Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Veainu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Meeks.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #T1#
Veainu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #CUT#It looks like Sione Veainu has been cut.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Veainu shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Veainu 's eye.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Veainu.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks. #T2#
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Meeks's head.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Veainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Veainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Veainu in his tracks for a moment.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Veainu's defenses.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Veainu shrugs off.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Meeks lands an elbow just above Veainu 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Sione Veainu's cut even more.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Veainu in his tracks for a moment.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Veainu shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Veainu dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Turner Meeks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sione Veainu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Meeks has managed to clinch.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Meeks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Meeks.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Meeks.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Sione Veainu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Veainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Sione Veainu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sione Veainu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
As Turner Meeks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Shit. On. My. Dick. '.

Event: WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Venegas takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu. #TD2#
Venegas has clasped his hands together around Veainu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Venegas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veainu, who protects the arm well.
Venegas trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Venegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veainu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Veainu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Venegas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Veainu has his hands clasped together but Venegas breaks the hold and Veainu is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Venegas !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCMMA Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Ba Nyein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ba Nyein keeps the fight on the outside.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ba Nyein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ba Nyein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ba Nyein scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Veainu has Ba Nyein up against the cage in a clinch.
Ba Nyein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ba Nyein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ba Nyein instigates a clinch.
Ba Nyein can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Ba Nyein tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein. #BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ba Nyein scores with a head kick. Veainu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Ba Nyein looking to stall. #BC#
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ba Nyein throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1##CL2#
Veainu clinches up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ba Nyein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Veainu gets a clinch. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Veainu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Veainu moves in looking to clinch but Ba Nyein pushes him off.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ba Nyein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ba Nyein throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Ba Nyein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Ba Nyein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Veainu drives through and clinches with Ba Nyein against the cage.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu moves in looking to clinch but Ba Nyein pushes him off.
Veainu wants to clinch up but Ba Nyein keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Veainu darts in and clinches Ba Nyein up against the cage.
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!
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sione Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Ba Nyein.#BC#
Ba Nyein breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Ba Nyein.#BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Ba Nyein throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Veainu takes the fight into the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Veainu closes the distance but Ba Nyein moves to the side
and Ba Nyein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Veainu clinches. #BC#
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Ba Nyein tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Ba Nyein blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ba Nyein paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ba Nyein, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Ba Nyein throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu. #BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu tries to clinch up
and Ba Nyein counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ba Nyein trying to control the position but instead, Veainu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ba Nyein into the cage.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards. #T4#
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ba Nyein pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veainu tries to clinch up
and Ba Nyein counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ba Nyein, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ba Nyein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ba Nyein.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Ba Nyein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saw Ba Nyein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ba Nyein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ba Nyein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ba Nyein swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
Saw Ba Nyein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ba Nyein can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ba Nyein forces Veainu back against the cage and clinches.
Sione Veainu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Ba Nyein working aggressively here.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks from the clinch.
Veainu tries to clinch up.
Veainu wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
Veainu clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ba Nyein gets tackled into the cage by Veainu. Veainu maintains the clinch.
Ba Nyein digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ba Nyein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ba Nyein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Veainu closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Ba Nyein lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ba Nyein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu wants to clinch
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ba Nyein connects with a body shot.
Ba Nyein works over Veainu's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Ba Nyein tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land. #BC#
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Veainu blocks a head kick by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ba Nyein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein.
Veainu misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Veainu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein. #BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ba Nyein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ba Nyein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ba Nyein lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Ba Nyein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ba Nyein.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ba Nyein swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Ba Nyein.#BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Veainu gets a clinch.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ba Nyein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ba Nyein tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Ba Nyein back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land. #BC#
Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch.
Veainu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ba Nyein circles away.
Veainu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ba Nyein.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ba Nyein tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Ba Nyein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Veainu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saw Ba Nyein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ba Nyein scores with a head kick. Veainu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Veainu tries to clinch there but Ba Nyein circles away. #CL2#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ba Nyein, pushing him back against the cage.
Ba Nyein works on Veainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Ba Nyein working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saw Ba Nyein is winning the standup battle so far.
Ba Nyein connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ba Nyein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch.
Ba Nyein throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba Nyein lands with a nice body kick.
Veainu darts in trying to clinch
and Ba Nyein counters with a three punch combo that has Veainu backing up. Veainu nods at Ba Nyein to acknowledge the strikes.
Veainu wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ba Nyein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Ba Nyein lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ba Nyein lands a nice uppercut.
Ba Nyein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ba Nyein blocking some punches. #BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ba Nyein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu working aggressively here. #T2##BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Veainu has managed to clinch. #BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ba Nyein moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu misses with some punches.
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ba Nyein.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Ba Nyein. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ba Nyein. #BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu wants to clinch.
Veainu looks to clinch
and Ba Nyein counters with a low kick, right behind Veainu 's knee.
Ba Nyein throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch.#T3#
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Veainu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Veainu rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land. #BC#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ba Nyein lands a head kick! #CL2#
Veainu takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Ba Nyein tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ba Nyein misses with a head kick.
Ba Nyein looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ba Nyein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Veainu clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ba Nyein struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Sione Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Ba Nyein.
A short left from Veainu. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Veainu closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Ba Nyein. #BC#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ba Nyein slips under a jab.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Ba Nyein counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saw Ba Nyein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ba Nyein, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saw Ba Nyein!
Saw Ba Nyein 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.

