veitayaki wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 615 Round 1
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Veitayaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sutton, pushing him back against the cage.
Sutton wants a takedown but no success here.
Sutton is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Veitayaki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sutton is trying to keep an underhook but Veitayaki manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Veitayaki is looking for a kimura but Sutton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veitayaki to get the leverage.
Veitayaki thows a huge punch but Sutton dodges it nicely.
Sutton is trying to stand back up but Veitayaki is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Veitayaki is looking for a kimura but Sutton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veitayaki to get the leverage.
Veitayaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutton on the ground.#SUB2#
Sutton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Veitayaki pulls his head out easily.
Veitayaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sutton's head.
Veitayaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sutton is trying to control but can't.
Sutton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sutton looking for a sweep. Not yet Sutton, not yet.
Veitayaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Sutton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veitayaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sutton's head.
Veitayaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Sutton is rocked!
Veitayaki is pushing down on Sutton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sutton is fighting to maintain full guard but Veitayaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sutton is still in real trouble! Can Veitayaki finish him?
Veitayaki scores with a big shot! Sutton's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sutton! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilivasi Veitayaki!
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