Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Vasiliev has Kawiwasulu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasiliev gets an underhook and turns Kawiwasulu into the cage.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasiliev leaning against his opponent.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Vasiliev pulls guard successfully.
Vasiliev controlling Kawiwasulu's posture. #SUB2#
Vasiliev looking for subs off his back but Kawiwasulu has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu wants to free his trapped foot but Vasiliev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Vasiliev tries to roll over but Kawiwasulu keeps him under control.
Vasiliev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kawiwasulu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kawiwasulu's back!
Kawiwasulu trying to control but not successfully.
Vasiliev is hanging on to Kawiwasulu's back as he tries to escape.
Kawiwasulu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kawiwasulu trying to control but not successfully.
Vasiliev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Vasiliev is not going to allow Kawiwasulu to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Kawiwasulu fending off the submission attempt from Vasiliev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasiliev controls the position.#SUB2#
Vasiliev is persistently looking for the submission but Kawiwasulu is defending it well.
Vasiliev tries to keep control of the position but Kawiwasulu is staying busy.
Kawiwasulu trying to control the position but Vasiliev manages to sink in the hooks.
Kawiwasulu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Vasiliev gets his hands free as Kawiwasulu looks to control.
Vasiliev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vasiliev gets his hands free as Kawiwasulu looks to control. #SUB2#
Kawiwasulu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vasiliev's arms. #SUB2#
Vasiliev looking for the RNC.
Vasiliev is not going to allow Kawiwasulu to sit and survive in this position.
Vasiliev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu is trying to stand back up.
Vasiliev is not going to allow Kawiwasulu to sit and survive in this position. #T4##SUB2#
Vasiliev looking for the choke but no joy.
Kawiwasulu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vasiliev.
Kawiwasulu is trying to get back to his feet but Vasiliev has full control of the position and if anything, Kawiwasulu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kawiwasulu is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawiwasulu just trying to survive but Vasiliev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kawiwasulu trying to get back to his feet but Vasiliev is in full control for now.
Kawiwasulu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vasiliev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Vasiliev dominated that round.
That's time! Kawiwasulu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Vasiliev forces Kawiwasulu back against the cage and clinches.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawiwasulu presses Vasiliev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vasiliev as Kawiwasulu tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev cracks Kawiwasulu with a nice body shot.
Vasiliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand into Vasiliev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasiliev's gas tank.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
Vasiliev effectively controlling the action here.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kawiwasulu to keep the fight standing.
Kawiwasulu gets underhooks to prevent Vasiliev's takedown attempt.
Vasiliev avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Vasiliev successfully pulls guard.
Vasiliev wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawiwasulu advances to half guard.
Kawiwasulu is keen to just control but Vasiliev is a slippery customer.
Kawiwasulu prevents Vasiliev from standing back up. #T2#
Kawiwasulu is pressing down on Vasiliev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasiliev is holding on for now.
Kawiwasulu prevents Vasiliev from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vasiliev is looking for a sweep. Kawiwasulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasiliev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vasiliev trying to hold on to Kawiwasulu's head to control him but Kawiwasulu postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands with a light punch inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Vasiliev controls the action.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Kawiwasulu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kawiwasulu just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it. #TD2#
Vasiliev manages to pull guard.
Kawiwasulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasiliev is trying to control the position but Kawiwasulu postures up. #T4#
Vasiliev seems keen to control Kawiwasulu's posture.
Kawiwasulu won't allow Vasiliev to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vasiliev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawiwasulu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kawiwasulu trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawiwasulu wants to get up but he can't break Vasiliev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amaru Kawiwasulu dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Vasiliev successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Vasiliev working for a triangle but Kawiwasulu defends it easily.
Vasiliev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vasiliev is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasiliev can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Vasiliev looking to control but Kawiwasulu passes into half guard.
Vasiliev is looking for a sweep. Kawiwasulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasiliev gets full guard.
Kawiwasulu passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vasiliev looking for subs from the bottom but Kawiwasulu mounts him!
Vasiliev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasiliev is concentrating on defense, preventing Kawiwasulu from advancing position.
Kawiwasulu prevents Vasiliev from improving his position.
Vasiliev is controlling Kawiwasulu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kawiwasulu is trying to control. Vasiliev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Kawiwasulu tries to pass to full mount but Vasiliev defends it.
Vasiliev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vasiliev trying to control the position here.
Vasiliev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Kawiwasulu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vasiliev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kawiwasulu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kawiwasulu wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawiwasulu.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Vasiliev tries a body shot but Kawiwasulu blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawiwasulu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vasiliev avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amaru Kawiwasulu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawiwasulu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A relieved looking Amaru Kawiwasulu 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 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Buga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Buga duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.
Buga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buga lands with a shot to the body.
Vasiliev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buga jabs at Vasiliev's body.
Buga scores with a jab. Vasiliev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches up with Buga and pushes him back against the cage.
Buga has Vasiliev pressed against the cage.
Buga working hard to break the clinch.
Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buga tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Buga has had enough of the clinch but Vasiliev keeps him there for the moment.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Buga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buga connects with the punch.#T1##CL2#
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Buga.
Buga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vasiliev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Buga working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Buga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up but Buga circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Vasiliev forces Buga back against the cage and clinches.
Buga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev keeps control of Buga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Buga fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev. #BC#
Buga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Buga misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev blocking some punches. #BC#
Buga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vasiliev rushes Buga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Vasiliev.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buga wants to stall.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Buga.
Vasiliev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vasiliev has Buga pushed against the cage.
Buga working hard to break the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Buga lands a body shot.
Buga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Buga lands a body shot. #BC#
Buga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Buga.
Buga taking a breather.
Buga misses with some punches.
Vasiliev fails to pull guard.
Buga misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Buga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Buga lands with a straight right. Vasiliev didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasiliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buga throws a series of punches but Vasiliev avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buga misses with a body shot.
Vasiliev feints a counter leg kick.
Buga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buga lands with a shot to the body.