Event: TR85
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Bar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Veainu!
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Bar has an Americana. Veainu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonny Bar!

Event: TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Veainu shoots in looking for a takedown but Perez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veainu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Veainu avoids it really well and circles away.
Veainu fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Veainu has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch. #BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
Perez misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Perez pulls guard successfully.
Veainu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Veainu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet. #T1#
Veainu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Veainu stands and steps away. Perez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Veainu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Perez misses with a takedown #CL#
and Veainu moves into the clinch.
Sione Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Perez.
Veainu is looking for a takedown.#T2##TD2#
Perez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Veainu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Veainu passes to side control.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Veainu keeps moving and retains side control.
Veainu wants to stand but Perez is controlling his arm.
Perez being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Veainu stands up. #T3##CL#
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the ropes.
Perez can't break the clinch. #TD#
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Veainu holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Perez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Veainu throws up his legs and catches Perez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Perez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Veainu! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sione Veainu!

Event: TR74
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Plusnin swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plusnin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.#TD#
Plusnin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Veainu to the mat! Veainu manages to get full guard.
Plusnin wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veainu can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plusnin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plusnin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plusnin 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.
Plusnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veainu defending well as Plusnin loads up on a big left hand.
Sione Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Veainu catches Plusnin right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.#TD#
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plusnin is trying to control. Veainu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Plusnin seems to be working for a kimura but Veainu defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
Veainu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plusnin.
Veainu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plusnin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Plusnin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Veainu wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy. #T3#
Plusnin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veainu is looking to control Plusnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Veainu avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Plusnin seems to be looking for submissions.
Veainu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hammer House of Horror. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Plusnin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veainu defending well though. #SUB#
Plusnin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Plusnin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plusnin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Plusnin stalling away here and it's allowed Veainu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Plusnin wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #SUB#
Plusnin 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Plusnin has gone for a leg lock! Veainu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Plusnin's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Plusnin moves out of range of the strikes.
Plusnin misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Plusnin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Plusnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plusnin passes into half guard.
Plusnin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Veainu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin is thwarting Veainu's attempts to control the position.
Plusnin trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Plusnin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Veainu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plusnin. #SUB#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Plusnin. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veainu defends it well. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but Veainu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plusnin to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Veainu makes his way to full guard, as Plusnin worked for a kimura.
Plusnin throws a big right hand that misses.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Plusnin tries to pass.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Plusnin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Plusnin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plusnin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Plusnin from controlling successfully.
Plusnin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plusnin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plusnin misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plusnin defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Plusnin shoots for a takedown but Veainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Plusnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plusnin.
Plusnin slips a straight right by Veainu.#T4#
Plusnin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veainu defends it nicely.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plusnin misses with a looping left.
Plusnin scores with a nice strike.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Plusnin throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sione Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plusnin misses with a takedown
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Plusnin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
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. 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##TD#
Plusnin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veainu on his heels. He'll look to pass Veainu's guard now, I'm sure.
Plusnin throwing strikes but missing.
Plusnin pushing down on Veainu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Plusnin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veainu is just riding it out for now. Plusnin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Plusnin sits in half guard.
Sione Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Plusnin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Veainu wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Plusnin sits in half guard.
Plusnin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veainu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plusnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Veainu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Veainu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Plusnin is looking for a sweep.
Plusnin can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Plusnin tries to bench press Veainu off him but Veainu keeps the position.
