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Event:
PSE 10
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tavau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rection cracks Tavau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rection lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Rection lands with a good body shot.
and Rection counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tavau! He's just covering up as Rection starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Rection!
A less than humble Hugh Rection misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Siva Tavau had this to say: 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'.
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Event:
PSE 7
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Übensplikt scores with a jab to the body.
Übensplikt fails to land with a series of punches.
Übensplikt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavau was well out of range. Poor timing from Übensplikt.
Übensplikt misses with a hook
#TD#
and Tavau counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Übensplikt!
You can see the frustration on Übensplikt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Tavau.#SUB#
Tavau goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Übensplikt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tavau's guard! Nice work there by Übensplikt!
Tavau has Übensplikt pulled in close to control his posture.
Übensplikt is working Tavau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tavau trying to keep a closed guard but Übensplikt is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Tavau seems keen to control Übensplikt's posture.
Übensplikt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tavau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Übensplikt preventing the sweep.
Tavau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Übensplikt is looking to pass into half guard but Tavau pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tavau is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Übensplikt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tavau trying to control but Übensplikt is working from the bottom.
Übensplikt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tavau's guard. #REVB#
Übensplikt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tavau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Übensplikt being controlled here momentarily.
Tavau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Übensplikt stopping the sweep attempt from Tavau.#T3##SUB#
Übensplikt lying in Tavau's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tavau decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Übensplikt taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Siva Tavau!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Siva Tavau waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
Wolfgang Übensplikt spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations.'.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Badass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Badass gets caught flat footed, as Tavau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Badass is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tavau has his hands clasped together but Badass extends and breaks Tavau's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Badass.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Ray Badass!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Ray Badass made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Siva Tavau was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Siva Tavau (ranked 1316 p4p, 127 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 11267 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavau comes to the cage accompanied by In the Air Tonight. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Siva Tavau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobral takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Tavau manages to get underhooks.
Tavau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sobral.
Tavau has Sobral pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tavau pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sobral tumbling to the mat - Tavau dives into Sobral's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavau (2) vs (0) Sobral
Tavau is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sobral has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tavau is looking to defend but Sobral has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tavau! Sobral pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tavau taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raimundo Sobral!
Raimundo Sobral thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Siva Tavau stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luis Ganador (ranked 7095 p4p, 549 weight class) and Siva Tavau (ranked 1274 p4p, 130 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ganador might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Will Rock You. Tavau has chosen In the Air Tonight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luis Ganador! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Siva Tavau!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tavau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ganador napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ganador (0) vs (4) Tavau
Ganador tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tavau swings around for an armbar but Ganador sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tavau's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ganador (2) vs (4) Tavau
Tavau looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ganador is defending well. Tavau quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ganador has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tavau celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Siva Tavau (ranked 1253 p4p, 131 weight class) and Jake Sekany (ranked 2385 p4p, 244 weight class). Tavau's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In the Air Tonight. Sekany comes into a darkened arena with his song building. John Fogerty-Centerfield kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jake Sekany told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Siva Tavau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Sekany!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sekany fails with the takedown
and Tavau counters by clinching up.
Tavau has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sekany clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tavau (4) vs (0) Sekany
Sekany told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sekany rolls, trying to escape but Tavau keeps control of the position.
Tavau has managed to slip his arm under Sekany's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sekany is tapping out! Submission win for Tavau.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Jake Sekany was interviewed post fight and said 'Complete bullshit I could throw a ball at every judge, complete idiots. My opponent got lucky and I will be back. I never quit, I am like herpes, I go away but I just comeback stronger...'. |
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Event:
DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Honda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Honda throws a head kick that Tavau semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Tavau blocks a head kick by Honda.
Tavau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Honda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tavau somewhat.#TD2#
Honda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Honda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tavau defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda throwing shots but Tavau is blocking nicely.
Tavau wants to control but Honda is keeping busy.
Tavau wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Tavau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
Honda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavau is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda prevents Tavau from standing back up.
Honda misses with a head shot. Tavau uses the momentum to regain guard.
