Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Vatsadze throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Bradley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vatsadze misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vatsadze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bradley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vatsadze dives in for a single leg takedown but Bradley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bradley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vatsadze avoids it.
Vatsadze takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Bradley lands a big right hand that sends Vatsadze crashing to the mat! Bradley stays standing though and waves Vatsadze back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatsadze throws out the jab.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
Bradley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bradley throws a leg kick which misses Vatsadze's front leg but catches the back leg as Vatsadze tries to avoid it.
Vatsadze wants to clinch#KD#
and Bradley counters with a nice right hand that sends Vatsadze toppling to the canvas! Vatsadze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bradley finish him?!#ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!#T1#
Crack! Bradley connects with the perfect overhand right and Vatsadze falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bradley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Bradley!
A relieved looking Derrick Bradley 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: Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Schrute throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vatsadze.
Schrute slaps away a takedown attempt from Vatsadze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vatsadze throws a right hand that Schrute ducks under and follows up with a left that Schrute also avoids with ease.
Schrute throws a series of punches but Vatsadze avoids them all with ease.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute dodges the punch combination from Vatsadze.
Nice sprawl there from Vatsadze as Schrute shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Vatsadze. #CUT#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Vatsadze lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vatsadze lands with a big left! Schrute is wobbled badly! Vatsadze comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Schrute to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Murtaz Vatsadze waved his t-shirt featuring HERBIZER [LAUNDRY]'s logo in front of the cameras.
Dwight Schrute spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'.

Event: Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Vatsadze misses the jab.#CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Cartwright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Cartwright pushes off an throws an elbow but Vatsadze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Vatsadze shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that Cartwright has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cartwright - that landed with a thud.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze avoids the elbow strike from Cartwright, against the cage. #TD2#
Vatsadze manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vatsadze for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Vatsadze's brow.
Cartwright passes Vatsadze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vatsadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cartwright controlling the action here. #T2#
Cartwright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Vatsadze dodges it nicely.
Cartwright uses his free foot to push down on Vatsadze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vatsadze.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vatsadze can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount.
Cartwright thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Cartwright with shots to the head and body - Vatsadze looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cartwright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vatsadze holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cartwright tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Vatsadze is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cartwright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cartwright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vatsadze hang on?
Cartwright landing shots from mount.
Cartwright with good strikes from the mount here!
Cartwright controlling from mount. #T4#
Cartwright cracks Vatsadze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright lands a big shot there that rocks Vatsadze but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Cartwright there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cartwright scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cartwright landing shots from mount. #ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!
Cartwright looking to finish Vatsadze with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vatsadze!
Vatsadze is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Vatsadze takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cartwright's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muchy Cartwright!
Muchy Cartwright got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Vatsadze clinches up with Minoru Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Vatsadze missing with knees to the body.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vatsadze breaks the clinch.
Vatsadze falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Minoru Ii moves into the clinch.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Vatsadze tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vatsadze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze scores with a one two! Minoru Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A left and a right from Vatsadze both land. Nice combination.
Vatsadze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
As Minoru Ii backs off Vatsadze throws a huge counter combo but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Vatsadze moves out of range.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Minoru Ii throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Sloppy strikes from Vatsadze. Those never looked like landing.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vatsadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Vatsadze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minoru Ii doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Vatsadze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vatsadze has closed the distance and engaged Minoru Ii in a clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze. #TD2#
Vatsadze manages to pull guard.
Minoru Ii won't allow Vatsadze to get back to his feet.
Vatsadze looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Minoru Ii prevents Vatsadze from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Minoru Ii gets to his feet - Vatsadze follows without any prompting.
Vatsadze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minoru Ii.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Good standup being displayed there by Minoru Ii as he connects with a hook.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatsadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Minoru Ii circles away.
Vatsadze is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vatsadze throws a one two combo.
Vatsadze looks to land a combination. Minoru Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Minoru Ii throws a jab when Vatsadze was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
That's time! Minoru Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Murtaz Vatsadze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. Vatsadze saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Vatsadze finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minoru Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Vatsadze misses with a double jab.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minoru Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vatsadze walks into a jab.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze slips under a jab.#T1#
Vatsadze throws a right hand that Minoru Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Minoru Ii also avoids with ease.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vatsadze misses with the combination.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Vatsadze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. Vatsadze saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
Vatsadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii cracks Vatsadze with an open hand slap.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Vatsadze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Minoru Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minoru Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Minoru Ii is having none of it.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze lands a two punch combo.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Vatsadze moves into range and clinches up with Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Vatsadze is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Vatsadze is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Minoru Ii pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Vatsadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatsadze's gas tank. #T4#
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Vatsadze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minoru Ii is defending well for now.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Vatsadze staying out of range there.
Minoru Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vatsadzes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vatsadze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Vatsadze misses.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Vatsadze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze jabs Minoru Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Minoru Ii moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Vatsadze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Vatsadze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Minoru Ii feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vatsadze sprawling to the canvas! Vatsadze rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Minoru Ii finish him?! #ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
Vatsadze seems to have recovered his senses.
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
Minoru Ii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vatsadze to the canvas! Vatsadze doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Minoru Ii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A victorious Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 147
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Vatsadze misses with a left hand
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godoi slips a jab from Vatsadze.
Godoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vatsadze misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Godoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatsadze throws out the jab.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godoi throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Vatsadze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Godoi.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Godoi moves out of range.
Godoi lands a glancing blow to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Vatsadze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Godoi on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Vatsadze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze throws an off balance right hand
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the body
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Vatsadze.
Godoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatsadze misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Vatsadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vatsadze.
Godoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Vatsadze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Godoi misses.
Vatsadze misses with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze lands with a hook. Godoi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
Vatsadze misses with a combination
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Godoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Godoi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Godoi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vatsadze! Godoi lets Vatsadze back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Vatsadze is rocked!
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Godoi saw that one coming.
Godoi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Godoi avoids it easily.
Godoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatsadze.
A little jabbing left from Godoi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vatsadze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a lunging right hand
and Godoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vatsadze thinking.
Godoi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vatsadze cracks Godoi with a good jab.
Godoi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vatsadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godoi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godoi! But no joy.
Godoi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vatsadze.
Oh Vatsadze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Vatsadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Godoi.
Vatsadze misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Godoi slips under a jab from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Godoi saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Godoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vatsadze misses with a lunging right hand
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Godoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Godoi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vatsadze! Godoi lets Vatsadze back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
Godoi connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Vatsadze! He's out on his feet! Godoi rushes in and drops Vatsadze with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Guilherme Godoi! Guilherme Godoi retains his middleweight title!
Guilherme Godoi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Vatsadze throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Leonov misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Vatsadze has knocked Leonov down with a huge combo! Vatsadze steps away and waves a wobbly Leonov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Leonov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov tries to land a front kick but Vatsadze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Vatsadze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov dodges the punch combination from Vatsadze.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
A slow jab from Vatsadze misses its intended target.
Vatsadze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatsadze swinging wildly here.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Leonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Vatsadze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonov lands a head kick. Vatsadze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leonov.
Leonov feints and then cracks Vatsadze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vatsadze down.
A right-left combo lands from Leonov.
Vatsadze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonov cracks Vatsadze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Vatsadze. Those never looked like landing.
Leonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leonov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vatsadze misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vatsadze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Leonov.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Leonov.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vatsadze had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vatsadze throws a nice looking combination but Leonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Leonov connects with a single shot there.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Leonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vatsadze under the eye.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Vatsadze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vatsadze on the side of the head.
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Vatsadze lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Leonov tried to score with a low kick but Vatsadze checks it.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Leonov.
Vatsadze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonov on the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Vatsadze lands a big right hand that sends Leonov crashing to the mat! Vatsadze stays standing though and waves Leonov back to his feet!