Vladimir Plusnin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plusnin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Veainu's best efforts.
Plusnin is concentrating on defense, preventing Veainu from advancing position. #SUB#
Plusnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plusnin wants to control but Veainu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Plusnin is defending against the submission attempts here by Veainu.
Plusnin wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Plusnin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plusnin.#SUB#
Plusnin has his foot on Veainu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veainu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Plusnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veainu defends well.
Veainu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Veainu preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Plusnin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Plusnin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plusnin, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Bon Hwa digs a good body shot into Veainu's ribs.
Bon Hwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Bon Hwa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bon Hwa connects with a body shot.
Veainu throws the left hand but Bon Hwa avoids the punch easily.
Bon Hwa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bon Hwa swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Bon Hwa throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kil Bon Hwa has been cut.
Bon Hwa connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bon Hwa. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Veainu slips under a jab from Bon Hwa.
Bon Hwa blocks a jab.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bon Hwa.
Bon Hwa misses with a hook to the body
and Bon Hwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bon Hwa.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bon Hwa throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Veainu throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bon Hwa tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Bon Hwa is rocked!#T2#
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!#SUB#
Veainu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bon Hwa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bon Hwa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bon Hwa! #REVB#
Bon Hwa is still in real trouble! Can Veainu finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bon Hwa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Veainu is looking to reverse the position.
Bon Hwa seems to have recovered his senses.
Veainu looks to move to half guard but instead Bon Hwa has passed into mount! Damn!
Bon Hwa prevents Veainu from getting the reversal.#T3#
Bon Hwa controlling his opponent.
Veainu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Veainu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Veainu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Veainu is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bon Hwa has the hooks in. Veainu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bon Hwa keeps control of the position easily here as Veainu tries to buck him off.
Veainu tries to escape the position.
Bon Hwa controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kil Bon Hwa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kil Bon Hwa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Veainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bon Hwa under the eye.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bon Hwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Bon Hwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Bon Hwa misses.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Bon Hwa is out of range.
Bon Hwa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses the body punch
and Bon Hwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bon Hwa cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Bon Hwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Bon Hwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Sione Veainu has been cut.
Bon Hwa throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bon Hwa throws out the jab.
Bon Hwa slips a straight right by Veainu.
Bon Hwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bon Hwa lands a glancing blow to the side of Veainu's head.#T2#
Bon Hwa misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bon Hwa is rocked!#KD#
Veainu cracks Bon Hwa with an uppercut from hell and Bon Hwa crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Veainu's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Bon Hwa is still in real trouble! Can Veainu finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu preventing the sweep.
Bon Hwa seems to have recovered his senses.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bon Hwa is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Bon Hwa is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Veainu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bon Hwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Veainu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bon Hwa stacks Veainu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bon Hwa!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Veainu tries to bench press Bon Hwa off him but Bon Hwa keeps the position.
Veainu being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sione Veainu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bon Hwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bon Hwa lands a head shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bon Hwa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon Hwa misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bon Hwa throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bon Hwa.
Bon Hwa takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Veainu stuns Bon Hwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bon Hwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Bon Hwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bon Hwa throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bon Hwa missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bon Hwa connects with a body shot.
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bon Hwa counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Veainu slips a straight right by Bon Hwa.
Veainu throws a hook but Bon Hwa blocks it.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bon Hwa counter with a right hand.
Sione Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bon Hwa lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Bon Hwa drops Veainu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veainu looks back up at him and smiles so Bon Hwa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bon Hwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Veainu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veainu avoids the body shot from Bon Hwa.
Veainu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Bon Hwa digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Bon Hwa.
A big right from Bon Hwa misses.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Bon Hwa.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Kil Bon Hwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bon Hwa lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Bon Hwa misses the body punch
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Veainu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bon Hwa doesn't seem bothered though.
Bon Hwa misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Bon Hwa.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Bon Hwa drops Veainu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veainu looks back up at him and smiles so Bon Hwa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kil Bon Hwa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veainu throws a jab when Bon Hwa was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kil Bon Hwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bon Hwa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kil Bon Hwa!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kil Bon Hwa!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kil Bon Hwa!

