Andrei Arlovski (27-15-0 1NC) vs Tai Tuivasa (7-0-0) - UFC 225
Round 1
Tai is throwing bombs but both are very technical on their striking. Tai is switch stances. Andre is looking for the right. Tai rushes forward and Andre grabs double overhooks and ends up on his back with Tai in full mount. Andre is holding on for dear life trying to not let Tai posture up. Tai is bleeding badly. Tai drops Andre with a punch and lets him up. Tai is throwing everything and the round ends.
My Score - Tai (10-9)
Round 2
Tai makes it to the second round for the first time in his career. He is cut under the right eye. Andre lands a solid left front kick. Andre is bouncing and looks fresh as he is mainly kicking. Andre lands a big right but Tai is unphased. Tai eats more punches and is looking tired. Tai is bleeding from the nose. Tai backs Andre against the cage. Andres is loading upt on the right. 2 minutes left. Andre is throwing a lot of overhand rights. Andre clinches. Andre takes Tai down but Tai pops right back up. Tai pokes Andre in the eye as he slaps the right side of his face. One minute left. Andre lands a sold right but Tai counters with a left hook.
My Score - Andre (10-9)
Round 3
Andre's punches have been more accurate. Tai have just missed. Hard right leg kick by Tai. Tai lands a combination. Andre continues to kick. They both take turns with three punch combinations. Tai lands a solid body shot. Andre lands a knee. Tai is plodding and his punches have lost their snap. 2 minutes left. Sold left hook by Tai. Tai lands a solid left and a right. Both men have their mouths open. Andre lands a solid right. One minute left. Tai lands a solid combination at the time is running out.
My Score - Tai (10-9)
My Score - Tai Tuivasa (29 -28)
Tai landed more punches and Andre more kicks.