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Tavau blocks nicely.
Tavau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda. #T2#
Honda works over Tavau with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavau wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
Honda wants to control from the top but Tavau keeps moving.
Tavau 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.
Tavau is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea.
Honda landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tavau working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
Tavau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tavau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda. #T3##SUB#
Tavau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tavau looking for a sweep. Not yet Tavau, not yet.
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
Honda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tavau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tavau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda throws a strike but Tavau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Honda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Honda has his feet on Tavau's thighs here. He's pushed Tavau off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tavau screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmond Honda!
In his post fight interview, Edmond Honda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Siva Tavau had this to say: 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'.
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Event:
DARE : RETRIBUTION
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Poffo.
Tavau is looking for a sweep.
Tavau sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tavau keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Poffo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Poffo is looking to take a break and control but Tavau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavau moves into full guard.
Poffo wanted to stand there but Tavau had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Tavau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Poffo wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Tavau's closed guard. He's half up but Tavau has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Tavau pivots and extends the arm, Poffo falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Tavau! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Lanny Poffo had this to say: 'I've only got one way to go after that one!'.
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Event:
DFN#33 Wrexham vs Lafayette
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tavau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tavau somewhat.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Tavau circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Tavau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paul Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Tavau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Tavau counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Tavau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Tavau is having none of it.
Tavau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavau landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Tavau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tavau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavau landing some decent shots from guard.
Tavau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavau on the ground.
Tavau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Tavau is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Tavau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Tavau is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Tavau is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Tavau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tavau works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Tavau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Tavau drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tavau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Tavau working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tavau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head. #SUB2#
Tavau seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Tavau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Tavau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tavau seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tavau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Tavau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tavau lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Tavau working Johnson over with strikes.
Tavau slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.#T4#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tavau trying to work for an americana but Johnson has managed to regain full guard.
Tavau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tavau stands up over Johnson, holding on to his feet. Tavau throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Johnson is out cold! Tavau lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 84
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Aleksanyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tavau to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Tavau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tavau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tavau cracks Aleksanyan with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Tavau 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.
Tavau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aleksanyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tavau postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Aleksanyan covers up, he's hurt! Tavau keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tavau and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tavau can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
A relieved looking Siva Tavau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC 277
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Fraser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fraser somewhat.
Tavau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Tavau backs off Fraser throws a huge counter combo but Tavau manages to avoid it all.
Fraser gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tavau to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tavau.
Fraser takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tavau lands a big left to the face of Fraser, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Tavau and another - Fraser is out! Tavau stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
After winning the bout, Siva Tavau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tavau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivera is trying to drag Tavau to the mat but Tavau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Tavau has Rivera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tavau pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rivera tumbling to the mat - Tavau dives into Rivera's guard.
Tavau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tavau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tavau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tavau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tavau is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
Tavau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavau wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavau with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Tavau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tavau throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Tavau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Tavau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tavau is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up. #SUB#
Tavau has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tavau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Tavau 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.
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavau has wrist control.
Tavau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tavau 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera postures up in Tavau's guard and throws a big left but Tavau blocks it.
Tavau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivera's guard. #REVR#
Tavau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivera's guard.
Tavau scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavau winds up and cracks Rivera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tavau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tavau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavau.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rivera wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Tavau throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera gets full guard.#SUB#
Tavau is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rivera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rivera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Tavau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.#SUB#
Rivera has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tavau to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rivera is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tavau pulls down on the head and he's put Rivera to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TAOC #2 - Hardy X Santiago
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Szymuszowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Szymuszowski.
Szymuszowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavau.
Szymuszowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tavau's waist but Tavau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szymuszowski off to one side.
Szymuszowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavau as he avoids it easily.
Szymuszowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavau is able to avoid easily.
Tavau tries to counter with a takedown but Szymuszowski is quick to defend against it.#KD#
Szymuszowski ducks straight into an uppercut from Tavau and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Szymuszowski manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#
Szymuszowski is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bartlomiej Szymuszowski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavau postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Szymuszowski's head off the mat! Szymuszowski is out! He's out! Tavau jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau very nearly forgot to thank Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
COLISEU 14.12
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Murhaa clinches.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavau controls his hands.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa pushes Tavau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavau blocking some punches.