Buga throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Buga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Buga counters with a series of strikes. Vasiliev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Buga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasiliev has time to react.#CUT#That has opened up Timur Vasiliev's cut even more.
Buga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uga Buga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Vasiliev'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#
Vasiliev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Buga pushes him off.
Buga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasiliev on the side of the head.
Buga misses with a wild body shot.
Buga fails to land with a series of punches.
Buga keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Uga Buga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buga working hard to break the clinch.
Buga stops a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
Buga trying to stall but Vasiliev improves his position.
Buga is working Vasiliev over against the cage.#BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buga jabs Vasiliev to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Buga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vasiliev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buga up against the cage.
Buga taking a breather.#T1##TD2#
Vasiliev manages to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasiliev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vasiliev is trying to control the position but Buga postures up.
Vasiliev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vasiliev trying to keep a closed guard but Buga is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vasiliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vasiliev wants to sweep here but Buga controlling him for the moment.
Buga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Buga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Vasiliev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buga, pushing him back against the cage.
Buga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Buga stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Buga.
Buga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buga is trying to break free.#T3#
Buga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Buga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Buga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buga.
Buga stops a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
Buga tries to break free but Vasiliev pushes him back against the cage.
Buga taking a breather.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Vasiliev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buga uses from the top position.
Vasiliev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vasiliev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buga is one step ahead there.
Buga showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Vasiliev controls Buga momentarily but Buga frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev wants to stand up but Buga is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uga Buga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timur Vasiliev'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Buga misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Buga is looking to control Vasiliev's arms but Vasiliev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Buga has his back to the cage.
Buga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasiliev can do to turn this around?
Buga misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uga Buga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Buga pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buga misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Buga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Buga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buga throws a right hand that Vasiliev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasiliev also avoids with ease.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Buga is avoiding it.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Buga misses. #T1##CL2#
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buga wants to break free but Vasiliev has control.
Buga fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Vasiliev pulls Buga into guard. #SUB2#
Vasiliev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buga is aware though and is defending well.
Vasiliev is trying to keep Buga in close. #SUB2#
Vasiliev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buga throwing strikes from guard but Vasiliev blocks nicely. #T2#
Vasiliev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vasiliev being controlled here, momentarily.
Vasiliev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Buga pushes him off.
Buga tries to bum rush Vasiliev with a series of wild strikes but Vasiliev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buga lands a jab to the nose.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.#T3#
Buga tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Buga back against the cage. #BC2#
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vasiliev pushes Buga up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Buga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vasiliev rushes Buga and presses him up against the cage.
Buga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vasiliev is working for takedown but Buga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vasiliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buga smiles and moves away.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.#CL2#
Vasiliev rushes Buga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasiliev wants a takedown but no success here.
Buga tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Buga back against the cage. #BC2#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
It looked like Buga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buga throws a right and a left that Vasiliev avoids nicely. #CL2#
Vasiliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev stalling in the clinch.
Buga is trying to break the clinch but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Buga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buga avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Buga.
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!
Buga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buga tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Buga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vasiliev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasiliev prevents a body shot from Buga.
Timur Vasiliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Uga Buga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uga Buga!
After winning the bout, Uga Buga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1##CL#
Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.
Turn looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch. #CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turn working aggressively here.
Turn can't get the takedown.
Turn misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Vasiliev jumps guard and drags Turn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
Turn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turn is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasiliev has wrist control.
Turn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev has momentary wrist control but Turn slips an elbow through the middle.
Turn trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Turn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Turn being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turn with a nice head shot there.
Vasiliev keeping full guard, as Turn tries to pass.
Vasiliev is pulling down on Turn 's head. It's preventing any offense from Turn , at least for the moment.
Turn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vasiliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turn on the ground.
Turn throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasiliev wants to sweep here but Turn controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Turn drops back looking for a leg! Vasiliev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasiliev manages to kick Turn off! Turn jumps back into Vasiliev's guard. #T2#
Turn trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Turn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasiliev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
Vasiliev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
Turn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Turn tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Turn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turn wants to take the fight to the mat but Vasiliev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vasiliev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Vasiliev. #BC#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Turn gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Turn is working for takedown but Vasiliev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .#TD#
Vasiliev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Turn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Vasiliev gets a clinch. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Vasiliev rushes Turn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Vasiliev jumps guard.
Turn stopping the sweep attempt from Vasiliev.#T4#
Vasiliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turn .
Turn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vasiliev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Turn seems to be working for a kimura but Vasiliev defends the submission attempt.
Vasiliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasiliev tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Turn seems to be looking for submissions.
Turn trying to control from half guard but Vasiliev is working away.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain the position but Turn is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but King Turn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Vasiliev darts in and clinches Turn up against the cage.#TD#
Vasiliev jumps guard and drags Turn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turn trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vasiliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Turn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vasiliev's head.
King Turn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turn passes Vasiliev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain the position but Turn is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Turn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vasiliev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vasiliev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turn . #SUB2#
Turn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasiliev is looking to control Turn 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasiliev avoid being mounted?
Turn wants to take a breather but Vasiliev is having none of it.
Turn throwing shots but Vasiliev is blocking nicely.
Turn not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Turn seems to be looking for submissions.
Turn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB2#
Turn seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasiliev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turn thows a huge punch but Vasiliev dodges it nicely.
Turn lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Turn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Turn is trying to work for a kimura but Vasiliev is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turn is looking to take a break and control but Vasiliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turn lands a nice short elbow.
Vasiliev is trying to stand up here but Turn is controlling him well.
Vasiliev is refusing to be controlled, as Turn sits in half guard.
Turn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Turn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turn 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. #T4#
Turn throwing shots but Vasiliev is blocking nicely.
Vasiliev wants to get back to full guard.
Turn is keen to just control but Vasiliev is a slippery customer.
Turn 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. #SUB2#
Turn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasiliev is just riding it out for now. Turn eventually gives up the hold.