Leonov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vatsadze is looking to counter punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vatsadze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatsadze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leonov walks straight into a right hand from Vatsadze - that's dropped him! Vatsadze jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Leonov from any more punishment! Leonov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
An out of breath and clearly excited Murtaz Vatsadze thanked HERBIZER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Highland 134
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Tillet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tillet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vatsadze circles away quickly and effectively.
Vatsadze is looking to counter the offense by Tillet and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Tillet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vatsadze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tillet is in Vatsadze's guard.
Tillet postures up in Vatsadze's guard and throws a big left but Vatsadze blocks it.
Vatsadze is adopting a defensive guard.
Vatsadze keeping full guard, as Tillet tries to pass.
Vatsadze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet being controlled here momentarily.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Tillet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vatsadze working a defensive guard here.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet scoring with some ground and pound.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vatsadze controls Tillet momentarily but Tillet frees himself.
Tillet is looking to work some ground and pound but Vatsadze has wrist control.
Vatsadze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vatsadze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vatsadze trying to control the position.
Tillet won't allow Vatsadze to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tillet working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vatsadze controls Tillet momentarily but Tillet frees himself.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vatsadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tillet on the ground.
Tillet is fighting to break Vatsadze's control of his arms but Vatsadze is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Tillet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vatsadze working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Tillet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tillet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vatsadze wants to sweep but no luck.
Tillet lands a couple of digs.
Tillet is looking to work some ground and pound but Vatsadze has wrist control.
Tillet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tillet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tillet throws a big right hand that misses.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Vatsadze keeps moving. #T4#
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vatsadze trying to control the position.
Vatsadze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tillet manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vatsadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tillet doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillet 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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tillet lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Tillet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vatsadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Tillet circles away.
Vatsadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tillet circles away quickly and effectively.
Tillet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillet.#TD2#
Vatsadze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vatsadze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vatsadze tries to get out of the position.
Tillet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tillet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vatsadze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tillet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillet cracks Vatsadze with a big elbow. #T1#
Vatsadze taking a bit of punishment here - Tillet scoring with strikes.
Tillet working the body and head with strikes.
Tillet looks up at the clock and then as Vatsadze takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tillet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tillet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tillet working the ground and pound.
Tillet grinds an elbow into Vatsadze's temple. #ROC2#Vatsadze is rocked!
A big shot lands for Tillet! That's hurt Vatsadze! Will he recover? Tillet fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet!
A victorious Maurice Tillet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Murtaz Vatsadze spoke after the fight, saying 'Props to my opponent, you know me I'll go kick some ass and be right back challenging. '.

Event: Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Vatsadze keeps the fight on the outside.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
Siddik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vatsadze counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and pushes Siddik back into the cage.
Siddik wants to take the fight to the mat but Vatsadze manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vatsadze wants to get back to striking at distance but Siddik won't allow it.
Vatsadze has had enough of the clinch but Siddik keeps him there for the moment.
Siddik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Siddik misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Siddik gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vatsadze regains guard.
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vatsadze holds on and takes a little breather.
Siddik passes into half guard. #T1#
Siddik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vatsadze tries to get to full guard but Siddik has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Siddik.
Vatsadze wants to control but Siddik is keeping busy.
Siddik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Siddik prevents Vatsadze from improving his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vatsadze holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vatsadze trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siddik lands a nice short elbow.
Siddik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vatsadze wants to control but Siddik is keeping busy.
Siddik working over Vatsadze with some ground and pound. Vatsadze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Siddik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vatsadze trying to control from the bottom.
Siddik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vatsadze tries to roll over but Siddik keeps him under control.#T3#
Siddik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Siddik prevents Vatsadze from improving his position.
Vatsadze is looking to control Siddik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vatsadze avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siddik throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
Siddik with the counter takedown but Vatsadze avoids it easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Siddik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vatsadze lands with a straight right. Siddik didn't see that one coming.
Vatsadze swats away the attempt to clinch by Siddik.
Siddik slips a straight right by Vatsadze.
Siddik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Siddik misses with a left hand
enabling Vatsadze to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Siddik circles away.
Siddik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatsadze throws out the jab.
Siddik shoots in for a takedown but Vatsadze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
And Siddik tries to counter it with a takedown but Vatsadze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Siddik avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Murtaz Vatsadze will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vatsadze tries to break free but Siddik pushes him back against the cage.
Vatsadze is trying to push Siddik away but Siddik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Vatsadze breaks from the clinch.
Siddik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Siddik fails to land the takedown.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
And Siddik tries to counter it with a takedown but Vatsadze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vatsadze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siddik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik slips under a jab from Vatsadze.
Siddik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vatsadze counters with a stiff right hand.
Siddik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Siddik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ebubekir Siddik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Siddik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siddik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Siddik finds it's way through Vatsadze's defenses.
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Siddik tries to close the distance and clinch but Vatsadze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siddik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vatsadze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Siddik scrambles back to his feet.
Siddik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Siddik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vatsadze pinned against the cage. Vatsadze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Vatsadze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Siddik darts in looking for a takedown but Vatsadze gets double underhooks and turns Siddik into the cage.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vatsadze stuffs the takedown attempt from Siddik. Siddik gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Siddik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siddik controls the position.
Vatsadze struggling a bit here.
Vatsadze avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Siddik.
Vatsadze tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siddik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siddik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Siddik working the body and head with strikes.
Siddik cracks Vatsadze with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Siddik trying to control the action but Vatsadze is working from the bottom.
Vatsadze tries to bench press Siddik off him but Siddik keeps the position.
Vatsadze can't do much from the bottom here.
Vatsadze is looking for a sweep.
Siddik is putting a hurting on Vatsadze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Siddik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Siddik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siddik throws a strike aimed at the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze avoids it well.
Siddik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Siddik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Siddik misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Siddik scores with punches from side control.
Siddik working the ground and pound.
Vatsadze is looking to reverse the position.
Siddik lands some shots froms side control.
Vatsadze is looking to reverse the position.
Vatsadze on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Siddik working the body and head with strikes.
Siddik cracks Vatsadze with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Siddik scoring with punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Siddik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Siddik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vatsadze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vatsadze as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Siddik has closed the distance and engaged Vatsadze in a clinch. #BC#
Vatsadze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Siddik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vatsadze tries to buck Siddik off but Siddik is having none of it.
Siddik lands a nice forearm strike.
Vatsadze tries to improve position but can't.
Siddik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vatsadze some visible discomfort.
Vatsadze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siddik in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Vatsadze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siddik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siddik working the body and head with strikes.
Vatsadze takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Siddik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Siddik controls the position.
Vatsadze trying his best to control but Siddik has mounted him.
Siddik landing punches.
Vatsadze is looking to improve his position but Siddik isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Siddik in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Siddik raining down shots from the mount!
Siddik raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vatsadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siddik on the ground.
Vatsadze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siddik with a couple of short strikes.
Siddik tries to control but Vatsadze wriggling away.
Siddik has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vatsadze's face. #ROC2#Vatsadze is rocked!
Siddik is landing with some decent strikes but Vatsadze is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Vatsadze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siddik working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Siddik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Siddik looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vatsadze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vatsadze tries to get out of the position.
Siddik looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vatsadze covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
A less than humble Ebubekir Siddik misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Murtaz Vatsadze was interviewed post fight and said 'Props to my opponent, you know me I'll go kick some ass and be right back challenging. '.

Event: Highland 123
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu slips a jab and a cross from Vatsadze.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatsadze goes for a double leg but Veainu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Veainu continues to drive forward.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatsadze or not.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Vatsadze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vatsadze.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze tries to clinch
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Vatsadze toppling to the canvas! Vatsadze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Vatsadze is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Veainu looks to move away, Vatsadze throws a big counter combo but Veainu just gets out of the way.
Oh Vatsadze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vatsadze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Vatsadze to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Vatsadze with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vatsadze has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, Murtaz Vatsadze stepped up to the mic, saying 'Props to my opponent, you know me I'll go kick some ass and be right back challenging. '.