Tavau swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murhaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Tavau against the cage.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavau controls his hands.
Tavau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Tavau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavau tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Tavau controls the action.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Tavau avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Tavau has Murhaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murhaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tavau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murhaa is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siva Tavau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavau misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Tavau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavau.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Murhaa gets underhooks to prevent Tavau's takedown attempt.
Tavau blocking some punches.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavau controls his hands.
Tavau blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavau takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Tavau swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tavau fails to land.
Murhaa prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Tavau is breathing heavily.
Tavau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavau misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa works on Tavau's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavau's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Tavau lands a takedown into guard.
Murhaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murhaa wants to stand but Tavau is controlling the position. #T4#
Tavau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murhaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tavau.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tavau is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Tavau is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tavau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet but Tavau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murhaa is controlling Tavau's posture.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet but Tavau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tavau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murhaa wants to stand up but Tavau is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murhaa 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##TD#
Tavau dives in and scores a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Tavau throwing strikes but missing.
Tavau is working Murhaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavau preventing the sweep.
Tavau throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavau's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!#REVB#
Tavau is trying to keep Murhaa in close.
Murhaa wants to stand but Tavau is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavau 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#
Tavau with the ground and pound but Murhaa uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Tavau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tavau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Tavau is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murhaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murhaa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murhaa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tavau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tavau has a closed guard, preventing Murhaa from standing up. #T2#
My spies in Jitsu Jim inform me that Murhaa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Tavau has his foot on Murhaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Murhaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murhaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Tavau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tavau keeping full guard, as Murhaa tries to pass. #T3#
Tavau is trying to keep Murhaa in close.
Tavau 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.
Murhaa wants to stand but Tavau is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Murhaa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tavau has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Murhaa is looking to defend but Tavau has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Murhaa! Tavau pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Murhaa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Siva Tavau!
A victorious Siva Tavau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TRFC98
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Tavau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kovalev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tavau somewhat.
Tavau misses with a takedown
and Kovalev counters with a left to the body.
Kovalev throws a combination. Tavau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kovalev - just one landing. #KD#
Kovalev cracks Tavau with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kovalev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tavau to stand back up!#ROC#
Tavau is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavau circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kovalev. Tavau falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kovalev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!
Siva Tavau was interviewed post fight and said 'At least i dont have to sleep on the beach tonight...'.
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Event:
TRFC94
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Tavau misses with a hook.
Tavau misses with a straight right.
Fiddlesticks tries to counter with a takedown but Tavau is quick to defend against it.
Fiddlesticks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tavau defends well and Fiddlesticks ends up having to push Tavau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fiddlesticks bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Tavau comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Fiddlesticks falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Fiddlesticks was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TRFC91
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Tavau shoots in for a takedown but Cuchulain shows good takedown defense.
Jab by Cuchulain.#CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Cuchulain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuchulain throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Tavau counters with a single leg into guard. Cuchulain didn't expect that.
Tavau works over Cuchulain with some ground and pound from guard.
Cuchulain is looking to stand up but Tavau isn't so interested in that idea.
Tavau is in close to Cuchulain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cuchulain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tavau postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cuchulain covers up, he's hurt! Tavau keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tavau and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tavau can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tavau enables Gutz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tavau manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gutz postures up.
Tavau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gutz wants to get up but he can't break Tavau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Gutz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tavau, up you get! #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tavau.
Tavau throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tavau tries to score with some ground and pound. Gutz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Tavau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tavau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gutz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tavau grinds an elbow into Gutz's temple. #T1#
Gutz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ES2#
Gutz throws Tavau to one side and escapes!#TD#
Tavau shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Gutz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Tavau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavau throwing shots but Gutz is blocking nicely.
Gutz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tavau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gutz pushes Tavau off looking to stand but Tavau dives back in and keeps control.
Gutz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tavau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tavau prevents Gutz from standing back up.
Tavau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutz's head.
