Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Vakhtangishvili clinches up against the cage.
Odo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vakhtangishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Odo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vakhtangishvili backwards.
Odo misses with a punch to the body.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Odo controls the action.
Odo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vakhtangishvili or not.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Odo controls his hands.
Odo blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Vakhtangishvili - that landed with a thud.
Odo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vakhtangishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Odo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odo tries to work over Vakhtangishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odo trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Odo manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Odo's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Odo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Constable Odo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odo takes a swing at Vakhtangishvili's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili moves in looking to clinch but Odo pushes him off.
Odo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vakhtangishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vakhtangishvili takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Odo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vakhtangishvili on the side of the head.
Odo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Odo throws a body shot but no joy.
Odo throws a hook but Vakhtangishvili avoids it easily.
Odo cracks Vakhtangishvili with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vakhtangishvili tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Odo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vakhtangishvili is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constable Odo!
Constable Odo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RSE 34: Victorious March
Date: Dec 27, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Vakhtangishvili moves into range and clinches up with Cammula.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Vakhtangishvili gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cammula.
Vakhtangishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Enrico Cammula has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Cammula wants a takedown but no success here.
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cammula is trying to drag Vakhtangishvili to the mat but Vakhtangishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Cammula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cammula takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Enrico Cammula's cut is getting worse.
Cammula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vakhtangishvili smiles and moves away.
Vakhtangishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cammula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a double jab.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Cammula circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cammula misses the target.#TD#
Cammula drives through with a takedown into Vakhtangishvili's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Vakhtangishvili has momentary wrist control but Cammula slips an elbow through the middle.
Vakhtangishvili is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cammula wants to control from the top but Vakhtangishvili keeps moving.
Cammula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to keep Cammula in close.
Vakhtangishvili wants to hit a sweep here but Cammula passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vakhtangishvili there!
Cammula throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vakhtangishvili because Cammula loaded up on that one. #T2#
Vakhtangishvili wants to control but Cammula is having none of it.
Cammula putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Cammula working Vakhtangishvili over with strikes here. #CUT#That has opened up Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut even more.
Cammula looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cammula looking to control but Vakhtangishvili is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cammula avoids the attempt from Vakhtangishvili to control.
Cammula lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Enrico Cammula!

Event: RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023

#R1#
Bjerke throws a body shot but no joy.
Vakhtangishvili takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Bjerke cracks Vakhtangishvili with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Vakhtangishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Sven Bjerke has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili presses Bjerke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bjerke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Sven Bjerke's cut even more.
Bjerke tries to stall but Vakhtangishvili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vakhtangishvili blocks an uppercut.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Bjerke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjerke.
Vakhtangishvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Sven Bjerke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bjerke is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Bjerke shrugs off.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjerke blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Bjerke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vakhtangishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Sven Bjerke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Vakhtangishvili gets caught flat footed, as Draught shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Draught advances to half guard.
Draught trying to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili defending well.
Draught has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Draught looking to finish with strikes here!
Vakhtangishvili in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Draught wants to control the pace but Vakhtangishvili is squirming around nicely.
Draught is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Draught working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vakhtangishvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
A nice elbow there by Draught.#CUT2#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Draught trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vakhtangishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Draught working for a guillotine from mount but Vakhtangishvili is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Draught is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vakhtangishvili can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vakhtangishvili is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Vakhtangishvili that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Draught working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Vakhtangishvili is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlton Draught!
A very excited looking Carlton Draught made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Vakhtangishvili slaps away a takedown attempt from Harklie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch.
Harklie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vakhtangishvili sprawls well. Vakhtangishvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harklie gets slowly back to his feet.
Harklie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Harklie.#CL#
Vakhtangishvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harklie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Harklie shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Grant Harklie has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili digs a right hand underneath Harklie's ribcage. Harklie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harklie looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Harklie shrugs off.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Harklie avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Harklie wants a takedown. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow that stopped Harklie in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakhtangishvili.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow.
Harklie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harklie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harklie is defending well for now.
Harklie looking for a takedown.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Harklie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harklie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vakhtangishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Harklie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Harklie controls his hands.
Harklie prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Harklie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vakhtangishvili pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2##CL2#
Vakhtangishvili tries to keep at a distance but Harklie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Harklie controls the action.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Harklie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harklie wants to take the fight to the mat but Vakhtangishvili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harklie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harklie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili is defending well.
Harklie tries to score a body lock takedown but Vakhtangishvili shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harklie avoids the elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili, against the cage.
Harklie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vakhtangishvili pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harklie avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili.