Vasiliev is not content to let Turn control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Turn connects with a nice short shot to Vasiliev's temple. #SUB2#
Turn seems to be working for a kimura but Vasiliev defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

King Turn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Turn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasiliev pinned against the cage. Vasiliev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Turn misses with a knee to the head.
Turn misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Turn moves out of range. #CL#
Vasiliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasiliev gets underhooks to prevent Turn 's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and pushes Turn back into the cage.
Turn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasiliev. #BC#
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turn fails with a takedown attempt.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .#T1#
Turn looks to throw the jab but Vasiliev is out of range.
Vasiliev slips under a jab.#CL#
Vasiliev drives through and clinches with Turn against the cage.
Vasiliev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turn after a bit of a struggle.
Turn missing with knees to the body.
Vasiliev tries to score a body lock takedown but Turn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turn working aggressively here.
Vasiliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turn smiles and moves away. #CL#
Vasiliev pushes Turn up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Turn misses with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev avoiding damage. #BC#
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##TD2#
Turn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasiliev's guard.
Vasiliev is pulling down on Turn 's head to control his posture.
Vasiliev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turn lands a couple of digs.
Turn preventing the sweep.
Turn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vasiliev's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turn is trying to control. Vasiliev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Turn is working for a kimura but Vasiliev is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Turn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vasiliev sees it coming and defends easily.
King Turn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Turn trying to control from half guard but Vasiliev is working away.
Turn is controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasiliev is refusing to be controlled, as Turn sits in half guard.
Vasiliev tries to roll over but Turn keeps him under control.
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Turn , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timur Vasiliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Turn .
I've got Turn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Turn !
King Turn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 164
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Fisticuffs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasiliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Fisticuffs manages to get underhooks.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Vasiliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisticuffs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs. #T1#
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasiliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev tries to clinch there but Fisticuffs circles away. #CL#
Fisticuffs gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev controlling the action here for a moment.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards. #T2#
Vasiliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisticuffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Fisticuffs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev wants to clinch but Fisticuffs slips to the side
and Fisticuffs counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs cracks Vasiliev with a nice body shot.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev is looking to break free of the clinch but Fisticuffs has double underhooks.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Vasiliev is breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisticuffs is defending well for now.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasiliev looking for a takedown.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs is controlling him.
Fisticuffs is pressed up against the cage. Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fisticuffs down to the mat. Fisticuffs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Vasiliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraso Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Fisticuffs moves into range and clinches up with Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs lands a body shot.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fisticuffs just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev working hard to break the clinch.
Fisticuffs pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Fisticuffs on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasiliev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs. #T1#
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Fisticuffs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fisticuffs drives through and clinches with Vasiliev against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Fisticuffs as the two fighters clinch.
Fisticuffs keeps control of Vasiliev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Vasiliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Fisticuffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Vasiliev tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Fisticuffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Vasiliev breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Vasiliev in a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisticuffs tests Vasiliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vasiliev tries to keep at a distance but Fisticuffs has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraso Fisticuffs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fisticuffs lands a right hook to the body.
Fisticuffs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fisticuffs tests Vasiliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Fisticuffs - just one landing.
Fisticuffs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Fisticuffs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Vasiliev's head.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fisticuffs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a 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!
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs is controlling him.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Fisticuffs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasiliev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
A hook to the body from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Vasiliev misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasiliev. #T2#
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Vasiliev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Fisticuffs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasiliev.#KD2#
Fisticuffs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vasiliev sprawling to the canvas! Vasiliev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fisticuffs finish him?! #ROC2#Vasiliev is rocked!
Vasiliev takes one on the button.
Oh Vasiliev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasiliev tries to clinch up.#CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands a big right hand that drops Vasiliev! The killer instinct kicks in and Fisticuffs finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fisticuffs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torraso Fisticuffs!

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira is struggling to control the position.
Vasiliev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira.
Vasiliev looking to throw knees to the head but Vieira is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasiliev has Vieira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vieira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira leaning against his opponent.
Vieira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasiliev or not.
Vieira is leaning against Vasiliev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Vieira avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vasiliev is breathing heavily.
Vieira tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira stops a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
Vieira pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasiliev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev fails to pull guard.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Vieira. #T2#
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage. #BC#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Vasiliev rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vasiliev working hard to break the clinch.
Vasiliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Vieira.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Vieira tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vieira prevents it.
Vieira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasiliev or not.
A short right from Vieira.
Vasiliev has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Vieira stalls.
Vasiliev is looking to control Vieira's arms but Vieira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vasiliev has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira.
Vieira lands a nice elbow.
Vasiliev misses with an elbow over the top.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasiliev up against the cage.
Vieira throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Vieira gets through Vasiliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira has Vasiliev pressed against the cage, preventing Vasiliev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud.
Vasiliev misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Vieira won't allow it.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Vieira stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vieira digs a right hand into Vasiliev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasiliev's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev wants to stall.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vieira to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Vasiliev has managed to clinch.
Vieira lands with a right to the head.
Vieira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jorlan Vieira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Vieira won't allow it.
Vieira tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasiliev blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vasiliev takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.
Vasiliev missing with knees to the body.
Vasiliev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Vieira stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vasiliev takes a shot to the head.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vasiliev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vieira fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Vasiliev has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Vasiliev leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Vieira lands with a right to the head.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Vieira.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasiliev up against the cage.
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Vasiliev controls the action.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vieira.
Vieira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vieira pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Vasiliev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira lands a right hand. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vasiliev forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vieira throws an elbow but misses.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
A short right from Vieira on the inside.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vasiliev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Vieira. #T4#
Vasiliev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vieira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vieira gets through Vasiliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vieira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vieira presses Vasiliev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira is pressed up against the cage. Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vieira down to the mat. Vieira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira cracks Vasiliev with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Vieira clinches with his opponent.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vasiliev is trying to force a seperation but Vieira has the dominant position.
Vasiliev prevents a body shot from Vieira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Vasiliev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vieira cracks Vasiliev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vieira.
Vasiliev prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev being controlled against the cage.
