Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to control Veainu's arms but Veainu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira Da Silva has his back to the cage. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Ferreira Da Silva misses.
A clash of legs there as Veainu blocks the low kick.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veainu keeps the fight on the outside.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to slow Veainu down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva looks winded!
Ferreira Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreira Da Silva thinking.
A cross from Veainu lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva moves to clinch but Veainu breaks away
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferreira Da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has been cut.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Ferreira Da Silva misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu misses with a hook. Ferreira Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Ferreira Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Veainu cracks Ferreira Da Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ferreira Da Silva to stand back up!#ROC#Ferreira Da Silva is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ferreira Da Silva out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: MFC - 30
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Bjurstrom saw that one coming.#CL#
Bjurstrom moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjurstrom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bjurstrom connects with a high kick.
Bjurstrom takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Bjurstrom lands but Veainu takes it in his stride.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjurstrom misses with a low kick.
Bjurstrom slips under a jab from Veainu.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjurstrom tries to clinch up
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjurstrom slips a straight right by Veainu.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Veainu enables Bjurstrom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Veainu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bjurstrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bjurstrom pushes down on Veainu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veainu manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Bjurstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Veainu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veainu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Bjurstrom feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bjurstrom looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Veainu seems keen to control Bjurstrom's posture.
Bjurstrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bjurstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Bjurstrom clinches with his opponent.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
Veainu lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu gets underhooks to prevent Bjurstrom's takedown attempt.
Bjurstrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Veainu prevents it.
Bjurstrom tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Bjurstrom back against the cage.
Bjurstrom is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu tries to work over Bjurstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu misses with a body punch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Bjurstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Bjurstrom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bjurstrom manages to end up in side control.
Veainu is looking to regain half guard here but Bjurstrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Veainu wants to control but Bjurstrom postures up.#SUB#
Bjurstrom is trying to get an arm triangle but Veainu is defending well. #SUB#
Bjurstrom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veainu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Veainu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marco Bjurstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Bjurstrom goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Veainu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bjurstrom's guard! Nice work there by Veainu!
Veainu controlling from the top position.
Bjurstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Bjurstrom looking to control.
Bjurstrom is really struggling to control Veainu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB#
Bjurstrom has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Veainu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bjurstrom has tightened it up now! Veainu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC - 28
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1#
Liee throws a series of punches but Veainu avoids them all with ease.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liee moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu lunges at Liee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liee's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Brusse Liee has been cut.
Liee gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Veainu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Liee is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
In defeat, Brusse Liee stepped up to the mic, saying 'No! Not water! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ohhh! I'm melting! I'm melting! What a world, what a world! It was a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude!'.

Event: SMASH: Fleshou vs Magabi
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Aengus lands with a cross.
Aengus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu defending well as Aengus loads up on a big left hand.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aengus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aengus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu slips under a jab from Aengus.
Nice uppercut lands for Aengus. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aengus circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Aengus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu lands the left hand.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aengus scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Veainu.
Aengus misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Some wild striking there from Aengus.
Aengus lands the left hand.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aengus looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Aengus throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.#CL2#
Aengus clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aengus.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Aengus throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu has Aengus pressed against the cage, preventing Aengus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Aengus controls the action.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aengus lands with a right to the head.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aengus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aengus lands with a left to the head.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aengus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Veainu tries to move into range but Aengus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Veainu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aengus throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Aengus.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aengus manages to avoid it.
Aengus scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veainu throws a hook but Aengus blocks it.#CL2#
Aengus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aengus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Veainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Aengus wants to clinch.
Aengus lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aengus cracks a nice hook into Veainu's ribs.
Veainu throws a body punch but Aengus moves out of range.
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aengus lunges at Veainu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veainu's hand.
Aengus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aengus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aengus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Aengus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Aengus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Aengus misses.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Aengus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aengus is just out of range.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aengus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
It seemed like Aengus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aengus misses with a straight left.
Veainu walks into a left hand.