Kil Bon Hwa wins by unanimous decision!
Kil Bon Hwa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Scarlet misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scarlet throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Scarlet loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
A big right from Scarlet misses.
Scarlet misses with a combination
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Erza Scarlet has been cut.
Scarlet misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarlet's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scarlet's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scarlet dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scarlet throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Scarlet missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu throws a hook but Scarlet blocks it.
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!
Veainu takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Scarlet clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Scarlet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarlet throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarlet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Scarlet saw that one coming.
Scarlet throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scarlet misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scarlet misses with a hook
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scarlet throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarlet.
Veainu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scarlet doesn't seem bothered though.
Scarlet looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarlet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu. #T2#
Veainu cracks Scarlet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Scarlet ducks down to avoid it.
Scarlet misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Erza Scarlet's cut even more.
Scarlet throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Scarlet throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Veainu lands a stunning uppercut that sends Scarlet to the mat! #SUB#
Veainu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scarlet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veainu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Scarlet is defending against the submission attempts here by Veainu. #T3##SUB#
Scarlet is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Veainu has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Scarlet is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Sione Veainu!

Event: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Sigetti takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sigetti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Sione Veainu has been cut.
A punch combination from Sigetti misses.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Sigetti throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sigetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Sigetti.
Sigetti throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Sigetti throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
A combination from Sigetti does no damage.
Sigetti looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Sigetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Sigetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sigetti throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sigetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sigetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Sigetti misses the target.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Sigetti throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sigetti throws a right hand that Veainu ducks under and follows up with a left that Veainu also avoids with ease.
Sigetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sigetti lands a jab to the nose.
Veainu scores with a jab to the head.
Sigetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigetti.
Veainu pounces like a tiger and cracks Sigetti with a vicious hook! Sigetti is down but not out! Veainu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sione Veainu!