Vieira is working Vasiliev over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to work over Vasiliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira works on Vasiliev's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Vieira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Vasiliev controls the action.
Vasiliev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vieira keeps control of Vasiliev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vieira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vieira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vieira stalling against the cage.
Vieira has Vasiliev pushed against the cage.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Vieira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vieira stops a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira lands a nice elbow.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira avoiding damage.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Vieira manages to get underhooks.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Vieira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Vasiliev instigates a clinch. #T3#
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vasiliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vieira smiles and moves away. #KD2#
Vieira cracks Vasiliev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vieira has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vasiliev to stand back up!
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Vasiliev is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira.
Vasiliev takes an elbow to the temple.
Vieira cracks Vasiliev with a nice body shot.
Vasiliev being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Vasiliev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira'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.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vieira prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieira.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timur Vasiliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorlan Vieira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shaw to keep the fight standing.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasiliev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Shaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Vasiliev is working away.
Shaw landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev controlling the position well.
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
It looks like Shaw is going to stand back up.
Vasiliev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vasiliev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Vasiliev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vasiliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Vasiliev wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shaw has eaten all the pies!
Shaw wants to stand but Vasiliev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timur Vasiliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Vasiliev holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Shaw.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Vasiliev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Vasiliev fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw. #T3#
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasiliev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasiliev avoiding damage. #TD#
Vasiliev jumps into guard, dragging Shaw to the mat.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vasiliev is trying to hold Shaw in close to prevent damage but Shaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Vasiliev is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasiliev avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Vasiliev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Vasiliev is trying to stand up here but Shaw is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasiliev is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Vasiliev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasiliev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Vasiliev is avoiding it.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Vasiliev sprawls well.#CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Shaw has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vasiliev uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Shaw has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shaw looking to control.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasiliev is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasiliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Vasiliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Vasiliev manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Vasiliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasiliev trying to control the position but Shaw is working away. #T2#
Vasiliev 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 Shaw's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shaw struggling a bit here.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vasiliev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shaw is trying to control but can't.
Jackson Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Shaw is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Vasiliev stands up and beckons Shaw to join him on the feet. #CL#
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev can't get the takedown.
A short right from Vasiliev on the inside.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasiliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Shaw.
Vasiliev managing to block the knees to the body from Shaw.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vasiliev tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shaw looking for a takedown.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasiliev to keep the fight standing.
Shaw jumps guard but Vasiliev stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasiliev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Shaw pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasiliev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Vasiliev stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasiliev, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Vasiliev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Vasiliev has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Vasiliev clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasiliev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, Vasiliev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasiliev avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev. #TD#
Vasiliev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasiliev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vasiliev wants to hit a sweep here but Shaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vasiliev there! #T1#
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasiliev is looking to escape.
Vasiliev is working to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Vasiliev is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
Vasiliev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Vasiliev to control.
Shaw trying to control but Vasiliev is having none of it. #T3#
Vasiliev is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaw trying to control but Vasiliev is having none of it.
Vasiliev is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasiliev is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Shaw is working for a guillotine from mount but Vasiliev frees his head quite easily.
Vasiliev is looking to get to half guard.
Vasiliev is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Vasiliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vasiliev hang on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasiliev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Vasiliev!
A very excited looking Timur Vasiliev 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.
The defeated Jackson Shaw had this to say: 'I want a rematch I can beat this peice of crap fighter.'.

Event: Highland 108
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasiliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tassen fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Tassen.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasiliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tassen counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tassen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasiliev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vasiliev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there.
Tassen with a nice head shot there.#T1##SUB#
Vasiliev looking for a guillotine here but Tassen defends easily.
Tassen connects with a couple of short punches.
Tassen lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassen is working Vasiliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tassen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tassen stopping the sweep attempt from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev working a defensive guard here.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tassen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tassen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tassen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasiliev is keeping the position for now.
Tassen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tassen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Vasiliev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tassen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tassen thuds his right hand into Vasiliev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tassen shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasiliev sprawls well. He's pushed Tassen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Vasiliev has managed to clinch. #T3#
Tassen wants a takedown. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tassen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Tassen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Vasiliev pulls Tassen into guard.
Tassen stands up over Vasiliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vasiliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tassen.
Vasiliev wants to get back to his feet but Tassen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tassen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tassen throwing strikes but missing.
Tassen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tassen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vasiliev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasiliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasiliev tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vasiliev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tassen stacks Vasiliev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tassen!
Vasiliev looking for a sweep but Tassen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev - that landed with a thud.
Vasiliev fails to pull guard.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Tassen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tassen tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasiliev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Vasiliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tassen. #BC#
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tassen after a bit of a struggle.
Tassen wants a takedown. #T2##TD#
Vasiliev pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee Tassen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tassen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tassen advances position into side control!
Vasiliev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev is being controlled here.
Vasiliev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tassen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tassen working away.
Tassen in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Vasiliev is trying to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vasiliev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tassen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tassen has control of an arm but Vasiliev manages to advance to Tassen's back!
Tassen prevents Vasiliev from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Vasiliev working for a choke but Tassen reverses nicely into Vasiliev 's guard.
Vasiliev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Tassen wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving.
Vasiliev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tassen dives into side control.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev is not content to let Tassen control the position.
Check out the look on Tassen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Tassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tassen shoots in but Vasiliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasiliev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vasiliev slips a jab and a cross from Tassen.
Tassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasiliev doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev closes the distance but Tassen moves to the side
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Tassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasiliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Tassen - just one landing.
Tassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Tassen counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tassen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
letting Tassen counter with a right hand.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Tassen moves away
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasiliev wants to clinch up but Tassen keeps it at a distance.
Tassen scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Tassen lands a lovely overhand right.
Tassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tassen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasiliev looks to clinch #KD2#
and Tassen counters with a left and a right that hurts Vasiliev! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Tassen jumps into full mount!
Vasiliev is desperately trying to improve his position but Tassen has a good base and remains in mount.
Tassen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tassen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasiliev is looking to escape.