Aengus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Veainu cracks Aengus with an open hand slap.
Aengus throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Caelan Aengus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Aengus counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Aengus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Aengus darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Aengus throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aengus lands a nice shot that snaps Veainu's head back.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aengus lands with a hook. Veainu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Veainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aengus.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Aengus.
Aengus fails with a takedown attempt.
Aengus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aengus misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Aengus tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aengus avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aengus.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aengus.
Aengus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aengus throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu lands with a hook. Aengus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Aengus.
Aengus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Aengus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu scores with a decent looking hook.
Veainu throws a jab when Aengus was well out of range.
Veainu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aengus dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!#CL2#
Aengus has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Aengus blocking some punches. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Aengus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Veainu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Aengus misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Aengus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caelan Aengus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A left and a right from Aengus both land. Nice combination.
Veainu slips a jab from Aengus.
Aengus scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aengus.
A punch combination from Aengus misses.
Aengus misses the jab.
Aengus connects with a nice looking jab.
Aengus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu staying out of range there.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu slips a straight right by Aengus.
Aengus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Aengus counters with a nice uppercut.
Aengus slips under a jab from Veainu.
Aengus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aengus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Aengus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aengus lands with an overhand left.
Aengus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Aengus's defenses.
Aengus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aengus throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu throws a hook but Aengus avoids it easily.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aengus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aengus with a nice cross.#T2#
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Aengus slips under a jab.
Aengus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Aengus misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Aengus cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aengus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aengus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aengus misses the jab.
Aengus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Aengus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aengus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Aengus counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Veainu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu swings for the body but Aengus moves out of range.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Aengus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Veainu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aengus.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Aengus lands with a right hand.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Aengus's shoulder, as Aengus tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aengus.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aengus scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu cracks Aengus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aengus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aengus thinking.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aengus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aengus loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
A jab from Aengus finds it's way through Veainu's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Aengus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a looping left.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Aengus misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caelan Aengus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aengus 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Roy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy counters with an outside leg kick.
Veainu cracks Roy with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy counters with a leg kick.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Roy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Roy moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice jab there from Roy.
Roy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Veainu takes a step back to recover.
Roy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Roy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Roy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
Roy connects with a high kick.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Roy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Veainu misses with a shot to the body
and Roy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking. #T2#
Veainu misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Roy lands a big uppercut and Veainu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Veainu looks OK. Roy waves Veainu back to his feet!#ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu ducks into an uppercut from Roy and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Roy!
Our winner, Rob Roy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Franc
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aengus.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Aengus throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aengus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aengus was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Aengus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Aengus's belly button to the back.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aengus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veainu misses with a body shot
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu throws a jab when Aengus was well out of range.
A left lands for Aengus.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aengus misses with a straight right. #T1#
Aengus cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Veainu lands.
Aengus throws a right hand that Veainu ducks under and follows up with a left that Veainu also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aengus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Aengus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aengus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aengus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Aengus throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Aengus moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Aengus thuds his right hand into Veainu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aengus misses with a wild combination.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aengus was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Aengus saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.#CL2#
Veainu clinches up with Aengus and pushes him back against the cage.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aengus blocking some punches.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu jabs at Aengus's body.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Aengus ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aengus has time to react.
Veainu misses with a body shot
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Aengus counters with a nice uppercut.
Aengus throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aengus with a body shot.
Aengus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aengus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aengus looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Aengus lands with an overhand left.
Aengus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aengus throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Aengus rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aengus slips under a jab.
Aengus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Aengus coming out on top.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Aengus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caelan Aengus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aengus counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu lands a really nice looking cross but Aengus seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aengus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aengus tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aengus throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Aengus.
Aengus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aengus is just out of range.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Aengus's head but Aengus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Aengus looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Aengus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aengus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Aengus misses the target.
Aengus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caelan Aengus is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aengus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Aengus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Aengus misses the target.