Event: TR71: Island Finale?
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1##CL#
Veainu tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veainu wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Sione Veainu has been cut.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Veainu presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Veainu pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Veainu looks winded!
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!
Thibodeaux pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veainu working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux working Veainu over with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veainu.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Thibodeaux. #ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Veainu seems to have recovered his senses.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Veainu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a nice knee to the body.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Veainu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Veainu drops to his knees and Thibodeaux pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
Karockas Thibodeaux retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Karockas Thibodeaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McClane swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from McClane.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by McClane.
McClane sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane stalling.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McClane smiles and moves away.
McClane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.#T1#
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends McClane's belly button to the back.
McClane throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McClane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu moves forwards but McClane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veainu moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
Nice shot by Veainu.#T2#
McClane ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
McClane moves away from the strike by Veainu.
McClane is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McClane swinging wildly here.
McClane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from McClane.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
McClane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McClane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McClane.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and McClane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McClane throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
McClane takes one on the button.
McClane takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from McClane.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Veainu clinches.
A short right from McClane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClane lands with a short shot to the head.
McClane prevents a body shot from Veainu.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McClane walks away with a smile on his face. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon McClane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice body punch from Veainu.
McClane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McClane staying out of range there.
Veainu wants to clinch.
McClane fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClane.
McClane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Veainu scores with a jab.
McClane with a nice cross.
McClane throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClane throws a leg kick
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
McClane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu lands a jab to McClane's midsection.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McClane counters with a straight right hand.
McClane swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A low kick from McClane is predictable there
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Veainu. That snapped McClane's head back.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.
McClane throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
McClane tries a low kick but Veainu avoids it.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu misses with a hook. McClane ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Veainu misses with an uppercut. McClane saw that one coming.
Veainu cracks McClane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McClane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McClane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
McClane throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Leon McClane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClane misses with a lunging right hand
and McClane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but McClane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McClane has time to react.
A head kick by McClane misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McClane throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
McClane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Veainu jabs at McClane's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane misses with a looping left.
Veainu doesn't manage to clinch there - McClane circles away. #CL2#
McClane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sione Veainu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McClane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Veainu misses with a hook. McClane ducked under it nicely.
McClane throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from McClane misses.
McClane throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu throws a big counter combination but McClane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McClane misses with a few strikes there.
McClane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
McClane misses with a looping left.#KD#
Veainu moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McClane goes down! Can Veainu finish him!?#ROC#McClane is rocked!
Veainu advances to half guard.
McClane is still in real trouble! Can Veainu finish him?
McClane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Veainu is looking for a kimura here.
McClane seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Veainu is looking for a kimura but McClane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veainu to get the leverage. #SUB#
Veainu is looking for a kimura here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##SUB#
Veainu is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed McClane to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Veainu has gone for a leg lock! McClane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Veainu's guard.#REVB##T3#
McClane throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McClane trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Veainu working for a triangle but McClane defends it easily.
McClane throws an elbow that misses. Veainu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McClane's guard. Nice move by Veainu!#REVR##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Veainu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McClane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Veainu, into his guard. #REVB#
McClane is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
McClane stands and throws Veainu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClane working the head and body with strikes.
McClane is trying to ground and pound but Veainu uses the momentary lack of control by McClane to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sione Veainu.
I think Veainu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sione Veainu!
The defeated Leon McClane had this to say: 'see you in the tournament.'.