Tassen lands with some strikes.
Tassen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Vasiliev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Vasiliev is rocked!
Tassen lands a big elbow - Vasiliev is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Vasiliev is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lee Tassen!

Event: Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
De Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
De Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Vasiliev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with De Oliveira.
De Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vasiliev is defending well.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.
De Oliveira wants a takedown. #TD2#
De Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasiliev wants to stand and escape but instead De Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
De Oliveira trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasiliev, not yet.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
De Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasiliev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasiliev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasiliev! #REVR##SUB#
Vasiliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Vasiliev is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Oliveira gets back to half guard.
Vasiliev is taking a breather. De Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasiliev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasiliev's back!#SUB2#
De Oliveira looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Vasiliev taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno De Oliveira!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno De Oliveira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 97
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elkhan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkhan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Vasiliev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elkhan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Elkhan is avoiding it.
Elkhan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Elkhan misses with a punch on the inside.
Elkhan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elkhan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good body shot from Elkhan.
Vasiliev is working for takedown but Elkhan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elkhan swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Elkhan stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Elkhan has him pressed against the cage.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Elkhan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkhan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elkhan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vasiliev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Vasiliev avoids the punch easily.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkhan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elkhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasiliev.#CL2#
Vasiliev darts in and clinches Elkhan up against the cage.
Vasiliev misses with an elbow over the top.
Elkhan scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkhan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elkhan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasiliev's head.
Vasiliev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkhan.
Vasiliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkhan.
Vasiliev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2##CL2#
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkhan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.
Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Vasiliev pulls guard successfully.
Elkhan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasiliev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkhan wants to stand but Vasiliev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elkhan trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Vasiliev wants to stand and escape but Elkhan is having none of it. #T3#
Elkhan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elkhan continues to stall.#SUB2#
Vasiliev is looking for a triangle but Elkhan pushes his legs off easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Vasiliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasiliev, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Elkhan gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Elkhan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Vasiliev has closed the distance and engaged Elkhan in a clinch. #T4#
Elkhan misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Elkhan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vasiliev holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Vasiliev gets control of Elkhan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasiliev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasiliev trying to control the position.
Elkhan wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Elkhan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkhan pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Elkhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Vasiliev.
Elkhan lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Vasiliev gets control of Elkhan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasiliev 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.
Vasiliev has control of Elkhan's left arm, preventing Elkhan from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Elkhan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vasiliev is controlling Elkhan's posture.
Vasiliev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elkhan controlling from the top position.
Vasiliev controls Elkhan momentarily but Elkhan frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elkhan wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Vasiliev tries to score a body lock takedown but Elkhan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Elkhan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elkhan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elkhan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasiliev wants a takedown. #TD2#
Vasiliev manages to pull guard.
Vasiliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkhan is controlling him.
Elkhan won't allow Vasiliev to sweep him here.
Vasiliev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkhan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Elkhan pulls Vasiliev in to control the position. #T3#
Vasiliev wants to pass the guard but Elkhan is keeping the position.
Vasiliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elkhan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasiliev on the ground.
Elkhan controlling the position.
Vasiliev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elkhan trying to keep a closed guard but Vasiliev is proving a slippery customer.
Vasiliev won't allow Elkhan to sweep him here.
Elkhan being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasiliev trying to control but Elkhan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkhan working aggressively here.
Vasiliev misses with a knee to the head.
Elkhan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elkhan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkhan misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Elkhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elkhan is working Vasiliev over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Vasiliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vasiliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Elkhan moves out of range.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up but Elkhan circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elkhan has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev. #TD2#
Vasiliev jumps into guard, dragging Elkhan to the mat.
Vasiliev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vasiliev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkhan is controlling him. #SUB2#
Vasiliev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elkhan defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan looking to sit in guard and control but Vasiliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SU2#
Vasiliev stands up and waves to Elkhan to follow him.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elkhan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev drops his hands momentarily and Elkhan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Vasiliev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elkhan, pushing him back against the cage.
Elkhan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elkhan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Elkhan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Elkhan.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Elkhan holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasiliev drops back down to his feet.
Elkhan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elkhan has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elkhan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Elkhan throws a body punch but Vasiliev moves out of range.
Vasiliev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Elkhan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiliev.
Elkhan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiliev.
Elkhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasiliev moves away.
Vasiliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Elkhan circles away.
Elkhan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elkhan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elkhan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkhan is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkhan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elkhan lands a body shot.
Vasiliev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elkhan tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Elkhan back against the cage. #T3#
Vasiliev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Elkhan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Elkhan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Elkhan is avoiding it.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Elkhan pushes him off.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elkhan lands with a right to the head.
Elkhan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Elkhan.
Elkhan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands. #BC#
Elkhan breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Elkhan misses the target.
Vasiliev wants to clinch up but Elkhan keeps it at a distance.
Elkhan scores with the left hand. Vasiliev knows he should have avoided that one.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elkhan, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev darts in trying to clinch
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Elkhan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elkhan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Elkhan!
A very excited looking Rashid Elkhan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Kapur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kapur shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasiliev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kapur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kapur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasiliev but Vasiliev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.
Kapur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasiliev.
Rav Kapur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapur avoids the body shot from Vasiliev. #TD2#
Kapur bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kapur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kapur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kapur has control of an arm but Vasiliev manages to advance to Kapur's back!#T1#
Vasiliev gets his hands free as Kapur looks to control.
Vasiliev controlling well, preventing Kapur from escaping the position.
Kapur just trying to survive but Vasiliev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kapur breaks Vasiliev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Kapur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kapur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kapur passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vasiliev's coaches at Deathsquad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Kapur is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vasiliev is trying to escape and Kapur transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vasiliev is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kapur! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rav Kapur!
A relieved looking Rav Kapur 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 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1##CL#
Vasiliev rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasiliev is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasiliev down to the mat. Vasiliev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Vasiliev moves out of range easily.
Lesnar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the head.
Vasiliev misses with a body shot.