Aengus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aengus lands with a hook. Veainu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Veainu misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Aengus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aengus scores with a decent looking hook.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aengus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
A jab from Veainu misses.
It looked like Aengus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aengus lands a lovely overhand right.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Veainu.
Aengus throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Aengus misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus tries to clinch up.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aengus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Aengus does it's job there.
Aengus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aengus looks to clinch
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aengus just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aengus at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Aengus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Aengus's shoulder, as Aengus tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Aengus throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.#CL#
Aengus moves into the clinch successfully.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Aengus gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aengus with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu swings for the body but Aengus moves out of range.
Veainu swings for the body but Aengus moves out of range.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Aengus.
Aengus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aengus scores with a nice strike.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Aengus 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#
A lazy left from Aengus finds it's target.
A big right from Aengus misses.
Aengus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aengus lands the left hand.
Veainu takes one on the button.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Aengus tries to bum rush Veainu with a series of wild strikes but Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aengus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu lands a nice looking body shot.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aengus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aengus blocks a jab.#T1#
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Veainu stuffs the takedown attempt from Aengus. Aengus gets slowly back to his feet.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Aengus.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Aengus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Aengus slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Aengus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aengus.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Aengus's head but Aengus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Aengus defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Aengus appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Aengus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Aengus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aengus throws a lazy uppercut
and Aengus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu doesn't manage to clinch there - Aengus circles away.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aengus.
Veainu scores with a three punch combo!
Aengus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aengus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Aengus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Aengus saw that one coming.
Aengus throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Aengus counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Aengus.
Aengus connects with a crisp jab.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aengus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aengus defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aengus throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Aengus counters with a three punch combo that has Veainu backing up. Veainu nods at Aengus to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu swings for the body but Aengus moves out of range.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aengus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Veainu connects with a body shot.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus's corner calls for a 1-2. Aengus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Aengus catches Veainu right on the button with a cross.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aengus moves away.
Aengus misses the jab.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aengus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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 Caelan Aengus.
Well Aengus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caelan Aengus!
A victorious Caelan Aengus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Crazyhorse
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Veainu slips a straight right by Handler.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Handler takes the fight into the clinch.
Veainu gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Handler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Handler tries to pass.
Handler throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Handler is in close to Veainu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Handler wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler pushing down on Veainu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Veainu wants to get back to full guard.
Veainu is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Handler misses with a head shot. Veainu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Veainu controlling Handler's posture.
Veainu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Handler trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler throws a big right hand that misses.
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handler wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Veainu is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Handler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Handler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Handler misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Handler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handler.
Handler throws a wild body kick that Veainu sees coming a mile off.
Handler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Veainu's waist but Veainu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Handler off to one side.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Veainu connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Handler is defended easily by Veainu.
Handler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Handler with a poor takedown
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handler tries to clinch but Veainu moves out of range. #CL2#
Handler closes the distance and pushes Veainu back into the cage.#T4#
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Handler controls his hands.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Handler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Veainu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Handler wants a takedown. #BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Veainu's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Handler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Handler dives in for a single leg takedown but Veainu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handler.
Handler misses with a body shot.
Handler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handler moves away.
Veainu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handler finds it's way round the side to connect with Veainu's head.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handler wants to clinch.
Handler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handler dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Handler moves into the clinch.
Veainu gets through Handler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Handler can't get the takedown.
Handler has Veainu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veainu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Veainu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Handler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Veainu to the mat. Veainu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler looking to pass the guard.
Veainu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Further stalling from Veainu.
Handler passes into half guard.
Handler tries to pass to full mount but Veainu defends it.
Handler throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Veainu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Veainu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Handler is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Veainu trying to keep a closed guard but Handler is proving a slippery customer.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Handler distracts Veainu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Handler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veainu is keeping the position for now.
Veainu is adopting a defensive guard.
Handler looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Handler throws a big right hand that misses.