Tavau 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.#T2#
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Tavau tries to pass to full mount but Gutz defends it. #SUB#
Tavau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavau. #SUB#
Tavau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tavau prevents Gutz from standing back up.
Gutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavau.
Tavau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tavau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutz pushes Tavau off looking to stand but Tavau dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Gutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavau.
Tavau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutz's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tavau connects with a nice short shot to Gutz's temple.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Tavau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gutz is looking to escape.
Gutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavau.
Gutz is looking to escape.
Tavau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavau throwing shots but Gutz is blocking nicely.
Tavau missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gutz is looking to escape.
Gutz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavau working Gutz over with strikes.
Gutz looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Tavau is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tavau throws a big elbow that misses.
Tavau won't allow Gutz to get back to his feet.
Tavau distracts Gutz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tavau stands up over Gutz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tavau won't allow Gutz to get back to his feet.
Tavau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gutz's head.
Gutz keeping full guard, as Tavau tries to pass.
Gutz wants to stand but Tavau is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siva Tavau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gutz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Gutz gets to his feet - Tavau follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Gutz clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gutz obliges.#TD#
Tavau wants the takedown. Gutz is fighting it off but Tavau persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gutz's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Gutz has his feet on Tavau's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.#TD#
Tavau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gutz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gutz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavau working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tavau working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tavau prevents Gutz from escaping the position.
Tavau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Gutz wants to get back to his feet but Tavau drags him back down.
Tavau cracks Gutz with a big elbow.
Gutz is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Gutz throws Tavau to one side and escapes!#TD#
Tavau looking to score a takedown here. Gutz is defending well but Tavau drives through and ends up in Gutz's guard.#ES2#
Gutz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tavau off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Gutz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gutz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Gutz decides to stand back up. Gutz steps back and let's Tavau get back to his feet.#TD#
Tavau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutz's half guard.
Tavau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutz defending well though.
Gutz pushes Tavau off looking to stand but Tavau dives back in and keeps control.
Tavau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gutz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Tavau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gutz is trying to stand.
Tavau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutz defending well though.
Gutz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tavau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Siva Tavau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Tavau.
Tavau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gutz is trying to stand back up but Tavau is controlling him
Tavau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##ES2#
Gutz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tavau keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gutz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gutz landing knees to the head.
Gutz lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Gutz.
Gutz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gutz lands a knee to the body.
Gutz scores a nice knee to the body.
Gutz lands an elbow just above Tavau 's eye.
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!#BC2#
Gutz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gutz has closed the distance and engaged Tavau in a clinch.
Gutz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gutz lands a knee to the body.
Gutz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tavau's defenses.
Tavau takes an elbow to the temple.
Gutz scores with a knee to the head.
Gutz working Tavau over with knees to the body.
Gutz connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Gutz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Tavau has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gutz regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Gutz pushes Tavau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gutz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Gutz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tavau manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Gutz manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Tavau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gutz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tavau postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet but Tavau drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavau postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tavau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tavau throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gutz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Gutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Siva Tavau's cut.
That's time! Tavau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Gutz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tavau's guard.
Gutz wants to stand but Tavau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tavau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gutz wants to stand but Tavau has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Gutz stands up and waves to Tavau to follow him.
Gutz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavau's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Tavau tries to sprawl but Gutz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gutz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tavau wants to improve his position but Gutz is controlling well.
#T1#
Tavau is trying to control but can't.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Tavau is trying to control but can't.
Gutz wants to stand up but Tavau manages to regain full guard.
Gutz tries to stand but Tavau is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Gutz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Tavau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gutz quickly recovers to half guard.
Tavau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gutz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Gutz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gutz on the ground.
Tavau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tavau prevents Gutz from standing back up.
Tavau lands strikes from half guard.
Tavau working Gutz over with strikes. #SUB#
Tavau is looking for a kimura but Gutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tavau to get the leverage.
Gutz is trying to stand back up but Tavau is controlling him
Gutz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gutz is trying to stand up here but Tavau is controlling him well. #ES2#
Gutz pushes Tavau off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Gutz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tavau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gutz wanted to stand there but Tavau had control of the position.