Harklie can't get the takedown.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harklie's elbow.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Harklie controls the action.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Grant Harklie's cut even more.
Vakhtangishvili leaning against his opponent.
Harklie avoiding damage as Vakhtangishvili throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Vakhtangishvili is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harklie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vakhtangishvili to the mat. Vakhtangishvili regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is keeping the position.
Harklie postures up.
Harklie looking to pass the guard.
Harklie won't allow Vakhtangishvili to sweep him here.
Vakhtangishvili looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harklie won't allow Vakhtangishvili to sweep him here.
Harklie works over Vakhtangishvili with some ground and pound from guard.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harklie is controlling him. #T4##SUB2#
Harklie has gone for a leg lock! Vakhtangishvili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harklie's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Harklie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vakhtangishvili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vakhtangishvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harklie wants to sweep but no luck.
Harklie working a defensive guard here.
Harklie wants to sweep here but Vakhtangishvili controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zurabi Vakhtangishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Harklie'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#
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harklie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harklie shoots in looking for a takedown. Vakhtangishvili tries to sprawl out of it but Harklie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vakhtangishvili manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Harklie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Harklie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vakhtangishvili knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harklie on the ground.
Harklie trying to control the action but Vakhtangishvili is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vakhtangishvili's legs. #T1#
Harklie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harklie is controlling him well.
Vakhtangishvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vakhtangishvili tries to get out of the position.
Harklie wants to take a breather but Vakhtangishvili manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Harklie.
Harklie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vakhtangishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vakhtangishvili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vakhtangishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harklie can do to turn this around?
Vakhtangishvili keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Harklie 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. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harklie won't allow Vakhtangishvili to sweep him here.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vakhtangishvili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vakhtangishvili wants to stand up but Harklie is controlling him.
Harklie forces his way into half guard.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is defending well.
Harklie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Vakhtangishvili is looking to improve his position.
Harklie moves nicely into side control.
Vakhtangishvili prevents Harklie from improving position.
Harklie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harklie wants to control but Vakhtangishvili is keeping him busy.
Vakhtangishvili can't do much from the bottom here.
Harklie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vakhtangishvili keeps working.
Vakhtangishvili wants to control but Harklie postures up.
Harklie tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Harklie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to control Harklie's posture but Harklie avoids it.
Harklie just content to control the position.
Harklie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Harklie staying calm.
Harklie working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harklie slows the pace down.
Harklie works to advance to full mount. Vakhtangishvili defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Harklie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Harklie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harklie darts in looking for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili gets double underhooks and turns Harklie into the cage.
Harklie shoots for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Harklie feints and as Vakhtangishvili raises his hands in defense, Harklie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harklie wants to control from the top but Vakhtangishvili keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vakhtangishvili is on top in guard. #REVR#
Grant Harklie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harklie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vakhtangishvili postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harklie is keeping the position for now.
Harklie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vakhtangishvili controls the pace.
Vakhtangishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Harklie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakhtangishvili trying to move into half guard but instead Harklie has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Vakhtangishvili keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Vakhtangishvili is keeping the position.
Harklie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
An elbow from Harklie crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Harklie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vakhtangishvili takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Harklie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vakhtangishvili rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harklie's guard! Nice work there by Vakhtangishvili!
Vakhtangishvili stays in close to Harklie's body and controls the position.
Vakhtangishvili won't allow Harklie to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Harklie has his foot on Vakhtangishvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vakhtangishvili works his way back into a safe position though.
Vakhtangishvili preventing the sweep. #T3#
Harklie is trying to control the position but Vakhtangishvili postures up. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vakhtangishvili defends well.
Harklie wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhtangishvili trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harklie's guard.
Vakhtangishvili wants to pass the guard but Harklie is keeping the position.
Vakhtangishvili preventing the sweep. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vakhtangishvili defends well.
Harklie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harklie is still trying to improve position.
Vakhtangishvili stays in close to Harklie's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harklie shoots in for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili shows good takedown defense.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Harklie.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grant Harklie.
I think Harklie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Harklie!
Grant Harklie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Tyson punishes Vakhtangishvili's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
Tyson works the jab nicely.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Tyson cracks Vakhtangishvili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vakhtangishvili. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili rushes Tyson and presses him up against the cage.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tyson's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tyson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vakhtangishvili has Tyson pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vakhtangishvili trying to stall but Tyson improves his position. #BC2#
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson throws a combination. Vakhtangishvili tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson misses with a double jab. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili walks into a left hand.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Vakhtangishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Vakhtangishvili is rocked!#CUT2#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is getting worse.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tyson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bite Tyson!