Lesnar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasiliev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lesnar scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasiliev under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a hook to the body
and Vasiliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasiliev misses the target. #CL#
Vasiliev has managed to clinch.
Lesnar makes some space for himself and lands an 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!
Lesnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasiliev has double underhooks. #BC#
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Vasiliev moved out of range.
Vasiliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Vasiliev scores with a hook.
Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Vasiliev's head but Vasiliev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasiliev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar walks into a left hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Vasiliev.
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar misses with a body shot
and Vasiliev counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Vasiliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasiliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasiliev lands a left hand. #CUT#That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more.
Vasiliev works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
Vasiliev throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Vasiliev lands with a right to the head.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lesnar looks winded!#BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Titus Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Vasiliev sprawls well.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Vasiliev.
Lesnar takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasiliev tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Vasiliev sprawls well.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar.
Lesnar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasiliev scores with a jab to the body.
Vasiliev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasiliev lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasiliev. #BC#
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lesnar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Timur Vasiliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Vasiliev. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Vasiliev lands a big right hand that sends Lesnar crashing to the mat! Vasiliev stays standing though and waves Lesnar back to his feet!#ROC#Lesnar is rocked!#CUT#Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timur Vasiliev!
Timur Vasiliev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Honkanen misses with a straight right.
Honkanen throws out a loose jab but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Honkanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vasiliev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
Honkanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasiliev but Vasiliev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Honkanen is defended easily by Vasiliev.
Honkanen misses with a looping right.
Vasiliev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasiliev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasiliev misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Honkanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Honkanen wants to pass the guard but Vasiliev is keeping the position.
Honkanen is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Honkanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasiliev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Honkanen trying to control here.
Honkanen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Honkanen wants to improve his position but Vasiliev is controlling well. #T2#
Honkanen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Honkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Honkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasiliev pulls his head out easily.
Honkanen wants to control but Vasiliev is keeping busy.
Honkanen manages to get to full guard.
Honkanen keeping moving, preventing Vasiliev from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Honkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasiliev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasiliev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Honkanen keeping moving, preventing Vasiliev from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Honkanen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Honkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honkanen won't allow Vasiliev to sweep him here.
Vasiliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honkanen on the ground.#T4#
Honkanen forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura but Vasiliev is defending well.
Vasiliev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Honkanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Honkanen is trying for a kimura here. Vasiliev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Honkanen wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jani Honkanen!

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Vasiliev throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Vasiliev fights it but they end up in guard.
Vasiliev has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vasiliev's head.#T1#
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasiliev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasiliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasiliev tries to get out of the position.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Vasiliev blocks nicely.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vasiliev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Thompson wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Vasiliev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Vasiliev!#REVR#
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vasiliev stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson is still trying to improve position.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vasiliev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Vasiliev is proving a slippery customer.
Vasiliev stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vasiliev's guard. #REVB#
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Vasiliev blocks nicely.
Thompson trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Vasiliev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Vasiliev being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson postures up in Vasiliev's guard and throws a big left but Vasiliev blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasiliev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasiliev but Vasiliev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasiliev looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Vasiliev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasiliev counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson with a poor takedown #KD#
and Vasiliev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thompson! Vasiliev lets Thompson 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!
Vasiliev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasiliev throws a monster overhand right that drops Thompson! Vasiliev follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Vasiliev!
After winning the bout, Timur Vasiliev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throwing a counter right hand but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Vasiliev scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Tim Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vasiliev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vasiliev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Vasiliev misses with a body shot.
Nelson takes a swing at Vasiliev's ribcage but misses.
Vasiliev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nelson throws a hook but Vasiliev blocks it.
It looked like Vasiliev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nelson.
Vasiliev connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Nelson limp body while Vasiliev jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timur Vasiliev!
After winning the bout, Timur Vasiliev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Vasiliev pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu is trying to push Vasiliev away but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasiliev working aggressively here.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vasiliev.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu is trying to push Vasiliev away but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasiliev lands with a right to the head.
Vasiliev misses with a body punch.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasiliev can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Vasiliev with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.#T1#
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Vasiliev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasiliev.
Veainu wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasiliev won't allow it.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasiliev has double underhooks.
Vasiliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vasiliev.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasiliev struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasiliev. #T2#
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Vasiliev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Vasiliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Vasiliev misses the target.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Vasiliev manages to avoid it.
Veainu slips under a jab from Vasiliev.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vasiliev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vasiliev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasiliev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veainu.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Vasiliev throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Vasiliev toppling to the canvas! Vasiliev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#T3#
Vasiliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasiliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Vasiliev's shoulder, as Vasiliev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasiliev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Vasiliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Vasiliev slips the punch.#T4#
Vasiliev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasiliev slips a straight right by Veainu.
Vasiliev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Vasiliev counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasiliev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Veainu cracks Vasiliev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vasiliev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasiliev looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vunipola Veainu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Veainu catches Vasiliev right on the button with a cross.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Vasiliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#That has opened up Timur Vasiliev's cut even more.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Vasiliev slips under a jab from Veainu.
Vasiliev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasiliev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasiliev misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Vasiliev loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
A big left from Veainu misses.
A little jabbing left from Vasiliev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab when Vasiliev was well out of range.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Vasiliev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasiliev.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Veainu tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Vasiliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Veainu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasiliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev lands a nice uppercut.
Vasiliev can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action. #T2#
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasiliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasiliev blocking some punches. #BC#
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu moves out of range as Vasiliev strikes.
Vasiliev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasiliev. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasiliev throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Vunipola Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Veainu drops Vasiliev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vasiliev looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasiliev misses.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Vasiliev slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Vasiliev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasiliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu connects with a jab.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasiliev.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Vasiliev connects with a looping right hand.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch.
Vasiliev slips a straight right by Veainu.
Vasiliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Veainu has knocked Vasiliev down with a huge combo! Veainu steps away and waves a wobbly Vasiliev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#The cut above Timur Vasiliev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasiliev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a huge left! Vasiliev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Veainu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vasiliev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Kapur darts in looking for a takedown but Vasiliev gets double underhooks and turns Kapur into the cage.