Gutz stopping the sweep attempt from Tavau.#T3##SU2#
Tavau is working an open guard so Gutz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Apollo Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gutz. #SU2#
Gutz stands up and beckons Tavau to his feet. #CL2#
Gutz moves into range and clinches up with Tavau.
Tavau takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Tavau has clasped his hands together around Gutz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gutz is trying to buck Tavau off.
Tavau creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gutz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet but Tavau drags him back down.
Tavau scores with punches from side control.
Tavau creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tavau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tavau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gutz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tavau throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Tavau in side control, throwing shots but Gutz defends.
Gutz tries to escape but Tavau is in control.
The ground and pound from Tavau seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gutz pushes Tavau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tavau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gutz dodges the ground and pound from Tavau.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Gutz.
I think Gutz 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Apollo Gutz!
After the fight, Apollo Gutz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Siva Tavau spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat myself tonight, I will look to improve on that.'.
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Event:
TRFC86
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Nice combo by McFatfat! Oh, that's hurt him - Tavau falls to the canvas and McFatfat follows him into side control. #ROC#
Tavau is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Tavau is looking for a sweep.
Tavau is still in real trouble! Can McFatfat finish him?
Tavau sneaks back into half guard.
McFatfat scores with a big shot! Tavau's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tavau! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatty McFatfat!
Fatty McFatfat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Siva Tavau spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat myself tonight, I will look to improve on that.'.
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Event:
LAW009: District 9
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Tavau decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tavau lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Thugbert is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Klyde Owen Thugbert has been cut.
Tavau controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Thugbert is out! Tavau gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Post fight, Siva Tavau stared into the camera and said 'I'm calling out Leon "SugarMan" Cotton for my next fight! Where you at boyyy!'.
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Event:
Law008: Independence day
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lashley drives through with a takedown into Tavau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lashley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tavau is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tavau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavau throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tavau chips away with some ground and pound.
Tavau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lashley's head.
Tavau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tavau works over Lashley with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavau loads up on a big left hand. Lashley felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tavau looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lashley can't hide his disappointment, as Tavau celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm calling out Leon "SugarMan" Cotton for my next fight! Where you at boyyy!'.
Bobby Lashley was interviewed post fight and said 'I Don't Know Man, I Could Just Focus On Pro Wrestling And Retire MMA Or I Could Train Harder Than Ever And Win My Next Fight '.
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Event:
LAW006: The Elimination
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Metaxas instigates a clinch.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Metaxas lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Tavau is working for takedown but Metaxas is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavau backwards.
Metaxas lands with a right to the head.
Metaxas lands a shot to the body.
Metaxas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavau backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metaxas lands a damaging elbow.
Tavau takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metaxas.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Metaxas.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Tavau looks winded!
Metaxas lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Metaxas breaks from the clinch.
Metaxas cracks the inside of Tavau's front leg. #CL#
Metaxas clinches up against the cage.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Tavau tries to score a body lock takedown but Metaxas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Metaxas lands with a left to the head.
Metaxas lands with a left to the head.
Metaxas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Metaxas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaxas.
Still in the clinch, Metaxas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Metaxas on the inside. #ROC#
Tavau is rocked!
Metaxas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavau is still on wobbly legs! Can Metaxas finish him?
Tavau wants a takedown but no success here.
Atlas Metaxas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siva Tavau.#T2#
Metaxas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavau seems to have recovered his senses.
Metaxas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metaxas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Metaxas breaks from the clinch.
Metaxas scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Tavau tries to keep at a distance but Metaxas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Metaxas lands a right hand.
Metaxas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metaxas stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metaxas lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Metaxas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tavau is working for takedown but Metaxas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tavau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metaxas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Metaxas is pressed up against the cage. Tavau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Metaxas down to the mat. Metaxas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD#
Metaxas sends Tavau crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Metaxas is motioning to the referee to let Tavau up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Metaxas scoring well with a low kick there.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavau takes one on the button.