Event: Highland 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze misses with a takedown attempt - Car sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vatsadze throws a right hand that misses
enabling Car to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze lands a lovely overhand right.
Vatsadze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
Car looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatsadze is just out of range.
Vatsadze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Car counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Car misses with a double jab
and Vatsadze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Car jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatsadze looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Vatsadze has closed the distance and engaged Car in a clinch.
Vatsadze has Car pressed against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Car escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
New Car is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut
enabling Car to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vatsadze swings for the body but Car moves out of range.
Vatsadze cracks Car with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vatsadze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Car counters with a right hand to the body.
Car avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Car moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Car on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vatsadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Car.
Car now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Vatsadze presses Car against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Car misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Car blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a left hand. #BC#
Vatsadze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatsadze is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Car moves out of range.
Vatsadze missing with a left hand there. Car was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Car looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatsadze is just out of range.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
and Car counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the body.
Car has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Car takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Vatsadze jabs Car right on the nose. Car blinks but takes it well.
Car walks into a straight right hand from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a nice head shot.
Vatsadze throws a sloppy body shot
and Car counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the body
and Car counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Car doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Car walks into a stiff left hand from Vatsadze.
Car has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Car there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
Vatsadze misses with a hook
and Car counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatsadze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vatsadze moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Car is rocked!#T4#
Vatsadze drops Car with a huge uppercut! Car drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vatsadze is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Murtaz Vatsadze waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Highland 112
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
Godoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Godoi as he connects with a hook.
Godoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Godoi.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
Godoi throwing a counter right hand but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Godoi moves away
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Vatsadze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Godoi scores with a three punch combo!
Godoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right hook to the body.
Vatsadze swings widly with a right hand
and Godoi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatsadze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
Vatsadze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vatsadze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.#T1#
Vatsadze scores with a hook.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Godoi counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.
Godoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Godoi. Beautiful body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a left hand
and Godoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vatsadze missing with a left hand there. Godoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godoi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vatsadze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Godoi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Godoi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Vatsadze closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Godoi is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
Godoi blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Godoi is working Vatsadze over against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Godoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze prevents a body shot from Godoi.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Godoi avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Godoi blocks an uppercut.
Godoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Godoi blocking some punches.
Godoi wants to break free but Vatsadze has control.
Godoi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godoi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Godoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godoi tries a body shot but Vatsadze blocks it.
Godoi has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Godoi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Godoi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Godoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Godoi controls his hands.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Godoi avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Godoi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vatsadze is trying to stall.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godoi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Godoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Vatsadze as the two fighters clinch.
Godoi presses Vatsadze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Vatsadze pushes Godoi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Godoi wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vatsadze takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Godoi blocks it. #BC#
Godoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Godoi moves away
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Godoi moves away
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godoi throws a hook but Vatsadze blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Vatsadze misses.
Nice straight punches there by Vatsadze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vatsadze.
Godoi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vatsadze moves in looking to clinch but Godoi pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Godoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Godoi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Godoi jabs Vatsadze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Godoi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vatsadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Godoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatsadze.
A cross from Vatsadze lands.
Vatsadze digs a good body shot into Godoi's ribs.
Godoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatsadze.
Guilherme Godoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Godoi moves forwards but Vatsadze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vatsadze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godoi.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
A big left from Godoi misses. #T1#
Vatsadze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Godoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze catches Godoi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vatsadze as the two fighters clinch.
Godoi lands with a light punch inside.
Godoi blocking some punches.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Godoi controls the action.
Vatsadze pushes Godoi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Godoi works on Vatsadze's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Godoi.
Vatsadze pushes Godoi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Godoi is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godoi working aggressively here.
Godoi has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godoi's elbow. #T2#
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Godois head.
Godoi prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Godoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Godoi lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Godoi tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Godoi back against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Godoi works on Vatsadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze tries to stall but Godoi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Godoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godoi misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Godoi blocks it.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godoi backwards.
Godoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Godoi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Godoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Godoi.
Vatsadze is breathing heavily.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Godoi.
Godoi cracks Vatsadze with a nice body shot.
Godoi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatsadze.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godoi.
Godoi working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Godoi.
Godoi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatsadze.
Godoi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Godoi working hard to break the clinch.
Godoi lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Godoi.
Godoi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Godoi lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Godoi blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godoi tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi presses Vatsadze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godoi is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godoi gets through Vatsadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Godoi to work.
Vatsadze tries to work over Godoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Godoi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatsadze or not. #BC#
Godoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vatsadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Godoi circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Vatsadze misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Godoi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vatsadze! Godoi lets Vatsadze back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatsadze tests Godoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Godoi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
That's time! Godoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Godoi misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a looping overhand right but Godoi ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatsadze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Godoi slips a straight right by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a wild body shot.
Godoi throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze connects with a body shot that sends Godoi's belly button to the back.
A big right from Vatsadze misses.
A slow jab from Godoi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi slips under a jab.
Godoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vatsadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Godoi.
Vatsadze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godoi.
Vatsadze throws an off balance right hand
letting Godoi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Godoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vatsadze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vatsadze closes the distance but Godoi moves to the side
and Godoi counters with a right hand to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a left hand
and Godoi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Godoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Godoi works Vatsadze's body with a nice hook.
Godoi looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze closes the distance but Godoi moves to the side
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze closes the distance looking to clinch
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Godoi finish him?#T2#
Vatsadze throws a head kick but Godoi moves out of range.
Vatsadze seems to have recovered his senses.
Vatsadze darts in trying to clinch
and Godoi counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
Godoi scores with a jab to the head.
Vatsadze connects with a nice looking jab.
Godoi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Godoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vatsadze can do to turn this around?
Vatsadze throws a combination that misses
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Godoi lands a jab to Vatsadze's midsection.
Godoi throws a shot to the body.
Godoi stuns Vatsadze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Vatsadze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Godoi looks to land a right hand but Vatsadze moved out of range.
Godoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatsadze. #CL2#
Vatsadze clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Godoi breaks the clinch.
A big left from Vatsadze misses. #CL2#
Vatsadze gets a clinch.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Godoi presses Vatsadze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze wants to stall.
Godoi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Godoi scores with a hook to the body.
Godoi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Godoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godoi pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Godoi.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Godoi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Godoi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guilherme Godoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godoi wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Godoi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Godoi cracks Vatsadze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Godoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vatsadze on the side of the head.
Vatsadze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Godoi counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice combination there by Godoi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Godoi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Godoi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Godoi!
An out of breath Guilherme Godoi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 107
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze throws a series of strikes that have Crawley backpedaling.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawley.
Vatsadze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vatsadze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawley can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Crawley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands a left hand.
Crawley lands with a light punch inside.
Crawley letting Vatsadze take a breather here.#T1##BC2#
Crawley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Vatsadze. That snapped Crawley's head back.
Crawley thumps Vatsadze with a low kick.
Crawley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatsadze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crawley has time to react.
Vatsadze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crawley looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Vatsadze coming out on top.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch successfully.
Crawley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC2#
Crawley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Vatsadze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crawley momentarily.
Crawley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vatsadze connects with a body shot that sends Crawley's belly button to the back.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze scores with a nice strike.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze misses with a left hand
and Crawley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vatsadze misses with a double jab.
Vatsadze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vatsadze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crawley.
Crawley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Vatsadze slips under a jab.
Vatsadze tries to land a front kick but Crawley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawley throws an off balance right hand
and Vatsadze counters with a stiff right hand.
Vatsadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawley circles away. #CL#
Vatsadze has closed the distance and engaged Crawley in a clinch.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
Crawley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawley tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Crawley back against the cage.
Vatsadze stalling in the clinch.
Crawley tries to break free but Vatsadze pushes him back against the cage.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Crawley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatsadze checks the leg kick.
