PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kosey Khufu (ranked 2162 p4p, 5998 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 247 p4p, 572 weight class). Khufu comes to the ring accompanied by Real Life - Kool G Rap. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Khufu
vs
Lvavatai

181 cm
20
168
2 - 1 - 0

171 cm
20
159
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

The Dirty Needle Project
HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosey Khufu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khufu moves out of range as Lvavatai throws a body kick.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.
Khufu throws a head kick that misses.
Khufu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khufu scores with a jab. Lvavatai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khufu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lvavatai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Lvavatai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lvavatai throws a lazy head kick

and Khufu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khufu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khufu.
Lvavatai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khufu lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khufu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lvavatai dodges an elbow strike from Khufu.
Lvavatai leaning against his opponent.
Khufu lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Lvavatai .
Khufu pushes Lvavatai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khufu.

It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Khufu misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Khufu to keep the fight standing.
Lvavatai struggles to land a body shot inside as Khufu controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Khufu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Lvavatai jumps into guard, dragging Khufu to the mat.
Khufu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lvavatai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khufu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khufu.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lvavatai controls Khufu momentarily but Khufu frees himself.
Khufu wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.

Lvavatai is looking for a triangle but Khufu pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai is trying to keep Khufu in close.
Khufu wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
Khufu trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
Khufu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Khufu postures up.
Khufu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lvavatai connects with a single shot there.
Kosey Khufu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khufu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lvavatai blocks a low kick nicely.
Lvavatai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khufu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khufu.
Lvavatai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lvavatai takes one to the side of the head.
Lvavatai checks a leg kick nicely.
Khufu misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai swings for the body but Khufu moves out of range.
Lvavatai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Khufu moves into range and clinches up with Lvavatai .
Good body shot from Lvavatai .
Khufu just leaning against Lvavatai , taking a breather.
Lvavatai prevents a body shot from Khufu.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Khufu turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai struggles to land a body shot inside as Khufu controls his hands.
Khufu gets through Lvavatai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Lvavatai ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lvavatai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khufu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lvavatai pulls Khufu in close to prevent any damage.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Khufu tries to pass.
Khufu trying to control but Lvavatai is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosey Khufu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lvavatai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lvavatai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khufu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Khufu moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai looking to stall.
A short right from Khufu.
Khufu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lvavatai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lvavatai misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Lvavatai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khufu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Khufu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lvavatai .
Khufu pushes off an throws an elbow but Lvavatai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Lvavatai has a couple of punches blocked by Khufu.
Khufu lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khufu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lvavatai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khufu's elbow.
Lvavatai tries a body shot but Khufu blocks it.
Lvavatai tries to stall but Khufu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Khufu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Khufu lands a hook that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai can't find room to land a body shot as Khufu controls the action.
Khufu lands a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lvavatai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Khufu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kosey Khufu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lvavatai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to throw a body punch but Khufu avoids it by throwing Lvavatai back against the ropes.
Khufu is working Lvavatai over against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Khufu.
Lvavatai avoids the elbow strike from Khufu, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khufu prevents a body shot from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khufu just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kosey Khufu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Khufu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khufu misses with an elbow over the top.
Khufu scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khufu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khufu.
Lvavatai tries to work over Khufu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khufu missing with knees to the body.
Khufu digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Khufu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Khufu - that landed with a thud.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Khufu won't allow it.
Lvavatai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khufu pushes Lvavatai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Khufu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khufu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khufu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Khufu lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai lands a hook that snaps the head of Khufu backwards.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head.
Lvavatai throws a punch but it's blocked by Khufu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khufu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lvavatai as Khufu tries to tie him up.
Khufu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Lvavatai blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khufu.
Khufu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lvavatai as Khufu tries to tie him up.
Khufu gets through Lvavatai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lvavatai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lvavatai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lvavatai tries to work over Khufu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khufu pushes off an throws an elbow but Lvavatai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Khufu lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khufu breaks the clinch.
Lvavatai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khufu.
Khufu moves forwards but Lvavatai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khufu lands with an overhand left.
Khufu lands an overhand right.
Khufu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khufu throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
It seemed like Lvavatai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Khufu blocks it.
Lvavatai lunges at Khufu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khufu's hand.
A lazy left from Lvavatai finds it's target.
Khufu misses with a low kick as Lvavatai jumps back.
A jab lands there for Khufu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Lvavatai .
Khufu lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosey Khufu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lvavatai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khufu.
Khufu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Khufu lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khufu. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khufu scores with a jab. Lvavatai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khufu throws a solid leg kick but Lvavatai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khufu.
Khufu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lvavatai backs up against the ropes.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Khufu looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Khufu avoids it with no problem.
Khufu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lvavatai momentarily.
Khufu misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Lvavatai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khufu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lvavatai walks into a straight right hand from Khufu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Khufu.
Khufu throws a shot to the body.
Lvavatai misses with a wild body shot.
Khufu tries to counter by clinching up but Lvavatai breaks away and moves out of range.
Khufu misses with a wild combination.
Khufu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lvavatai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khufu scrambles back to his feet.
Khufu throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
Khufu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khufu connects with a looping right hand.
Khufu scores with a jab.
Lvavatai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lvavatai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khufu.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosey Khufu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khufu throws a poor cross that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a nice leg kick.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Khufu counters with a straight right hand.
Khufu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lvavatai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khufu throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but Khufu moves out of range easily.
Lvavatai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
Khufu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khufu swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai keeps the fight on the outside.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai needs to keep his hands up - Khufu had a free shot at his head there.
Khufu works Lvavatai 's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Khufu. Those never looked like landing.
Khufu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Khufu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khufu.
Khufu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khufu moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
A nice inside leg kick there by Khufu. That's going to slow Lvavatai down.
Khufu lands with a shot to the body.
Khufu connects with a body shot that sends Lvavatai 's belly button to the back.
Lvavatai walks into a straight right hand from Khufu.
Lvavatai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khufu misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Lvavatai tries to score with a low kick but Khufu moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lvavatai connects with an inside leg kick.
Khufu cracks Lvavatai with an open hand slap.
Khufu cracks Lvavatai with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Khufu.
A jab from Khufu finds it's way through Lvavatai 's defenses.
Lvavatai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lvavatai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khufu moves away.
Lvavatai swinging wildly here.
Khufu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khufu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lvavatai at a distance.
Khufu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
Khufu lands a right hook to the body.
Khufu throws a leg kick but Lvavatai sees it coming and checks it nicely.

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

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

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