Metaxas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 jab lands there for Metaxas.#T4##KD#
Metaxas lands a big right hand that sends Tavau crashing to the mat! Metaxas stays standing though and waves Tavau back to his feet!
Metaxas walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tavau drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Metaxas swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tavau's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Siva Tavau spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat myself tonight, I will look to improve on that.'.
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Event:
WMMAC 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Balnowski clinches up against the ropes.
Balnowski fails to pull guard.
Balnowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balnowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavau just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Siva Tavau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Balnowski.#TD#
Tavau tightens his grip and picks Balnowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Balnowski manages to land in guard.
Balnowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tavau is controlling him.
Tavau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tavau 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.
Balnowski trying to keep a closed guard but Tavau is proving a slippery customer.
Tavau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Balnowski is rocked!
Tavau postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Balnowski's head off the mat! Balnowski is out! He's out! Tavau jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
WMMAC Showcase 1
Date: Dec 19, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wariatowski looks to land a combination but Tavau avoids it well.
Wariatowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wariatowski with a jab.
Tavau is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wariatowski throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tavau counters with a shoot takedown. Wariatowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Wariatowski is trying to keep Tavau in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wariatowski 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.
Wariatowski managing to control the position. #T1#
Wariatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavau is one step ahead there.
Tavau throwing strikes but missing.
Wariatowski wants to sweep here but Tavau controlling him for the moment.
Tavau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tavau stops Wariatowski from standing up.
Wariatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Wariatowski, not yet.
Tavau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tavau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tavau distracts Wariatowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tavau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wariatowski's head.#ROC#
Wariatowski is rocked!
Wariatowski looks winded!#T2#
Wariatowski wants to stand up but Tavau is controlling him.
Wariatowski is still in real trouble! Can Tavau finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wariatowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tavau postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Wariatowski's head off the mat! Wariatowski is out! He's out! Tavau jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Marian Wariatowski was interviewed post fight and said 'its because I'm fat'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasvi tests Tavau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasvi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavau circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavau feints the counter takedown.
Nice cross by Kasvi.
Tavau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kasvi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasvi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavau as he avoids it easily.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Tavau.
Tavau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kasvi defends it well.
Tavau drops his hands momentarily and Kasvi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tavau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kasvi lands with a good body shot.
Kasvi cracks Tavau with a good jab.#T1#
Kasvi lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Tavau. No joy for Kasvi on that attempt.
Tavau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasvi scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kasvi.
A good leg kick by Kasvi.
Kasvi lands with a good body shot.
A nice combination there by Kasvi.
Kasvi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Kasvi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasvi is looking to wear down Tavau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Kasvi. Beautiful body shot.
Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Kasvi.
Kasvi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kasvi cracks Tavau with an open hand slap.
Kasvi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tavau's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasvi.
Kasvi lunges at Tavau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavau's hand.
Kasvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavau feints the counter takedown.
Kasvi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrki Kasvi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nice shot by Kasvi.
Kasvi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kasvi has knocked Tavau down with a huge combo! Kasvi steps away and waves a wobbly Tavau back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Tavau is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kasvi knocks Tavau out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jyrki Kasvi!
During a confident post fight interview, Jyrki Kasvi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Siva Tavau was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't want to talk to you, this guy just got lucky, next time I'll take him down and beat the crap outta him.'.
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Event:
Bravado 10: Ritter v Wildslap
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cooper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Tavau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tavau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tavau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tavau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Cooper looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tavau lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cooper quite badly. Cooper pulls Tavau in close trying to recover. Tavau postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cooper on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cooper doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
A very excited looking Siva Tavau rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Walsh clinches up against the cage.
Walsh wants a takedown.
Walsh is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Tavau turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Walsh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Walsh clinches. #TD2#
Tavau lands a takedown into guard.
Walsh is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tavau dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Tavau lands an elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeffrey Walsh has been cut.
Tavau is putting a hurting on Walsh here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Walsh is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeffrey Walsh's cut is getting worse.
Tavau lands a huge shot from side control! Walsh is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
A less than humble Siva Tavau misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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