Crawley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crawley throws a front kick aimed at Vatsadze's knee but Vatsadze avoids it well. #T4#
A jab from Vatsadze finds it's way through Crawley's defenses.
Vatsadze lands a right hook to the body.
Crawley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crawley.
Vatsadze wants to clinch but Crawley slips to the side
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vatsadze misses with a head kick.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Crawley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Vatsadze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crawley, pushing him back against the cage.
Vatsadze digs a right hand into Crawley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crawley's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crawley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vatsadze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crawley's hands.
Vatsadze defending well as Crawley loads up on a big left hand.
Crawley drops his hands momentarily and Vatsadze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with a low kick.
Vatsadze throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Crawley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze misses with a head kick.
Crawley feints a counter leg kick.
Crawley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze misses with a right hand
and Crawley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vatsadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawley can do to turn this around?#CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Crawley avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Crawley has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawley.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land. #BC2#
Crawley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
Crawley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vatsadze staying out of range there.
Vatsadze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawley.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vatsadze looks to land a combination but Crawley avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Crawley misses.
A low kick from Crawley misses
and Crawley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murtaz Vatsadze is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Crawley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick by Vatsadze misses
and Crawley counters with a thumping low kick.
Vatsadze thuds his right hand into Crawley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Crawley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vatsadze misses with a double jab.
Vatsadze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crawley's hands.
Vatsadze blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Crawley.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Crawley throws a lazy right hand but Vatsadze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vatsadze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawley misses with a low kick as Vatsadze jumps back.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze darts in trying to clinch
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze pushes off an throws an elbow but Crawley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Crawley wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Crawley's ribcage. Crawley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vatsadze pushes Crawley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crawley is breathing heavily.#T4#
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawley throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crawley backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatsadze pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crawley tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crawley or not.
Vatsadze pushes Crawley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Crawley walks into a jab.
Crawley misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vatsadze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crawley doesn't seem bothered though.
Vatsadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Crawley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vatsadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley misses with a low kick.
Vatsadze works Crawley's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Crawley. #T1#
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Crawley blocks it.
Vatsadze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vatsadze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crawley lands a head shot.
Crawley swings widly with a right hand
and Vatsadze counters with a nice body shot.
Crawley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vatsadze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vatsadze lunges at Crawley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crawley's hand.
Vatsadze takes one on the button.
Billy Crawley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vatsadze lands a nice hook to Crawley's body. Crawley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vatsadze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawley throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Crawley thumps Vatsadze with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatsadze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawley scores with a jab to the head.
Crawley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vatsadze stuns Crawley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crawley misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Vatsadze to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawley walks into a left hand.
Vatsadze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crawley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
Vatsadze throws a leg kick but Crawley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Vatsadze explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatsadze cracks Crawley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crawley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crawley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vatsadze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Vatsadze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Vatsadze takes the fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short body shot lands from Vatsadze as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Crawley's head.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze pushes Crawley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crawley.
Murtaz Vatsadze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Crawley throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
Vatsadze tries to work over Crawley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawley takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murtaz Vatsadze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vatsadze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murtaz Vatsadze!
Murtaz Vatsadze took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a hook.
Vatsadze takes one to the chin there.
Tantor throws a hook but Vatsadze blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Vatsadze throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Vatsadze avoids it with no problem.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vatsadze throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Vatsadze moves in looking to clinch but Tantor pushes him off.
Tantor tries to move into range but Vatsadze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Tantor.
Vatsadze walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vatsadze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vatsadze takes one to the chin there.
Vatsadze misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vatsadze takes one on the button.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Vatsadze. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Vatsadze misses with a hook.
Vatsadze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tantor's head backwards.
Vatsadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tantor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor lands a jab to the nose.
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vatsadze lands a really nice looking cross but Tantor seems unphased.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze misses the body punch
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vatsadze slips a jab from Tantor.
Vatsadze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vatsadze with a nice cross.
Tantor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vatsadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
Vatsadze missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Vatsadze.
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Tantor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vatsadze throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Vatsadze misses.
Donk. Tantor catches Vatsadze right on the button with a cross.
Vatsadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vatsadze lands with an overhand left.
Vatsadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vatsadze has time to react.
Tantor tries to move into range but Vatsadze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vatsadze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Murtaz Vatsadze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tantor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantor defending well as Vatsadze loads up on a big left hand.
Vatsadze misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is looking to control Tantor's arms but Tantor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vatsadze has his back to the cage.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze cracks Tantor with a nice body shot.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tantor avoids it.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Vatsadze. #T1##BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze throws a combination that misses
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Tantor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vatsadze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Vatsadze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Murtaz Vatsadze is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vatsadze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target. #T2#
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Vatsadze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze connects with a looping right hand.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up but Tantor circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatsadze wants to clinch.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab. #CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and pushes Tantor back into the cage.
Tantor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tantor is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks. #T3#
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Tantor avoids the damage to the body.
Tantor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tantor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tantor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vatsadze's elbow.
Mara Tantor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vatsadze pushes Tantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Vatsadze works on Tantor's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze is trying to stall.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze landing knees to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Murtaz Vatsadze will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Vatsadze misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Vatsadze misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Vatsadze.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Vatsadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Vatsadze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Tantor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A body shot lands from Tantor.
Vatsadze has Tantor pressed against the cage, preventing Tantor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor works on Vatsadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Tantor presses Vatsadze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor takes a swing at Vatsadze's ribcage but misses.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Tantor slips a jab from Vatsadze.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Vatsadze needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
Vatsadze throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vatsadze takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tantor misses with a straight right. #T3#
Vatsadze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Vatsadze.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tantor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Vatsadze misses the target.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vatsadze throws a leg kick
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatsadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vatsadze ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor. #T4#
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor misses with a hook
letting Vatsadze counter with a right hand.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into range and clinches up with Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor. #BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor misses with a looping left.#CL#
Vatsadze takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tantor's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tantor working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Tantor really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Vatsadze counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vatsadze doesn't seem phased though.
Vatsadze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up.#CL#
Vatsadze clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor wants to break free but Vatsadze has control.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Tantor takes a shot to the head.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tantor is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze digs a right hand into Tantor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tantor's gas tank. #T1#
Tantor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor. #BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vatsadze doesn't seem phased though.
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Vatsadze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Vatsadze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tantor.
Vatsadze avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Tantor.
Vatsadze wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A big left from Tantor misses.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Tantor misses the jab.
Vatsadze lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vatsadze throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Vatsadze throws a series of strikes that have Tantor backpedaling. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Tantor cracks Vatsadze with a nice body shot.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Tantor jabs Vatsadze right on the nose. Vatsadze blinks but takes it well.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body
and Vatsadze counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Vatsadze drives through and clinches with Tantor against the cage.
Vatsadze landing knees to the body.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tantor on the inside.
Tantor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Tantor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Tantor dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Tantor throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor digs a right hand into Vatsadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatsadze's gas tank.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor dodges an elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Tantor lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Tantor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Tantor blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Tantor is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tantor lands a shot to the body.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a body punch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor lands a shot to the body.
Tantor lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor lands a right hand.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Vatsadze trying to stall but Tantor improves his position.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Vatsadze is rocked!
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Vatsadze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Tantor throws a big uppercut that drops Vatsadze! More strikes from Tantor and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vatsadze lies dazed against the cage as Tantor celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mara Tantor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Highland 97
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Vatsadze. #CL2#
Vatsadze has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Vatsadze lands.
Veainu takes one on the button.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Veainu gets tackled into the cage by Vatsadze. Vatsadze maintains the clinch.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands. #T2#
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vatsadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatsadze.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vatsadze to score with a decent uppercut.
Vatsadze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Vatsadze scores with a three punch combo!