Event: The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Vakhtangishvili ducks under a wild hook from Dren Jr.
Vakhtangishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Vakhtangishvili drives through and clinches with Dren Jr against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakhtangishvili has Dren Jr pushed against the cage.
Dren Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakhtangishvili. #CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili blocks an elbow strike.
Dren Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Dren Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vakhtangishvili is working Dren Jr over against the cage.
Dren Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vakhtangishvili or not.
Dren Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
Dren Jr prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Dren Jr misses with a body punch.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dren Jr fails to land.
A hook to the body from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dren Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dren Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vakhtangishvili backwards. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dren Jr is defending well for now.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Dren Jr controls his hands.
Dren Jr blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow just above Dren Jr 's eye.
Dren Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Vakhtangishvili controls his hands.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside.
Dren Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Dren Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Vakhtangishvili.
Dren Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Dren Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Dren Jr shrugs off.
Vakhtangishvili looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Dren Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Dren Jr shrugs off.
Dren Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili lands a shot to the body.
Dren Jr looks winded!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but it misses.
Dren Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dren Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dren Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
Dren Jr takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Zdravko Dren Jr's cut even more.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili blocks an elbow strike from Dren Jr.
Vakhtangishvili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dren Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Vakhtangishvili dodges an elbow strike from Dren Jr. #T3#
Dren Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Dren Jr misses with the head strike.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dren Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili.
Dren Jr prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
A head punch on the inside from Dren Jr fails to land.
Dren Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dren Jr takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Zdravko Dren Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dren Jr.
Dren Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Vakhtangishvili controls his hands.
Dren Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dren Jr misses with some punches.
Dren Jr stalling in the clinch.
Dren Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dren Jr wants to stall.
Vakhtangishvili prevents a body shot from Dren Jr.
Vakhtangishvili blocks an elbow strike from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dren Jr.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dren Jr tries to work over Vakhtangishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dren Jr lands a right hand.
Vakhtangishvili blocks an elbow strike from Dren Jr.
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vakhtangishvili blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Dren Jr. #CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili takes an elbow to the temple.
Dren Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Dren Jr controls the action.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Dren Jr shrugs off.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dren Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Dren Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Vakhtangishvili controls his hands.
Dren Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zurabi Vakhtangishvili dominated that 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.#R2#
Vakhtangishvili throws a series of punches but Dren Jr avoids them all with ease.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch#KD2#
and Dren Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Vakhtangishvili! Dren Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vakhtangishvili to his feet! Vakhtangishvili is in big trouble!
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Dren Jr is having none of it.
Dren Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Vakhtangishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dren Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dren Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Vakhtangishvili seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vakhtangishvili throws a leg kick but Dren Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dren Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Dren Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Vakhtangishvili moves out of range easily.
Vakhtangishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dren Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dren Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Dren Jr throws a leg kick but Vakhtangishvili sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dren Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vakhtangishvili.
Dren Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dren Jr looks to land a body kick but Vakhtangishvili moved away.#CL#
Vakhtangishvili moves into the clinch.
Dren Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vakhtangishvili looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili.
Dren Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dren Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dren Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dren Jr lands an elbow inside that Vakhtangishvili shrugs off.
Dren Jr lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is getting worse.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vakhtangishvili just leaning against Dren Jr, taking a breather.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili tries a body shot but Dren Jr blocks it. #T2#
Dren Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vakhtangishvili's elbow.
Vakhtangishvili prevents a body shot from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dren Jr blocks an elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dren Jr.
Dren Jr is breathing heavily.
Vakhtangishvili presses Dren Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Dren Jr controls his hands.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but misses.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a body shot from Dren Jr.
Vakhtangishvili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili presses Dren Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili. #CUT#Zdravko Dren Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vakhtangishvili prevents a body shot from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr avoiding damage as Vakhtangishvili throws knees to the body.
Dren Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dren Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Vakhtangishvili digs a right hand into Dren Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dren Jr's gas tank.
Dren Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dren Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
After winning the bout, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 85-
Date: Jun 12, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Pappalardi coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakhtangishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vakhtangishvili walks into a jab.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up.
Pappalardi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vakhtangishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pappalardi counters with a big right hand! Oh Vakhtangishvili is in trouble here! Pappalardi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Pappalardi!
A relieved looking Felix Pappalardi 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: KIFC 73
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Pettinger throws a hook but Vakhtangishvili blocks it.#CL2#
Vakhtangishvili darts in and clinches Pettinger up against the cage.
Pettinger is trying to force a seperation but Vakhtangishvili has the dominant position.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Pettinger controls the action.
Pettinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pettinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pettinger tries to break free but Vakhtangishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pettinger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pettinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Vakhtangishvili has double underhooks.
Vakhtangishvili pushes Pettinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Gord Pettinger has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow just above Pettinger 's eye.
Vakhtangishvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pettinger is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow.
Pettinger is trying to break free.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pettinger.
Vakhtangishvili misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pettinger.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pettinger's defenses. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Pettinger is trying to force a seperation but Vakhtangishvili has the dominant position.
Vakhtangishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow just above Pettinger 's eye. #CUT2#Gord Pettinger's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Vakhtangishvili - that landed with a thud.
Pettinger takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Pettinger is rocked!#CUT2#Gord Pettinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Pettinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vakhtangishvili tries a body shot but Pettinger blocks it.
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Jeez, Gord Pettinger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pettinger is pressed against the cage. Vakhtangishvili pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Pettinger! Two more big strikes from Vakhtangishvili and Pettinger crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
After winning the bout, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Gord Pettinger had this to say: 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'.

Event: KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Vakhtangishvili should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Vakhtangishvili has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Vakhtangishvili - that landed with a thud.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Demassive Thibodeaux has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Vakhtangishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakhtangishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vakhtangishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakhtangishvili just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Vakhtangishvili blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but misses.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Demassive Thibodeaux's cut even more.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vakhtangishvili blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but misses.
Vakhtangishvili tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Vakhtangishvili is leaning against Thibodeaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Demassive Thibodeaux's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow that misses.
Vakhtangishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Vakhtangishvili controls his hands.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Vakhtangishvili avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Vakhtangishvili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Vakhtangishvili tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakhtangishvili. #T3#
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vakhtangishvili's brow.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Demassive Thibodeaux's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thibodeaux looking to throw knees to the head but Vakhtangishvili is blocking nicely.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Vakhtangishvili - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Thibodeaux shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
A relieved looking Zurabi Vakhtangishvili 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: KIFC 50
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakhtangishvili closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Vakhtangishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Tyson finds it's way through Vakhtangishvili's defenses. #CL2#
Vakhtangishvili has managed to clinch.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Vakhtangishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Bite Tyson has been cut.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Vakhtangishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tyson tries to work over Vakhtangishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vakhtangishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow strike.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow strike.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vakhtangishvili tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson pushes Vakhtangishvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vakhtangishvili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not. #T2#
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyson tries to circle away but Vakhtangishvili has him pinned against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson presses Vakhtangishvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Tyson moves away
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up.
Tyson moves out of range as Vakhtangishvili strikes.
It looked like Tyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Vakhtangishvili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyson throws a hook but Vakhtangishvili avoids it easily.
Tyson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Vakhtangishvili clinches with his opponent.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Vakhtangishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Vakhtangishvili cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Vakhtangishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands. #T4#
Vakhtangishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyson tries to break free but Vakhtangishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili slowing the pace effectively.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vakhtangishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses. #CUT2#Bite Tyson's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakhtangishvili has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson trying to control the position but instead, Vakhtangishvili has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyson into the cage.
Vakhtangishvili prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson takes an elbow to the temple.
Vakhtangishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyson takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zurabi Vakhtangishvili dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Vakhtangishvili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Vakhtangishvili - that landed with a thud.
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson tries a body shot but Vakhtangishvili blocks it.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Vakhtangishvili is controlling the position.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vakhtangishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Vakhtangishvili is controlling the position.
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Bite Tyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Vakhtangishvili is controlling the position.
Vakhtangishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside.
Vakhtangishvili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Bite Tyson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vakhtangishvili has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Vakhtangishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
A relieved looking Zurabi Vakhtangishvili 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: KIFC 35
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Suavaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vakhtangishvili manages to avoid it.
Vakhtangishvili slips a straight right by Suavaki.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suavaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhtangishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakhtangishvili moves in looking to clinch but Suavaki pushes him off.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Suavaki is having none of it.
Suavaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Suavaki finds it's target.
Suavaki throws a right hand that Vakhtangishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Vakhtangishvili also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vakhtangishvili clinches. #BC#
Suavaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Suavaki. That snapped Vakhtangishvili's head back.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suavaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhtangishvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suavaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Suavaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Suavaki is having none of it.
Suavaki is looking for a counter combo.
Vakhtangishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suavaki throws a jab when Vakhtangishvili was well out of range.
Vakhtangishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suavaki tries to bum rush Vakhtangishvili with a series of wild strikes but Vakhtangishvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suavaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vakhtangishvili wants to counter the offense by Suavaki and move into the clinch position.
Suavaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vakhtangishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suavaki.
Vakhtangishvili cracks Suavaki on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Suavaki falls backwards against the cage. Vakhtangishvili follows up with more strikes that drop Suavaki to his knees. Vakhtangishvili keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Suavaki! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 23
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Aceves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch.
Aceves lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aceves finds it's way round the side to connect with Vakhtangishvili's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vakhtangishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vakhtangishvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aceves slips a jab and a cross from Vakhtangishvili.
Nice uppercut lands for Aceves. That snapped Vakhtangishvili's head back.
Aceves jabs at Vakhtangishvili's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vakhtangishvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aceves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aceves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aceves dips to his left and cracks Vakhtangishvili with an uppercut!#CL#
Vakhtangishvili tries to keep at a distance but Aceves has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aceves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aceves misses with the head strike.
Aceves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aceves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aceves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aceves's elbow.
Aceves blocks an elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili.
Aceves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aceves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vakhtangishvili backwards.
Aceves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vakhtangishvili looks winded!
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Aceves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aceves misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aceves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Aceves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aceves gets through Vakhtangishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Aceves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Vakhtangishvili blocks a body shot from Aceves.
A left hand lands to the body for Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vakhtangishvili blocking some punches.
Aceves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vakhtangishvili backwards.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Aceves controls his hands.
Aceves blocks an elbow strike.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili blocks an uppercut.
Aceves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aceves can't find room to land a body shot as Vakhtangishvili controls the action.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakhtangishvili trying to land knees to the body.
Aceves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aceves has a couple of punches blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Aceves controls his hands.
Aceves misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakhtangishvili. #T3#
Aceves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Aceves avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Aceves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aceves can't find room to land a body shot as Vakhtangishvili controls the action.
Aceves lands a left hand.
Aceves scores with a hook to the body.
Aceves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vakhtangishvili backwards.
Aceves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vakhtangishvili.
Aceves prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Aceves lands with a left to the head.
Aceves lands a body punch.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Aceves lands with a right to the head.
Aceves pushes Vakhtangishvili back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aceves swings wildly with an uppercut but Vakhtangishvili uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Aceves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aceves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vakhtangishvili backwards.
Vakhtangishvili prevents a body shot from Aceves.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow just above Aceves 's eye.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Aceves.
Aceves lands an uppercut.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Aceves can't find room to land a body shot as Vakhtangishvili controls the action.
Aceves works on Vakhtangishvili's body with a couple of short punches.
Aceves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aceves's elbow.
Aceves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aceves prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aceves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Aceves.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aceves lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Vakhtangishvili is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Aceves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Aceves moves into the clinch successfully.
Aceves blocks the elbow strike.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Aceves avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Aceves avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili.
Aceves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vakhtangishvilis head.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow that misses.
Aceves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vakhtangishvili can do to turn this around?
A short right from Aceves on the inside.
Vakhtangishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Aceves finish him?
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Vakhtangishvili pushes off an throws an elbow but Aceves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Aceves.
Aceves lands a big right hand that drops Vakhtangishvili! The killer instinct kicks in and Aceves finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Aceves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Aceves!

Event: KIFC 12
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Vakhtangishvili moves into the clinch.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Vakhtangishvili manages to get underhooks.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Munoz controls the action.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Munoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munoz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Munoz has been cut.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Munoz is trying to break the clinch but Vakhtangishvili is controlling him.
Munoz blocks an elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Johnny Munoz's cut even more.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow that stopped Munoz in his tracks for a moment.
Munoz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Johnny Munoz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Munoz pulls guard.
Vakhtangishvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munoz is keeping the position for now.
Munoz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Vakhtangishvili is not content to let Munoz control the position.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to control but can't.
Munoz throwing shots but Vakhtangishvili is blocking nicely.
Vakhtangishvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vakhtangishvili wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Munoz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vakhtangishvili is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at PhoQus Island Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vakhtangishvili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vakhtangishvili tries to get out of the position.
Vakhtangishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munoz.
Munoz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munoz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Munoz drops an elbow to the side of Vakhtangishvili's head.
Nice strikes from Munoz there. #CUT2#It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.#T2#
Munoz trying to mount his opponent but Vakhtangishvili defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakhtangishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munoz.
Munoz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munoz working Vakhtangishvili over with strikes.
Munoz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Munoz moves nicely into side control.
Munoz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vakhtangishvili is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Munoz controlling the position.
Vakhtangishvili is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Munoz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vakhtangishvili does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munoz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Munoz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Munoz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vakhtangishvili keeps working.
Munoz drops an elbow to the side of Vakhtangishvili's head.