Handler tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Handler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Veainu prevents Handler from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Handler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veainu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Veainu is looking to reverse the position.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Handler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
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Handler misses with the ground and pound.
Handler with the ground and pound but Veainu regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Handler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu is looking to control Handler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Veainu avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Handler misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Handler lands a jab to the head.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handler moves away.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Handler's hands.
Handler with a poor takedown
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Veainu leaves Handler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Handler is just out of range.
Handler moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Handler.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Handler drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Handler tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Handler trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handler.
Veainu is trying to control the position but Handler postures up.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Handler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Handler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#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.
Handler trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Handler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Veainu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Handler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacob Handler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Handler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu is looking to wear down Handler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handler catches Veainu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Veainu gets caught flat footed, as Handler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #T3#
Handler stands and throws Veainu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Veainu is trying to get back to half guard.
Veainu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Handler. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Veainu's legs.
Handler wants to control for a moment but Veainu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Handler trying to pass the guard but Veainu defending well.
Handler not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Handler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handler 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Handler!
A victorious Jacob Handler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Sitsongrit 2
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Dreth. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Dreth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth tries to score with a low kick but Veainu moves his leg out of the way.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dreth slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Veainu swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Dreth pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Dreth misses with some punches. #TD2#
Dreth gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dreth.
Veainu trying to control from the bottom.
Dreth throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely. #T1#
Dreth throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Dreth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dreth is looking to advance position but Veainu won't allow it.
Dreth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dreth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Veainu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dreth.
Dreth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dreth not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Dreth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dreth throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Dreth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dreth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dreth is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Veainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dreth slows the pace down in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dreth working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dreth stalling away here and it's allowed Veainu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dreth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Dreth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Veainu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dreth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dreth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dreth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu has momentary wrist control but Dreth slips an elbow through the middle.
Dreth trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Dreth is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Dreth postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it. #T4#
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Veainu has control of Dreth's left arm, preventing Dreth from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Veainu can't keep his opponent in guard - Dreth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Veainu is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veainu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dreth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dreth working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Dreth seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dreth misses with a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Dreth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dreth lands in his opponent's guard.
Dreth stands up over Veainu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dreth postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dreth.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
Veainu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dreth cracks Veainu with a solid left hand.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Veainu controls Dreth momentarily but Dreth frees himself.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dreth landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dreth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dreth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Dreth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dreth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dreth thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Veainu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dreth wants to clinch.
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veainu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Veainu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veainu wants it to stay on the feet.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dreth moves away.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dreth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dreth lands a right hook to the body.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Dreth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Dreth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Dreth.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Veainu slaps away a takedown attempt from Dreth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth with a nice cross.
Dreth misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Dreth scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Dreth slips under a jab from Veainu.
Dreth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu wants to clinch.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dreth cracks Veainu with a good jab.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Nice straight punches there by Dreth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dreth.#T2#
Dreth clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the liver by Dreth. Beautiful body shot.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dreth is looking to slow Veainu down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Dreth 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Dreth drives through and clinches with Veainu against the cage.
Dreth jumps guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dreth has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
A short right from Dreth.
Dreth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dreth misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dreth.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth lands with a right hand.
Veainu lands a nice looking body shot.
Dreth throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Dreth clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Veainu working aggressively here.
Dreth throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Dreth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dreth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dreth tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth lands with a cross.
Dreth throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Dreth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dreth 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
A very excited looking Valen Dreth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Dreth vs McGee
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Caceres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caceres, pushing him back against the cage.
Caceres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veainu to keep the fight standing.
Caceres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Veainu is keeping busy.
Caceres jumps guard but Veainu stands there with Caceres around his waist. Caceres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Caceres's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Caceres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Caceres throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Caceres with the counter takedown but Veainu avoids it easily.#T1#
Caceres takes one on the button.#ROC#Caceres is rocked!
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caceres.
And Caceres tries to counter it with a takedown but Veainu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Caceres is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caceres is defended easily by Veainu.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caceres seems to have recovered his senses.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Caceres.