Rav Kapur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapur fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Kapur moves out of range.
Kapur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasiliev defends it nicely.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.#CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kapur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasiliev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasiliev misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Vasiliev. #CUT#That has opened up Rav Kapur's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kapur looks winded!
Vasiliev lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Vasiliev on the inside.
A short right from Vasiliev on the inside. #T1#
Vasiliev struggles to land a body shot inside as Kapur controls his hands.
Vasiliev can't find room to land a body shot as Kapur controls the action.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev - that landed with a thud.
Vasiliev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev gets through Kapur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Rav Kapur's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kapur prevents a body shot from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kapur tries to pull guard but Vasiliev holds him up against the cage and eventually Kapur drops back down to his feet.
Vasiliev can't find room to land a body shot as Kapur controls the action.
Vasiliev lands a shot to the body.
Vasiliev lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Vasiliev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kapur backwards.
Vasiliev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev throws an overhand right that drops Kapur like a sack of potatoes! Vasiliev dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Vasiliev!
Timur Vasiliev retains his super heavyweight title!
Timur Vasiliev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IXF LII
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasiliev scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mizark Coleman has been cut.
Vasiliev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman is looking to clinch. #CL#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Coleman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vasiliev throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasiliev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasiliev lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Vasiliev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Vasiliev lands with a short shot to the head.
Vasiliev dodges an elbow strike from Coleman.
Vasiliev avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
Vasiliev lands a nice uppercut.
Vasiliev throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasiliev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman looks winded!
Coleman throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Vasiliev as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasiliev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasiliev lands a shot to the body.
Vasiliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vasiliev lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch. #KD#
Vasiliev cracks Coleman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vasiliev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Coleman to stand back up!#ROC#Coleman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasiliev cracks Coleman with a left hook right on the temple and Coleman goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Vasiliev lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Coleman is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timur Vasiliev!
Timur Vasiliev retains his super heavyweight title!
Timur Vasiliev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mizark Coleman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna beat the shit out of my wife even worse this time! Arhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!'.

Event: IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Vasiliev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Vargas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vasiliev misses with a body punch.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vargas fails to land.
Vargas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiliev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Nice uppercut lands for Vargas. That snapped Vasiliev's head back. #CUT#It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas thuds his right hand into Vasiliev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vasiliev lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Vasiliev has managed to clinch.
Vasiliev pushes Vargas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasiliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Vasiliev.
Vargas throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vargas gets through Vasiliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Vasiliev back against the cage.
Vargas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasiliev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vargas working aggressively here.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Vasiliev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vargas sprawling to the canvas! Vargas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vasiliev finish him?! #ROC2#Vargas is rocked!#T2#
Vargas bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vasiliev comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Vargas falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Vargas was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timur Vasiliev!
Timur Vasiliev is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Timur Vasiliev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Blank tries to clinch there but Vasiliev circles away.
Vasiliev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasiliev counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Vasiliev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Blank moves away from the strike by Vasiliev.
Frank Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Blank.
Blank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blank connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank misses with a wild body shot.
Vasiliev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blank lands with a good body shot.
Vasiliev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blank to score with a decent uppercut.
Blank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasiliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Blank gets a clinch. #BC#
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vasiliev throws the left hand but Blank avoids the punch easily.
Blank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blank looks to land a combination. Vasiliev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasiliev's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Vasiliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasiliev keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasiliev takes a swing at Blank's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasiliev lands a shot to the body.
Vasiliev lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Vasiliev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev can't find room to land a body shot as Blank controls the action.
Blank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vasiliev keeps control of Blank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vasiliev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasiliev pushes Blank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasiliev digs a right hand underneath Blank's ribcage. Blank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blank looks winded!
Blank tries to stall but Vasiliev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vasiliev lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Vasiliev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#The cut above Frank Blank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vasiliev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blank or not.
Vasiliev lands an uppercut.#BC#
Vasiliev breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Vasiliev takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasiliev.
A hook to the body from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev lands with a left to the head.
Vasiliev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Vasiliev on the inside. #CUT#Frank Blank's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasiliev. #ROC#Blank is rocked!
Vasiliev pushes Blank against the cage. Vasiliev is working some dirty boxing. Vasiliev pushes off with a quick right hook! Blank goes down! Blank tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vasiliev moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Vasiliev!
During a confident post fight interview, Timur Vasiliev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Vasiliev throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vargas to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.
Vasiliev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasiliev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vargas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Vasiliev.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vargas.
Vasiliev misses with a left hand
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Vargas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasiliev counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasiliev misses with an uppercut
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Vasiliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Vasiliev slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Vasiliev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas throws out a powerful jab.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasiliev looks to score with a jab to the body but Vargas is just out of range.#T1#
Vasiliev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vasiliev connects with a body shot that sends Vargas's belly button to the back.
Vargas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Vargas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasiliev misses with a body shot
letting Vargas counter with a right hand.
Vasiliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasiliev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasiliev throws a big shot that misses.
Vargas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vargas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasiliev scores with a jab to the body.
Vasiliev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Vargas slips a straight right by Vasiliev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasiliev slips under a jab.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Vargas moves away
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vargas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vasiliev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasiliev lands with a good body shot.
Vasiliev misses with a hook.
Vargas stuns Vasiliev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasiliev throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
Vargas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasiliev counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasiliev connects with a body shot that sends Vargas's belly button to the back.
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Vasiliev rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vargas.
Vasiliev is breathing heavily.
Vargas gets through Vasiliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
Vasiliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas tries to work over Vasiliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasiliev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vargas to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev misses with an uppercut
letting Vargas counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Vargas lands a big uppercut and Vasiliev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vasiliev looks OK. Vargas waves Vasiliev back to his feet!#ROC2#Vasiliev is rocked!#CUT2#Timur Vasiliev's cut is getting worse.
Vargas misses with an uppercut.
Oh Vasiliev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasiliev swings widly with a right hand
and Vargas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vasiliev seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Vasiliev.