Munoz wants to pass to mount but Vakhtangishvili is defending the position.
Munoz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Munoz working over Vakhtangishvili with some ground and pound. Vakhtangishvili looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Munoz wants to control but Vakhtangishvili is keeping him busy.
Munoz drops an elbow to the side of Vakhtangishvili's head.
Munoz is nestled in close to Vakhtangishvili, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vakhtangishvili knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munoz on the ground.
Munoz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munoz lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Munoz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Munoz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vakhtangishvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch but Munoz is avoiding it.
Munoz with the counter takedown but Vakhtangishvili avoids it easily.#TD2#
Munoz looking to score a takedown here. Vakhtangishvili is defending well but Munoz drives through and ends up in Vakhtangishvili's guard.
Munoz throws a strike but Vakhtangishvili rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Munoz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Munoz looking for a sweep. Not yet Munoz, not yet.
Munoz pulls Vakhtangishvili in close to his closed guard and prevents Vakhtangishvili from doing any damage or advancing position.
Munoz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakhtangishvili wanted to stand there but Munoz had control of the position. #T1#
Munoz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munoz pulls Vakhtangishvili in close to his closed guard and prevents Vakhtangishvili from doing any damage or advancing position.
Munoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Vakhtangishvili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munoz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vakhtangishvili's guard. #REVB#
Munoz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Munoz trying to control but Vakhtangishvili is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munoz is working Vakhtangishvili over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Vakhtangishvili keeps moving.
Munoz advances position into side control!
Munoz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vakhtangishvili on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Munoz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vakhtangishvili is being controlled here.
Munoz trying to control the action but Vakhtangishvili is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Munoz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Munoz controlling the position from side mount.
Vakhtangishvili is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Munoz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnny Munoz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munoz is staying tight to Vakhtangishvili's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Munoz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vakhtangishvili taking a bit of punishment here - Munoz scoring with strikes. #CUT2#Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is getting worse.
Munoz lands a nice forearm strike.
Munoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vakhtangishvili keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Munoz tries to score with some ground and pound. Vakhtangishvili controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to control Munoz's posture but Munoz avoids it.
Vakhtangishvili stops Munoz from passing to mount.
Munoz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vakhtangishvili is looking for a sweep.
Munoz trying to control the action but Vakhtangishvili is working from the bottom.
Munoz landing a few strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munoz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vakhtangishvili is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Munoz cracks Vakhtangishvili with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Vakhtangishvili. No joy for Munoz on that attempt. #TD2#
Munoz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vakhtangishvili sprawls well initially but Munoz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Munoz is pressing down on Vakhtangishvili's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vakhtangishvili is holding on for now.
Munoz trying to control from half guard but Vakhtangishvili is working away.
Munoz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Munoz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Munoz controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vakhtangishvili regains half guard.#T1#
Munoz is keen to just control but Vakhtangishvili is a slippery customer.
Munoz prevents Vakhtangishvili from standing back up.
Vakhtangishvili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Munoz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Suavaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suavaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili clinches.
Suavaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vakhtangishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili blocking some punches.
A short right from Suavaki on the inside.
Suavaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suavaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Suavaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suavaki is trying to break free.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow that stopped Suavaki in his tracks for a moment.
Suavaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suavaki's efforts to push away.
Vakhtangishvili tries to stall but Suavaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Suavaki has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Suavaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow just above Suavaki 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sonne Suavaki has been cut.
Suavaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suavaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Suavaki can't break the clinch.
Suavaki lands a body shot.
Suavaki tries to break free but Vakhtangishvili pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suavaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Suavaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suavaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili slows down the pace here.
Suavaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suavaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
Suavaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Vakhtangishvili has double underhooks.
Suavaki can't find room to land a body shot as Vakhtangishvili controls the action. #BC2#
Suavaki breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Suavaki pushes Vakhtangishvili up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suavaki.
Suavaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suavaki avoiding damage as Vakhtangishvili throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Suavaki.
Suavaki prevents a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakhtangishvili just misses with a elbow thrown towards Suavaki's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suavaki blocks the elbow strike.
I was talking to Vakhtangishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Vakhtangishvili prevents a body shot from Suavaki.
Suavaki tries to break free but Vakhtangishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Suavaki misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakhtangishvili.
Suavaki tries to break free but Vakhtangishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Suavaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakhtangishvili won't allow it.
Suavaki misses with a body punch.
Suavaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suavaki tries to break the clinch but Vakhtangishvili is controlling the position.
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili. #CUT#That has opened up Sonne Suavaki's cut even more.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vakhtangishvili effectively controlling the action here.