Event: TR59: Sunday Special
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plusnin.
Plusnin throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Plusnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plusnin lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Plusnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Plusnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Plusnin tries to counter it with a takedown but Veainu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Plusnin ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Plusnin misses.
Plusnin throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Plusnin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Plusnin throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Plusnin sprawling to the canvas! Plusnin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Plusnin slips a straight right by Veainu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Plusnin counters with a takedown into side control.
Veainu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Veainu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plusnin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Plusnin. #SUB2#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Plusnin. #T2#
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Plusnin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veainu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Plusnin wants to control but Veainu is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but Veainu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plusnin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Plusnin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Plusnin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Plusnin is trying to work for a kimura but Veainu is defending well. #SUB2#
Plusnin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Veainu has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Plusnin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plusnin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sione Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
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#
Plusnin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veainu as he jumps to the side.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu throws a hook but Plusnin blocks it.#TD2#
Plusnin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Veainu did well to prevent Plusnin getting side control.#SUB2#
Plusnin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Veainu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Plusnin!
Vladimir Plusnin is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Vladimir Plusnin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TR48: 420 Blunt Force Trauma
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.#CUT#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Mariduena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mariduena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sione Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mariduena misses with a takedown attempt - Veainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mariduena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veainu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mariduena somewhat.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Mariduena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mariduena changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Mariduena misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Mariduena looks winded!
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Mariduena misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Nice shot by Veainu.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mariduena.
Mariduena feints the counter takedown.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Mariduena counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu is trying to maintain the position but Mariduena is very close to passing his half guard.
Mariduena throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mariduena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Mariduena throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mariduena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veainu's head. #SUB#
Veainu looking for submissions off his back.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mariduena wants to pass to mount but Veainu is defending the position.
Mariduena throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely. #T3#
Mariduena is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mariduena content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Veainu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veainu tries to get out of the position.
Mariduena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mariduena avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Han Mariduena's cut even more.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mariduena.
Mariduena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mariduena throws an elbow but Veainu slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Mariduena tries to move into full mount but can't pass Veainu's legs.
Mariduena throws an elbow but Veainu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mariduena in side control, throwing shots but Veainu defends.
Veainu is not content to let Mariduena control the position.
Mariduena scoring with punches and elbows.
Mariduena throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sione Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Veainu.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mariduena throws out the jab.
Mariduena slips under a jab from Veainu.
Mariduena feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Veainu cracks Mariduena with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mariduena looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veainu checks a leg kick.
Jab by Veainu.#CUT#The cut above Han Mariduena's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mariduena falls backwards - clearly groggy! Veainu dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Veainu!
Sione Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: TR40: Bon Hwa vs Veainu
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Veainu digs a good hook to Bon Hwa's body.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Bon Hwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bon Hwa moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon Hwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sione Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bon Hwa throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bon Hwa.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Bon Hwa avoids it with no problem.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bon Hwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bon Hwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Veainu misses. #T1#
Bon Hwa throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Bon Hwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Bon Hwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kil Bon Hwa has been cut.
Bon Hwa misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Bon Hwa toppling to the canvas! Bon Hwa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Bon Hwa is rocked!
Veainu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bon Hwa tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Veainu wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sione Veainu!
Sione Veainu is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: TR33: Pimpin’ Pippen
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Fergus Archer has been cut.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Archer catches Veainu right on the button with a cross.
Veainu with a hook.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Archer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Veainu dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Veainu!

Event: TR25: Dap You With Left Hand
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Balls throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Balls misses with a straight left.
Balls scores with a hook.
Balls misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Balls.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balls misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Balls misses with a hook
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
A jab from Balls finds it's way through Veainu's defenses.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balls.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balls throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balls misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Balls throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Balls swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Balls! Veainu lets Balls back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Balls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Balls misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balls thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balls throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balls stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balls throws a shot to the body.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blue Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Balls.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Balls throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu misses with a hook. Balls ducked under it nicely.
Balls swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Balls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu misses with a hook.#T2#
Balls swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Balls! Veainu lets Balls back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Balls is rocked!
Balls swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a huge right that knocks Balls out cold! Veainu is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sione Veainu!

Event: TR17: Midweek Madness
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Earp lands.
Earp throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Earp.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Earp misses the body punch
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Virgil Earp has been cut.
Earp misses with a straight right.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Earp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Earp lands a nice shot to the body.
Earp misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Earp throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Virgil Earp's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Earp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Earp saw that one coming.
Donk. Veainu catches Earp right on the button with a cross.
Earp's coach down at Monkey Magic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Earp's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Earp throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Earp! Veainu lets Earp back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Earp is rocked!
Earp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a right hand from hell and Earp is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sione Veainu!

Event: Rouges Invade on Saturday 4
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Veainu catches Bingo right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Bingo has been cut.
Bingo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veainu lands with an overhand left.#KD#
Veainu drops his shoulder and cracks Bingo with a huge uppercut! Bingo goes down! Can Veainu finish him? #ROC#Bingo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Veainu has gone for a leg lock! Bingo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Veainu's guard.#REVB#
Bingo is still in real trouble! Can Veainu finish him?
Bingo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Veainu is proving hard to escape from.
Bingo seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Johnny Bingo's cut even more.#T2#
Bingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Bingo manages to avoid it.
Bingo misses with a straight right.
Bingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Bingo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veainu drops Bingo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Veainu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Veainu!

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