Vargas drops Vasiliev with a naaaaasty hook - Vasiliev is in real trouble here! Vargas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: IXF XXVIII
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasiliev working aggressively here.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vasiliev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev prevents a body shot from Lewis. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiliev misses with a wild combination.
Vasiliev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasiliev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasiliev shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lewis takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Vasiliev sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lewis bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timur Vasiliev!
Timur Vasiliev is the new super heavyweight champion!
Timur Vasiliev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Zion Lewis had this to say: 'I may have lost but I still won people's heart '.

Event: IXF XIX
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Vasiliev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasiliev catches Clegane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Clegane has managed to clinch.
Vasiliev scores with a shot to the side of Clegane's head.
A head punch on the inside from Vasiliev fails to land.
Vasiliev lands with a short shot to the head.
Vasiliev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasiliev tries to throw a body punch but Clegane avoids it by throwing Vasiliev back against the cage.
Vasiliev lands with a short shot to the head.
Vasiliev is leaning against Clegane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clegane looks winded!
Clegane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasiliev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vasiliev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Vasiliev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Vasiliev lands a left hand.
Clegane blocks a body shot from Vasiliev.
Clegane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasiliev lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Vasiliev lands a left hand.
Vasiliev pushes Clegane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasiliev.
Clegane prevents a body shot from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clegane's elbow.
Vasiliev lands a shot to the body.
Vasiliev pushes Clegane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vasiliev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vasiliev lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Ser Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vasiliev misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev lands a body punch.
Vasiliev lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasiliev lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vasiliev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards. #T2#
Vasiliev lands a body shot.
A short right from Vasiliev on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasiliev.#KD#
Vasiliev drops Clegane onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Clegane is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Clegane is rocked!
Vasiliev creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Clegane with a big uppercut! Clegane tries to clinch up but Vasiliev pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Clegane to the mat! Clegane covers up and Vasiliev unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Timur Vasiliev!
Timur Vasiliev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IXF XIII
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Vargas misses with a looping right.
Vargas tries to move into range but Federline moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.#CL2#
Federline pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Federline throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vargass head.
Federline lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vargas misses with the head strike.
Federline doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Federline lands a body punch in the clinch.
Federline blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Federline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Federline.
Federline scores with a hook to the body.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Federline as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Federline.
Federline dips a shoulder and cracks Vargas with a mighty uppercut! Vargas falls back against the cage and Federline unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vargas 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 - Federline screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Federline!
A victorious Kevin Federline thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF V
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Mizark Coleman has been cut.#CL2#
Federline moves into the clinch.#BC#
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Federline digs a good body shot into Coleman's ribs.
The fighters circling - Federline throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Federline throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
Federline wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Federline misses the target.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Federline sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
A big right from Federline misses.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Federline dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut!
Coleman moves forwards but Federline connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Federline misses with a straight left.
Federline lands a nice looking body shot. #T1##CL2#
Federline instigates a clinch.
Federline lands a right hand.
Federline working aggressively here.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Federline misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Federline smiles and moves away.
Federline scores with the left hand. Coleman knows he should have avoided that one.
Federline ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Federline.#CL2#
Federline gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Federline swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Federline lands an uppercut.#T2#
Federline can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Federline lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Federline scores with a shoulder strike.
Federline misses with a punch on the inside.
Federline lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coleman or not.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coleman misses with an elbow strike.
Federline misses with some punches. #TD#
Coleman has hold of one of Federline's legs. Federline is fighting the takedown attempt but Coleman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Coleman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman trying to control but Federline is working from the bottom.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Federline wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Federline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Federline keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass. #T3#
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Federline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Federline keeps moving.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Coleman advances to half guard. #SUB#
Coleman is looking for a kimura but Federline is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coleman to get the leverage.
Federline works his way to full guard. Good work.
Federline avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Federline keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Federline is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Federline loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Federline misses the shot to the body.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Federline lands with a cross. #CUT2#Mizark Coleman's cut is getting worse.
Federline lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.#CL2#
Federline rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Federline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Federline dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mizark Coleman's cut.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Federline throws a shot to the body.
Federline fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Federline changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Federline does it's job there.
Federline cracks Coleman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Federline weaves into range and cracks Coleman right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Coleman goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Federline is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Federline!
An out of breath Kevin Federline thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mizark Coleman spoke after the fight, saying 'Im gonna beat the shit out of my wife!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Federline lands a jab to Bigelow's midsection.
Federline throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bigelow on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Frank Bigelow has been cut.
Federline lunges at Bigelow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bigelow's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Federline. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Federline.
Federline swings for the body but Bigelow moves out of range.
Bigelow throws an overhand right that lands on Federline's shoulder, as Federline tries to avoid the shot.
Federline wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bigelow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Federline. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Federline scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Federline.
Bigelow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bigelow trying to stall but Federline improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Federline.
Federline really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Federline lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Federline lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Frank Bigelow's cut even more.
Federline lands a nice shot to the body.
Federline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bigelow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Federline lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bigelow backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Federline.
Bigelow looks winded!
Federline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bigelow backwards.
Bigelow has a couple of punches blocked by Federline. #T1#
Federline works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Federline on the inside.
Federline lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Federline.
Federline lands a shoulder strike.
Federline scores with a shoulder strike.
Federline lands a hook to the side of the head.
Federline lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bigelow or not.
Good body shot from Federline.
Good body shot from Federline.
Federline pushes Bigelow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Federline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#The cut above Frank Bigelow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Federline on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Federline.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Federline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Federline scores with a nice hook to the head.
Federline digs a right hand underneath Bigelow's ribcage. Bigelow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Federline is working Bigelow over against the cage.
Federline lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Federline.
Federline digs a right hand into Bigelow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bigelow's gas tank. #T2#
Federline lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#Frank Bigelow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bigelow takes a shot to the head.
Federline presses Bigelow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Federline scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Federline!
Kevin Federline was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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