Vakhtangishvili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suavaki's efforts to push away.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Sonne Suavaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Suavaki tries a body shot but Vakhtangishvili blocks it. #T3#
Vakhtangishvili comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakhtangishvili. #ROC#Suavaki is rocked!#CUT#Sonne Suavaki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Suavaki controls his hands.
Suavaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Vakhtangishvili finish him?
Suavaki tries to break free but Vakhtangishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Suavaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Suavaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suavaki tries to break free but Vakhtangishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow just above Suavaki 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch but Toda is avoiding it.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch.
Toda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toda swats away the attempt to clinch by Vakhtangishvili.
Toda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vakhtangishvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda tries a low kick but Vakhtangishvili avoids it.
Toda keeps the fight on the outside.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch but Toda is avoiding it.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch
and Toda counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Vakhtangishvili moves in looking to clinch but Toda pushes him off.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch
and Toda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vakhtangishvili. Vakhtangishvili circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vakhtangishvili takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vakhtangishvili moves to clinch but Toda breaks away
enabling Toda to counter with a crisp jab.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Toda circles away.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Toda moves out of range.
It looked like Toda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vakhtangishvili.#CL#
Toda rushes Vakhtangishvili and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vakhtangishvili. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuhiro Toda has been cut.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow just above Toda 's eye.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vakhtangishvili.
Toda dodges an elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toda.
Vakhtangishvili blocking some punches.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Toda controls his hands.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a body punch.
Toda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toda's elbow.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Toda avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Toda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toda tries to throw a body punch but Vakhtangishvili avoids it by throwing Toda back against the cage.
Toda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vakhtangishvili has Toda pushed against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Toda shrugs off.
Toda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Toda avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Good body shot from Toda.
Toda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vakhtangishvili's elbow.
Vakhtangishvili is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vakhtangishvili tries to work over Toda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vakhtangishvili missing with knees to the body.
Vakhtangishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vakhtangishvili can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Toda fails to land. #T3#
Toda dodges an elbow strike from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toda as Vakhtangishvili tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Vakhtangishvili manages to break the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Toda counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Vakhtangishvili moves into the clinch.
Toda lands a right hand.
Vakhtangishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toda blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a body shot from Toda.
Vakhtangishvili stalling in the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Toda can't find room to land a body shot as Vakhtangishvili controls the action.
Toda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toda. #T4#
Vakhtangishvili blocks a body shot from Toda.
Toda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Toda.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Toda.
Toda misses with a punch on the inside.
Toda lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Vakhtangishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toda digs a good body shot into Vakhtangishvili's ribs.
Toda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch there but Toda circles away. #CL2#
Vakhtangishvili moves into the clinch.
Toda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vakhtangishvili avoids it.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Toda - that landed with a thud.
Vakhtangishvili stalling against the cage.
Toda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhiro Toda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuhiro Toda'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#
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch but Toda is avoiding it. #CL2#
Vakhtangishvili instigates a clinch.
Toda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vakhtangishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Toda tries to work over Vakhtangishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vakhtangishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Toda controls the action.
Toda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vakhtangishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside that Toda shrugs off.
Toda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Toda tries to work over Vakhtangishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili tries a body shot but Toda blocks it.
Toda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Kazuhiro Toda's cut is getting worse.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Toda avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Toda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Toda. #BC2#
Vakhtangishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch up but Toda keeps it at a distance.
Toda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Toda counters with a stiff right hand.
Vakhtangishvili walks into a stiff left hand from Toda.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakhtangishvili moves away.#CL#
Toda has managed to clinch.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toda's elbow.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vakhtangishvili prevents a body shot from Toda.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toda.
Vakhtangishvili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toda can't find room to land a body shot as Vakhtangishvili controls the action.
Toda working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toda. #T2#
Vakhtangishvili blocks an uppercut.
Toda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vakhtangishvili's elbow.
Toda lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toda is trying to break the clinch but Vakhtangishvili is controlling him.
Vakhtangishvili misses with an elbow over the top.
Vakhtangishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Toda controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vakhtangishvili lands an elbow inside.
Toda throws a head punch that misses.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow that misses.
Toda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toda's defenses.
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow.
Vakhtangishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toda's elbow.
Toda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toda's defenses. #CUT2#Kazuhiro Toda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Vakhtangishvili manages to break the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Toda circles away. #T3#
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Toda gets tackled into the cage by Vakhtangishvili. Vakhtangishvili maintains the clinch.
Toda lands a body shot.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a body shot from Toda.