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Vatsadze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatsadze lands a head shot.#T4#
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Vatsadze has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vatsadze is looking to score with low kicks.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Vatsadze does it's job there.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Veainu avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1##CL2#
Veainu tries to keep at a distance but Vatsadze has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it. #T2#
Vatsadze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Vatsadze digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.#T3#
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
Vatsadze throws a sloppy head kick
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vatsadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.#CL2#
Vatsadze closes the distance and clinches.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu. #T4#
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Vatsadze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vatsadze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze taking a breather.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Vatsadze misses with a jab to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Vatsadze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vatsadze tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Vatsadze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.#T1##CL2#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vatsadze.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatsadze.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatsadze or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with some punches. #T4#
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu avoiding damage as Vatsadze throws knees to the body.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze stalling.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Vatsadze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vatsadze lands with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu scores with a jab to the head.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1##CL2#
Vatsadze takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch but Vatsadze keeps him there for the moment.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze is trying to maintain a safe position but Veainu gets an underhook and turns Vatsadze into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vatsadzes head.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Veainu is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.#T4#
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Vatsadze to work.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze stalling in the clinch but Veainu improves position.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Veainu misses with a hook.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling him.
Veainu gets through Vatsadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage. #T1#
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze missing with knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works on Veainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage. #T3#
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Vatsadze.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Veainu tries to circle away but Vatsadze has him pinned against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze stalling the fight.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Murtaz Vatsadze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatsadze is working Veainu over against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murtaz Vatsadze!
Murtaz Vatsadze is the new light heavyweight champion!
Murtaz Vatsadze looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'He knew what I was gonna do, hell everybody knew what I was gonna do and he couldn't stop it. I've beat this man 4 times and taken his belt maybe now I'll be rated higher than him. Who's buyin the champ a beer?'.

Event: Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vatsadze works Lachmann's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Vatsadze.
Lachmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze connects with a body shot.
Vatsadze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Lachmann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Lachmann moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vatsadze's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vatsadze's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Vatsadze. Those never looked like landing.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Lachmann to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Vatsadze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
A victorious Murtaz Vatsadze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Finlayson staying out of range there.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Vatsadze lands a slapping body shot.
Finlayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Vatsadze shoots and misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vatsadze avoids the body shot from Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze scores with a sloppy right hand. Finlayson should have avoided that one.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatsadze throws a nice looking combination but Finlayson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finlayson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finlayson.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finlayson stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatsadze. Vatsadze gets slowly back to his feet.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.#T1#
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finlayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatsadze throws out the jab.
Vatsadze punishes Finlayson's body with a nice straight punch.
Vatsadze swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Vatsadze throws a lazy head kick
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand.
Vatsadze throws a sloppy head kick and Finlayson moves out of range easily.
Vatsadze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vatsadze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Finlayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finlayson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vatsadze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatsadze connects with a nice looking jab.
Finlayson staying out of range there.
Vatsadze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finlayson finds it's way round the side to connect with Vatsadze's head.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Vatsadze with that takedown attempt.
Torhte Finlayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murtaz Vatsadze.
Vatsadze stuns Finlayson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vatsadze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finlayson rather than just go for the knockout.
Vatsadze throws a nice looking combination but Finlayson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vatsadze has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Finlayson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatsadze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vatsadze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finlayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vatsadze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A punch combination from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson with a jab.
Vatsadze misses the body punch
and Finlayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Vatsadze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finlayson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vatsadze looks winded!
Finlayson scores with a hook.
Finlayson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finlayson digs a good hook to Vatsadze's body.
Finlayson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a double jab
and Finlayson counters with a nice body shot.
Vatsadze slips under a jab.#T4#
Vatsadze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finlayson lands a nice looking body shot.
Finlayson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the body
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Vatsadze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Finlayson is just out of range.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a left to the body.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finlayson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatsadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finlayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vatsadze.
Donk. Finlayson catches Vatsadze right on the button with a cross.
Vatsadze misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Finlayson moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Torhte Finlayson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Torhte Finlayson is winning the standup battle so far.
Finlayson lands with a shot to the body.
Finlayson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finlayson.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vatsadze jabs Finlayson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finlayson avoids the head kick by Vatsadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Vatsadze misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Vatsadze has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finlayson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finlayson working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Finlayson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Vatsadze.
Finlayson misses with a punch to the body.
Finlayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finlayson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Finlayson lands a nice uppercut.
Finlayson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vatsadze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finlayson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson lunges at Vatsadze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vatsadze's hand. #T2#
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand
letting Vatsadze counter with a right hand.
Finlayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatsadze moves away.
Vatsadze misses with a left hand
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a nice right hand.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vatsadze misses the jab.
Vatsadze has his takedown stuffed
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Vatsadze. #T3#
Good shot there by Finlayson.#ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!
Vatsadze has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vatsadze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finlayson's head backwards.
Vatsadze throws a right hand that misses
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Finlayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze seems to have recovered his senses.
Vatsadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Finlayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze darts in looking for a takedown but Finlayson gets double underhooks and turns Vatsadze into the cage.
Finlayson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vatsadze to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vatsadze looks to clinch but Finlayson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vatsadze taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Murtaz Vatsadze spoke after the fight, saying ' Torhte looked a little confused at the start, don't think he's used to seeing me standing up...kick ass champ!'.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Vatsadze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Vatsadze as he connects with a hook.
Vatsadze looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu blocking some punches. #T1#
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze lands a left hand.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right hand.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
A short right from Vatsadze. #T2#
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vatsadze throws an elbow but misses.
Vatsadze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veainu looks winded!
Vatsadze lands a shot to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks a body shot from Veainu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vatsadze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A short left from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch successfully.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Veainu.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Murtaz Vatsadze has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Vatsadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu lands with a right to the head.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu tries to circle away but Vatsadze has him pinned against the cage.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu tries to work over Vatsadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze tries a knee to the head but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Veainu blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Veainu takes one to the chin there.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Vatsadze forces Veainu back against the cage and clinches.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
A short left from Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to score a body lock takedown but Veainu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Vatsadze's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veainu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vatsadze scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
Veainu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Veainu after a bit of a struggle.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land. #T1#
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Vatsadze misses with a knee to the head.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Veainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Vatsadze.
A short uppercut from Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Veainu blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Murtaz Vatsadze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veainu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murtaz Vatsadze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vatsadze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Murtaz Vatsadze!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Murtaz Vatsadze!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Murtaz Vatsadze!

Murtaz Vatsadze wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Murtaz Vatsadze said 'There can be only one! Next!'.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze cracks Janssen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Janssen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Janssen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janssen misses with a takedown attempt
and Vatsadze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janssen fails to land the takedown.
Vatsadze lands a right hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws out a powerful jab.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze misses with a hook. Janssen ducked under it nicely.
Janssen feints the counter takedown.
Janssen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Vatsadze counters by clinching up.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze is pressed up against the cage. Janssen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vatsadze down to the mat. Vatsadze avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Janssen's body. #CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Vatsadze is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Janssen looks winded!
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze cracks Janssen with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze tries to score a body lock takedown but Janssen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Janssen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vatsadze prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Janssens head. #CUT#That has opened up Wesley Janssen's cut even more.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
A short right from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works on Janssen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze works on Janssen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.#ROC#Janssen is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Wesley Janssen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Janssen is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Vatsadze lands a shot to the body.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Janssen is blocking nicely.
Janssen seems to have recovered his senses.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#Wesley Janssen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Janssen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Janssen drops to his knees and Vatsadze pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Post fight, an emotional Murtaz Vatsadze said 'There can be only one! Next!'.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Fist takes one to the chin there.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist throws a body punch but Vatsadze moves out of range. #CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fist wants to get back to striking at distance but Vatsadze won't allow it.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
A short body shot lands from Vatsadze as the two fighters clinch.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatsadze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vatsadze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fist's efforts to push away.
Vatsadze works on Fist's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Fist is rocked!
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Vatsadze pushes Fist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Fist blocking some punches.