Caceres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Caceres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caceres tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caceres was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Caceres moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Caceres counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Caceres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veainu's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veainu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caceres throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres is pushing down on Veainu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Veainu is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caceres has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Caceres tries to pass to full mount but Veainu defends it.
Veainu tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Caceres seems to be looking for submissions.
Caceres trying to mount his opponent but Veainu defends it.
Caceres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well. #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.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Veainu misses the jab.
Caceres is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Caceres misses with a combination
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caceres moves away.
Caceres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Caceres is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a good cross that connects.
Caceres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caceres fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Caceres walks into a left hand.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Caceres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Veainu scores with a nice right hand.
Caceres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
Caceres blocks a jab.
Caceres misses with a combination
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caceres was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.#T2#
Veainu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Caceres drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Veainu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Caceres's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Veainu just manages to avoid it.
Veainu lands with a cross.
Petrov defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov jabs Veainu right on the nose. Veainu blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Veainu swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov misses the jab.
Veainu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Veainu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Veainu had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Petrov misses. #T3#
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu slips a jab from Petrov.
Veainu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Veainu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veainu lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov. #T4#
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a two punch combo.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veainu takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov blocks a jab.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu misses the jab.
Petrov scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Veainu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petrov throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.#T1#
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
Veainu swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Veainu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Petrov misses with a looping left.#T2#
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov slips a straight right by Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Veainu clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Veainu.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Veainu lands an overhand right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Veainu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrov has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrov throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Veainu had a free shot at his head there.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veainu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov lands with a nice body kick.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Veainu backing up. Veainu nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov misses the jab.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov slips a jab from Veainu.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Veainu swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Veainu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Veainu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Veainu swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov lands with a right hand. #T2#
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Veainu misses.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov with a hook.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veainu.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.#T3#
Veainu scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Veainu saw it coming and moves away.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov cracks Veainu with a good jab.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.

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 Grigoriy Petrov.
Well Petrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Veainu misses.
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunter in his tracks.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunter throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veainu is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veainu connects with a body shot.#T1#
Veainu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunter.
Hunter thows a leg kick but Veainu checks it
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Hunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veainu lands with a cross. #ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
Veainu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Haudegen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Veainu avoids it easily.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen scores with a hook.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Veainu. #TD2#
Haudegen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Veainu to the mat! Veainu manages to get full guard.
Haudegen content to stall in guard here.
Haudegen tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard. #T1#
Veainu has his hands on Haudegen's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Haudegen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Haudegen tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Haudegen moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Haudegen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Haudegen drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Haudegen drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Haudegen off! Haudegen jumps back into Veainu's guard.
Haudegen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Haudegen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haudegen pushes down on Veainu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Veainu is looking to control Haudegen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Veainu avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Haudegen is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
Veainu trying to hold on to Haudegen's head to control him but Haudegen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haudegen slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Veainu lands.
Veainu misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haudegen stays in close to Veainu's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Haudegen is continuing to stall.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Veainu controlling Haudegen's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
Haudegen punishes Veainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Veainu throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Haudegen lands a jab-cross combination.
Veainu tries to clinch up.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Haudegen throws out a powerful jab.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haudegen misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Veainu gets caught napping as Haudegen dives in and scores a takedown. Veainu manages to retain guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Veainu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haudegen stays in close to Veainu's body and controls the position.
Veainu pulls Haudegen in close to his closed guard and prevents Haudegen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Svalbard Haudegen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haudegen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Veainu controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Haudegen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haudegen throws a leg kick
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Haudegen.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haudegen can pounce on him. #T1#
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu clobbers Haudegen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu tests Haudegen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haudegen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Haudegen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haudegen trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haudegen in particular looking to stall.
Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well.
Haudegen is keen to just control but Veainu is a slippery customer.
Haudegen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Haudegen is pressing down on Veainu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veainu is holding on for now.