Vakhtangishvili tries to throw a body punch but Toda avoids it by throwing Vakhtangishvili back against the cage.
Toda blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Kazuhiro Toda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Toda cracks Vakhtangishvili with a nice body shot.
Toda tries a body shot but Vakhtangishvili blocks it.
Vakhtangishvili creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toda's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walker.
Walker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vakhtangishvili.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Vakhtangishvili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker lands a left hand.
Walker misses with a body punch.
Walker wants to break free but Vakhtangishvili has control.
A bit of stalling here from Vakhtangishvili. #BC#
Vakhtangishvili breaks from the clinch.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Walker as he connects with a hook.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vakhtangishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Vakhtangishvili avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker. #BC#
Vakhtangishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker throws a jab when Vakhtangishvili was well out of range.#CL#
Vakhtangishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vakhtangishvili throws an elbow but it misses.
Vakhtangishvili stalling the fight.
Vakhtangishvili taking a breather. #BC#
Vakhtangishvili breaks the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker delivers a nice body kick.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vakhtangishvili rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Vakhtangishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker is trying to push Vakhtangishvili away but Vakhtangishvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Vakhtangishvili keeps him there for the moment.
Vakhtangishvili will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walker up against the cage.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walker pushes Vakhtangishvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Vakhtangishvili manages to break the clinch.
Walker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vakhtangishvili closes the distance but Walker moves to the side
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Vakhtangishvili's belly button to the back.
Vakhtangishvili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walker takes a swing at Vakhtangishvili's ribcage but misses.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Vakhtangishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Vakhtangishvili has double underhooks.
Vakhtangishvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Vakhtangishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Walker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Walker looks to land a body kick but Vakhtangishvili moved away.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Vakhtangishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Vakhtangishvili 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Vakhtangishvili blocks the low kick.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhtangishvili checks a leg kick.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Vakhtangishvili fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Walker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vakhtangishvili blocks a head kick by Walker.
Vakhtangishvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch.
Walker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vakhtangishvili under the eye.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vakhtangishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch.
Walker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Walker scores with a spinning back kick!
Vakhtangishvili on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vakhtangishvili.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frankie Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walker.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vakhtangishvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walker motions for Vakhtangishvili to come forward. Walker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vakhtangishvili at a distance.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Vakhtangishvili closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker counters with a left to the body.
Walker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker misses with a straight right. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili moves into the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vakhtangishvili has his back to the cage. #BC#
Vakhtangishvili breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vakhtangishvili sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch.
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walker works Vakhtangishvili's body with a nice hook.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker lands a jab.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Vakhtangishvili.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch.
Vakhtangishvili takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vakhtangishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
Vakhtangishvili walks into a jab.
Vakhtangishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
Vakhtangishvili wants to stall.
Vakhtangishvili will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Vakhtangishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker connects with a leg kick.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Vakhtangishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vakhtangishvili's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vakhtangishvili scrambles back to his feet.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vakhtangishvili checks a leg kick.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frankie Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vakhtangishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakhtangishvili moves out of range of the body kick.
As Walker tries to get set, Vakhtangishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Walker manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker throws a leg kick but Vakhtangishvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vakhtangishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker lands with a cross.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Walker moves away
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vakhtangishvili defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Vakhtangishvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vakhtangishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Vakhtangishvili slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker connects with a body shot.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vakhtangishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up.
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vakhtangishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Vakhtangishvili blocks the body kick.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Vakhtangishvili moved out of range.
Walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Vakhtangishvili.#T2#
Walker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Walker throws a body punch but Vakhtangishvili moves out of range. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Vakhtangishvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili gets a clinch.
Walker blocks a body shot from Vakhtangishvili. #BC#
Vakhtangishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vakhtangishvili.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Vakhtangishvili.#T3#
Walker tries to land a front kick but Vakhtangishvili steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vakhtangishvili moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Vakhtangishvili is looking to clinch.
Walker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walker throws a body punch but Vakhtangishvili moves out of range.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Vakhtangishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vakhtangishvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vakhtangishvili moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.#T4#
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vakhtangishvili's sensitive parts.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Vakhtangishvili rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Vakhtangishvili breaks the clinch.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vakhtangishvili moves away.
Vakhtangishvili wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Vakhtangishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vakhtangishvili slips a jab from Walker.
A good leg kick by Walker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vakhtangishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker takes a swing at Vakhtangishvili's ribcage but misses.
As Walker tries to get set, Vakhtangishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Walker manages to avoid the attempt.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vakhtangishvili thinking.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vakhtangishvili.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Walker!

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