Vatsadze tries a knee to the head but Fist blocks it.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Fist seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vatsadze has Fist pressed against the cage, preventing Fist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Fist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vatsadze has Fist pressed against the cage, preventing Fist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Vatsadze turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vatsadze manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vatsadze working away.#T2#
Fist wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vatsadze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fist's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fist is looking to reverse the position.
Vatsadze slows the pace down.
Fist wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Fist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vatsadze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fist is still trying to improve position.
Vatsadze controls the position.#T3#
Fist is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Vatsadze clinches.
Fist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Fist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Fist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a big right hand that drops Fist! The killer instinct kicks in and Vatsadze finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vatsadze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Murtaz Vatsadze looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'There can be only one! Next!'.

Event: IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Quigley connects with a nice looking jab.
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quigley blocks a jab.#CL2#
Vatsadze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Quigley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quigley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze tries to work over Quigley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatsadze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Quigley working aggressively here.
Quigley misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Quigley.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quigley prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quigley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quigley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Quigley misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze presses Quigley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quigley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Quigley is breathing heavily.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quigley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
A short left from Vatsadze.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quigley's efforts to push away.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Quigley blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze cracks Quigley with a nice body shot.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
Quigley misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quigley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Quigley takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze has Quigley pressed against the cage, preventing Quigley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quigley.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatsadze.
Quigley avoids a wild elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quigley has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quigleys head.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Quigley avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quigley swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quigley or not.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a right hand.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws an elbow but it misses.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Quigley is blocking nicely.
Vatsadze gets through Quigley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze is working Quigley over against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards. #ROC2#Quigley is rocked!
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quigley or not.
Oh Quigley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quigley takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Vatsadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Vatsadze has cracked Quigley with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Vatsadze lands another huge swinging hook and Quigley tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Quigley, before Vatsadze can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
An out of breath Murtaz Vatsadze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Vatsadze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vatsadze lands with an overhand left.
Oliva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliva doesn't manage to clinch there - Vatsadze circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Vatsadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze misses with a looping left.#TD#
Vatsadze looking to score a takedown here. Oliva is defending well but Vatsadze drives through and ends up in Oliva's guard.
Oliva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vatsadze throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Oliva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oliva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vatsadze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliva being controlled here momentarily.
Vatsadze looking for a sweep. Not yet Vatsadze, not yet.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Island project inform me that Oliva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oliva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze staying out of range there.
Vatsadze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva wants to clinch up but Vatsadze keeps it at a distance.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva misses the jab.
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vatsadze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
Oliva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vatsadze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliva back to the cage. Vatsadze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Oliva there.
Oliva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot that snaps Oliva's head back.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva wants to clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the combination.
Vatsadze lands with a hook. Oliva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliva lands with a hook. Vatsadze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliva works Vatsadze's body with a nice hook.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Vatsadze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Vatsadze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Oliva gets a clinch.
Vatsadze has Oliva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
A short uppercut from Oliva.
Vatsadze is trying to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling him.
Oliva blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva scores with a shot to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Oliva prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Oliva drags the fight down to the ground.
Oliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliva, not yet.
Oliva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Oliva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Oliva pushes down on Vatsadze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Oliva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vatsadze tries to get to full guard but Oliva has control of the leg. #T2#
Oliva not doing much here.
Vatsadze tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Vatsadze tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliva not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva tests Vatsadze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatsadze swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vatsadze's head backwards.
Vatsadze moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Vatsadze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Vatsadze throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Vatsadze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Oliva moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Oliva jumps guard and drags Vatsadze to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Vatsadze controlling him for the moment.
Oliva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vatsadze throws a big shot that misses.
Vatsadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Vatsadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Vatsadze takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Vatsadze tries to keep at a distance but Oliva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Oliva as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Oliva gets control of Vatsadze's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vatsadze is fighting to break Oliva's control of his arms but Oliva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Oliva wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva keeping full guard, as Vatsadze tries to pass.
Vatsadze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vatsadze preventing the sweep.
Oliva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vatsadze manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Oliva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vatsadze's guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.#T2#
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliva controlling the action here.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Vatsadze's temple.
Oliva controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva prevents Vatsadze from improving his position.
Oliva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oliva eats them both and turns towards Vatsadze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oliva tests Vatsadze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vatsadze counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A short left from Vatsadze.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Oliva fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
Oliva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze working aggressively here. #TD2#
Oliva drags the fight down to the ground.
Biscuit Oliva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Oliva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliva 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Murtaz Vatsadze had this to say: '"How good is Torhte Finlayson? He's better than Murtaz Vatsadze that's how good he is." '.

Event: Highland 82
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze misses with a few strikes there.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Finlayson avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finlayson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson throws a right hand that misses
and Vatsadze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Vatsadze connects with the punch.
Finlayson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finlayson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vatsadze misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Finlayson avoids them all with ease.
Vatsadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finlayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vatsadze.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Vatsadze staying out of range there.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatsadze thuds a left hand into Finlayson's body.
Vatsadze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
Vatsadze is looking to wear down Finlayson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finlayson, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.
Vatsadze takes one to the chin there.
Vatsadze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vatsadze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finlayson scores with a hook to the body. Vatsadze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finlayson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vatsadze lands the left hand.
Finlayson just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Vatsadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Finlayson does it's job there.
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vatsadze throws a lazy right hand but Finlayson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vatsadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Vatsadze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vatsadze closes the distance looking to clinch
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Finlayson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torhte Finlayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot that snaps Finlayson's head back.
Vatsadze fails with the takedown
and Finlayson counters with a nice body shot.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze lands a jab to Finlayson's midsection.
Finlayson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatsadze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Vatsadze throws a shot to the body.
Finlayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Vatsadze is looking to clinch but Finlayson is avoiding it.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Vatsadze misses with a double jab
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vatsadze throws a lazy right hand but Finlayson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finlayson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finlayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Finlayson lands a nice hook to Vatsadze's body. Vatsadze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Vatsadze does no damage.
Vatsadze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a lazy right hand but Finlayson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Finlayson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finlayson works Vatsadze's body with a nice hook.
Vatsadze defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Torhte Finlayson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Finlayson scores with a jab to the head.
Finlayson swings for the body but Vatsadze moves out of range.
Vatsadze missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finlayson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Finlayson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vatsadze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finlayson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vatsadze closes the distance and clinches up with Finlayson, looking for a takedown. Vatsadze pushes Finlayson against the cage but Finlayson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Vatsadze has Finlayson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finlayson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Finlayson avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Finlayson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards. #T1##BC#
Vatsadze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatsadze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finlayson's hands.
Finlayson defending well as Vatsadze loads up on a big left hand.
Finlayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vatsadze.
Finlayson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finlayson keeps the fight on the outside.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vatsadze takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Finlayson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finlayson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Vatsadze does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Vatsadze.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Vatsadze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Vatsadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vatsadze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finlayson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finlayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Finlayson misses with a looping left.
Vatsadze throws a big shot that misses.
Vatsadze slips under a jab.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Vatsadze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finlayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vatsadze swings widly with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finlayson throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Finlayson is just out of range.
Vatsadze looks to clinch
and Finlayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vatsadze thinking.
Finlayson lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Finlayson as he connects with a hook.
Vatsadze scores with a jab. Finlayson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vatsadze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finlayson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vatsadze connects with a right hand. Finlayson shakes it off.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut.
Finlayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Finlayson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.#T4#
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Finlayson slips under a jab from Vatsadze.
Finlayson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vatsadze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finlayson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vatsadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatsadze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vatsadze lands an overhand right.
Finlayson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Vatsadze misses its intended target.
Vatsadze looks to land a combination but Finlayson avoids it well.
Finlayson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Vatsadze lands a nice hook to Finlayson's body. Finlayson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vatsadze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finlayson doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Finlayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finlayson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vatsadze misses with the combination.
Finlayson tries to move into range but Vatsadze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Finlayson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Finlayson is just out of range.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finlayson! But no joy.
Vatsadze shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Finlayson throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze lands a head shot.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Vatsadze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finlayson doesn't seem phased though.
Vatsadze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finlayson at a distance.
Finlayson staying out of range there.
Finlayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Finlayson.
It looked like Vatsadze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finlayson throws a lazy right hand but Vatsadze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Finlayson misses.#T2#
Finlayson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vatsadze avoids the body shot from Finlayson.
Vatsadze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Finlayson saw that one coming.
Vatsadze throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vatsadze takes one to the side of the head.
Finlayson lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Vatsadze is rocked!
Vatsadze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right that sends Vatsadze to the canvas! Finlayson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson! Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Murtaz Vatsadze was interviewed post fight and said '"How good is Torhte Finlayson? He's better than Murtaz Vatsadze that's how good he is." '.

Event: Highland 74
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Vatsadze thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vatsadze connects with a body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a left hand
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.
Veainu throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vatsadze misses the target.#CL#
Vatsadze instigates a clinch.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu is working Vatsadze over against the cage.#T1#
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatsadze.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vatsadze has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Vatsadze's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands. #BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.#T3#
Vatsadze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Vatsadze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vatsadze with a body shot.
Vatsadze dives in and grabs Veainu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veainu pushes down on Vatsadze's head and hops out.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Veainu.
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veainu throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vatsadze.
Good work by Veainu as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Vatsadze drives through and clinches with Veainu against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vatsadze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vatsadze's corner calls for a 1-2. Vatsadze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vatsadze thuds a left hand into Veainu's body.
Veainu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vatsadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu lands a really nice looking cross but Vatsadze seems unphased. #T1#
Vatsadze slips under a jab.
Vatsadze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vatsadze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Vatsadze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veainu, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze misses with an elbow strike.
Vatsadze is working Veainu over against the cage.
The referee calls for Vatsadze to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze. #T2#
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze. #T3#
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatsadze.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze stalls.
Vatsadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Veainu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Vatsadze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Vatsadze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Veainu as Vatsadze shoots in.
Vatsadze misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vatsadze lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Vatsadze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Vatsadze instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze keeps control of Veainu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murtaz Vatsadze has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu tries to work over Vatsadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Veainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu. #T2#
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze lands a right hand.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Vatsadze is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Vatsadze stalling in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Vatsadze misses with an elbow over the top.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Murtaz Vatsadze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
Veainu tries to work over Vatsadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu working hard to break the clinch.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu dodges an elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatsadze lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murtaz Vatsadze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vatsadze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murtaz Vatsadze!
Post fight, an emotional Murtaz Vatsadze said 'Dude has guts coming over here and taking this fight but this is my fuckin house!'.

Event: Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Xan misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze tries to move into range but Xan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xan throws a lazy right hand but Vatsadze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vatsadze lands an overhand right.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that Xan avoids nicely.
Vatsadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Xan.
Xan misses with a looping left.
Xan scores with a jab.
Xan throws a lazy right hand but Vatsadze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a hook. Xan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xan misses with a right hand
and Vatsadze counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze moves in looking to clinch but Xan pushes him off.
Vatsadze lands a glancing blow to the side of Xan's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xan throws a right hand that Vatsadze ducks under and follows up with a left that Vatsadze also avoids with ease.
Vatsadze throws a looping overhand right but Xan ducks down to avoid it.
Xan misses with an uppercut
and Vatsadze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatsadze lands a right hand. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Xan tries to pull guard but Vatsadze holds him up against the cage and eventually Xan drops back down to his feet.
Xan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vatsadze smiles and moves away.
Murtaz Vatsadze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vatsadze.
Xan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vatsadze counters with a huge left! Xan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vatsadze isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Xan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vatsadze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
A relieved looking Murtaz Vatsadze 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: Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Vatsadze.#CUT#It looks like Bo Kennedy has been cut.#CL#
Vatsadze clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Vatsadze won't allow it.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedy s head.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Kennedy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Kennedy .
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vatsadze smiles and moves away.
Kennedy looks winded!
Kennedy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Vatsadze points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kennedy wakes up just in time to hear Vatsadze thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murtaz Vatsadze!
During a confident post fight interview, Murtaz Vatsadze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 58
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vatsadze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatsadze throws out a powerful jab.
Finlayson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Finlayson moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Finlayson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finlayson finds it's way round the side to connect with Vatsadze's head.
Finlayson misses with a hook.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##CL#
Vatsadze has managed to clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Finlayson.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlayson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finlayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finlayson works on Vatsadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Finlayson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Finlayson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Finlayson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlayson scores with a shot to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Finlayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Finlayson.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Finlayson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Finlayson lands a body punch.
Finlayson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finlayson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlayson lands a body shot.
Finlayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Finlayson.
Vatsadze is breathing heavily.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Finlayson.
Finlayson digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finlayson tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Finlayson back against the cage.
Finlayson pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Finlayson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Finlayson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finlayson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finlayson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze tries to work over Finlayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Finlayson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finlayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Finlayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finlayson can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Finlayson.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Finlayson works on Vatsadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Finlayson avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Finlayson lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Finlayson blocks it. #T4#
Finlayson pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson blocks an uppercut.
Finlayson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Finlayson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finlayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finlayson tries to work over Vatsadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finlayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries to work over Finlayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finlayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finlayson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finlayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finlayson lands a shot to the body.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Finlayson misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vatsadze swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Nice body punch from Finlayson.
Finlayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatsadze moves away.
A quick step to the side and Vatsadze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch but Finlayson is avoiding it.
Finlayson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.
Finlayson scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Finlayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vatsadze.
Finlayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Vatsadze works the jab nicely.
Finlayson moves away from the strike by Vatsadze.
A countering left hand to the body from Finlayson misses.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze tries to move into range but Finlayson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Finlayson cracks Vatsadze with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vatsadze looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Finlayson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatsadze throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Vatsadze is rocked!
Vatsadze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finlayson. #T2#
Finlayson cracks Vatsadze with an open hand slap.
Oh Vatsadze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finlayson looks to land a right hand but Vatsadze moved out of range.
Vatsadze seems to have got his legs back now.
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatsadze slips under a jab.
Vatsadze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Vatsadze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body. Finlayson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Finlayson moves out of range as Vatsadze strikes.
Finlayson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Finlayson slips under a jab from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vatsadze! Finlayson lets Vatsadze back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#KD2#
Finlayson lands a big right hand that sends Vatsadze crashing to the mat! Finlayson stays standing though and waves Vatsadze back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finlayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
A little jabbing left from Finlayson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Vatsadze ducked under it nicely.
Finlayson defending well as Vatsadze loads up on a big left hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Finlayson! Vatsadze is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson! Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Vatsadze clinches up with Laird and pushes him back against the cage.
Laird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Laird misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Vatsadze is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Laird tries a body shot but Vatsadze blocks it.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Laird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Laird is breathing heavily.
Laird has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vatsadze after a bit of a struggle.
Vatsadze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze cracks Laird with a nice body shot.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards. #T1#
Vatsadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
A short right from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Vatsadze taking a breather.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laird or not.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze has Laird pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laird manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze wants a takedown but no success here.
Archie Laird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murtaz Vatsadze.#T2#
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Laird's ribcage. Laird let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vatsadze as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Vatsadze pushes Laird back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze. #ROC2#Laird is rocked!
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Laird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Laird's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Laird drops to his knees and Vatsadze pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
During a confident post fight interview, Murtaz Vatsadze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Driver.
Vatsadze is looking to counter punch.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Driver misses.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Driver gets a clinch.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze has Driver pressed against the cage, preventing Driver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Vatsadze gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze prevents Driver from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Vatsadze lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatsadze.
Driver looks winded!
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Driver has had enough of the clinch but Vatsadze keeps him there for the moment.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Driver is rocked!
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Driver is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze dips a shoulder and cracks Driver with a mighty uppercut! Driver falls back against the cage and Vatsadze unloads with a barrage of strikes! Driver is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vatsadze screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
After winning the bout, Murtaz Vatsadze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 35
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Tsubekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsubekov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Vatsadze counter with a right hand.
Tsubekov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsubekov moves out of range as Vatsadze strikes.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze lands with a straight right. Tsubekov didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsubekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsubekov shoots in but no luck this time.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Tsubekov.
Vatsadze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Vatsadze as he connects with a hook.
Tsubekov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsubekov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vatsadze swivels and escapes.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Vatsadze prevents the takedown attempt.
Vatsadze gets underhooks to prevent Tsubekov's takedown attempt.
Tsubekov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vatsadze is defending well.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Vatsadze as the two fighters clinch.
Tsubekov looks winded!
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards. #ROC#Tsubekov is rocked!
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards.
Tsubekov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze has Tsubekov pressed against the cage.
Tsubekov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vatsadze after a bit of a struggle.
Tsubekov seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Tsubekov wants to stall.
Vatsadze digs a right hand into Tsubekov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tsubekov's gas tank.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Vatsadze cracks Tsubekov with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze. #KD#
Vatsadze drops Tsubekov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tsubekov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze is muscling Tsubekov up against the cage and as Tsubekov bounces back off, Vatsadze cracks him with a huge right hand! Tsubekov crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Murtaz Vatsadze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 25
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Finlayson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vatsadze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vatsadze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vatsadze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finlayson misses the jab.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Vatsadze ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finlayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finlayson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Finlayson prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Finlayson gets through Vatsadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finlayson misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Finlayson lands a left hand.
Finlayson misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Finlayson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finlayson working aggressively here.
Finlayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Vatsadze.
Finlayson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finlayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finlayson misses with some punches.
Finlayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Finlayson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards. #BC#
Finlayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlayson scores with a nice strike.
Finlayson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vatsadze at a distance. #T2#
Finlayson connects with a looping right hand.
Finlayson lands with a straight right. Vatsadze didn't see that one coming.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vatsadze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finlayson.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Finlayson counters with a nice body shot.
Finlayson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Vatsadze darts in and clinches Finlayson up against the cage.
Finlayson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands. #BC#
Finlayson breaks the clinch.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Finlayson moves away and avoids it.#T3#
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vatsadze misses with a jab to the body
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson scores with a decent looking hook.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson scores with a shot to the body.
Finlayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finlayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Vatsadze.#T4#
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Vatsadze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlayson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
Finlayson catches Vatsadze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Finlayson moved out of range nicely.
Finlayson is looking to counter punch.
Vatsadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatsadze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vatsadze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Finlayson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Finlayson.
Finlayson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finlayson throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze misses with a hook
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Finlayson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch but Finlayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finlayson throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Vatsadze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vatsadze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finlayson finds it's way round the side to connect with Vatsadze's head.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vatsadze thinking.
Finlayson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finlayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the body.
Finlayson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vatsadze can do to turn this around?#T2#
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Finlayson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finlayson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finlayson's corner calls for a 1-2. Finlayson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vatsadze slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Vatsadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finlayson lands a right hook to the body.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Finlayson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finlayson sizes up Vatsadze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!#KD#
Finlayson lands a big uppercut and Vatsadze crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vatsadze looks OK. Finlayson waves Vatsadze back to his feet!
Vatsadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Finlayson stuns Vatsadze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vatsadze might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Finlayson engages and cracks Vatsadze with a massive lead left hook - Vatsadze tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Finlayson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 12
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze swings widly with a right hand
and Ferret counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vatsadze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vatsadze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferret walks into a jab.
Vatsadze misses with a hook. Ferret ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret takes a swing at Vatsadze's ribcage but misses.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferret paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vatsadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Vatsadze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ferret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferret throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferret manages to circle out of the way.
Ferret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferret misses with a body punch
and Vatsadze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jermaine Ferret has been cut.
Ferret throws a nice looking combination but Vatsadze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferret throws a body punch but Vatsadze moves out of range.
Vatsadze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Vatsadze lands a big right hand that sends Ferret crashing to the mat! Vatsadze stays standing though and waves Ferret back to his feet!#ROC#Ferret is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferret slips under a jab.
Ferret tries to bum rush Vatsadze with a series of wild strikes but Vatsadze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferret slips under a jab from Vatsadze.
Ferret is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Ferret does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Vatsadze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Vatsadze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferret looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Ferret moves out of range.
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
Ferret lands with a straight right. Vatsadze didn't see that one coming.
Ferret just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferret doesn't manage to clinch there - Vatsadze circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Vatsadze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferret ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferret tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vatsadze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferret misses with a double jab #CL#
and Vatsadze holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
A short right from Vatsadze.
Ferret lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Ferret blocks it.
Ferret swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferret can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Ferret is leaning against Vatsadze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferret lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferret lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferret wants to break free but Vatsadze has control.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Ferret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferret.
Ferret looks winded!
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferret backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Ferret's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermaine Ferret's cut.
That's time! Vatsadze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Vatsadze gets a clinch.
Vatsadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferret can do to turn this around?
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferret makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Ferret should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Ferret avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Ferret.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferret.
Ferret prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferret taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferret is breathing heavily.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Ferret misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze lands a right hand.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Ferret blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Ferret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Ferret misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ferret escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Vatsadze clinches up against the cage.
Ferret stops a takedown attempt from Vatsadze.
A short left from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferret controls his hands.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze lands a left hand.
Ferret lands a body shot.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Ferret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferret.
Ferret misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferret tries to work over Vatsadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferret wants to stall.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferret is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?#T3#
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferret seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Ferret.
Vatsadze has Ferret pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze presses Ferret against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Vatsadze prevents a body shot from Ferret.
Ferret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze gets through Ferret's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferret.
Ferret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Ferret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vatsadze's elbow.
Vatsadze has Ferret pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Ferret breaks from the clinch.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
Ferret pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vatsadze misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferret moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferret throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vatsadze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferret misses with a body shot.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Ferret.
Vatsadze lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ferret up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Vatsadze from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ferret's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murtaz Vatsadze!
A very excited looking Murtaz Vatsadze 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: Highland 5
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu throws a good cross that connects.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Vatsadze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veainu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vatsadze avoids it.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Veainu looks winded!
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with some punches. #T1#
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Vatsadze managing to block the knees to the body from Veainu.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Vatsadze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu moves out of range as Vatsadze strikes.
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Vatsadze. #CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Vatsadze creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Veainu with a big uppercut! Veainu tries to clinch up but Vatsadze pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Veainu to the mat! Veainu covers up and Vatsadze unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Murtaz Vatsadze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Mustafa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vatsadze. Vatsadze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Borat Mustafa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustafa tries to bum rush Vatsadze with a series of wild strikes but Vatsadze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vatsadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mustafa.
Mustafa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Vatsadze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mustafa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatsadze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mustafa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vatsadze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mustafa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustafa.
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Mustafa moves out of range.
Mustafa misses with a body punch
and Vatsadze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Mustafa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Mustafa.
Mustafa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vatsadze back to the cage. Mustafa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustafa moves away.
Mustafa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Vatsadze lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Borat Mustafa has been cut.
Mustafa works the jab nicely.
Mustafa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mustafa misses with a hook to the body
and Vatsadze counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Mustafa is rocked!
Mustafa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vatsadze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mustafa thinking.
Oh Mustafa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mustafa is breathing heavily.
Vatsadze fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mustafa square on the jaw! Damn, Mustafa is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murtaz Vatsadze!
A victorious Murtaz Vatsadze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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