Veainu is not content to let Haudegen control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Haudegen lands a slapping body shot.
Haudegen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen tried to score with a low kick but Veainu checks it.
Haudegen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haudegen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haudegen was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.#CL#
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Haudegen back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veainu as Haudegen tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Svalbard Haudegen.
I've got Haudegen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu slips a straight right by Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams 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.
Veainu lands with a cross.
Veainu misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.#T1#
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veainu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veainu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Veainu misses the body punch
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams misses with a low kick.#T2#
Veainu swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Williams.
Veainu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Veainu misses. #T3#
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veainu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lands the left hand.
A left lands for Williams.#T4#
Williams scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams tried to counter with a leg kick but Veainu avoided it.
Williams swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Veainu throws a good cross that connects.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Veainu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams misses with a low kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veainu's sensitive parts.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Williams.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Veainu.
A jab lands there for Williams.
A left and a right from Veainu both land. Nice combination.
Veainu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams with a nice calf kick.
Spencer Williams is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Williams here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Williams.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veainu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Veainu misses. #T3#
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Veainu as he checks the leg kick.
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Veainu scores with a jab to the head.
Williams throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Williams lands a jab to Veainu's midsection.
Williams throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Veainu does it's job there.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Veainu wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Veainu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Williams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Spencer Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veainu lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Veainu throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu slips a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Veainu's leg but Veainu calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu misses with a straight left. #T1#
Veainu misses with a hook.
Williams tried to counter with a leg kick but Veainu avoided it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Veainu saw it coming and moves away.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Veainu throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. #T3#
Williams tries to work over Veainu's front leg with a kick but Veainu checks it.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Williams.#CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu blocking some punches. #T4#
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Veainu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Veainu.

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 Spencer Williams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Bloodaxe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloodaxe throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a two punch combo.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
Veainu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook.#T1#
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Veainu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Veainu throws a body punch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bloodaxe circles away quickly and effectively.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloodaxe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Bloodaxe moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Bloodaxe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Veainu misses the jab.
Bloodaxe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a low kick, right behind Veainu 's knee.
Bloodaxe walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bloodaxe.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Bloodaxe moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe unleashes a big counter combination but Veainu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Bloodaxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Bloodaxe throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu checks the leg kick.
Veainu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries a quick counter leg kick but Veainu is wise to it.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Bloodaxe connects with an inside leg kick.
Bloodaxe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloodaxe is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe moves forwards but Veainu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Veainu swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Veainu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bloodaxe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Veainu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloodaxe lands a jab.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Bloodaxe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloodaxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bloodaxe.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp one two that drops Veainu! Bloodaxe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Veainu to his feet! Veainu is in big trouble!#ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Bloodaxe's defenses.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Bloodaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloodaxe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bloodaxe flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range nicely.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Bloodaxe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu lands a two punch combo.
Veainu swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range. #CL#
Bloodaxe gets tackled into the cage by Veainu. Veainu maintains the clinch.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Veainu clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bloodaxe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Bloodaxe's ribs.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Bloodaxe moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe misses with a combination
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bloodaxe in his tracks.
Veainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu throws a body punch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Veainu cracks Bloodaxe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Bloodaxe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Siale Veainu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veainu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodaxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Bloodaxe's ribs.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
Veainu stuns Bloodaxe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bloodaxe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Bloodaxe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Bloodaxe misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodaxe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bloodaxe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veainu misses with a hook. Bloodaxe ducked under it nicely.
Bloodaxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Veainu swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Bloodaxe looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu avoids a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veainu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 200: Le Franc v Johnson
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Cheese counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cheese.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Veainu digs a right hand into Cheese's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cheese's gas tank.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Veainu tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Veainu manages to avoid the attempt.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheese manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cheese throws a lazy body kick
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese looks to land a body kick but Veainu moved away.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Cheese slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Cheese's belly button to the back.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Veainu backs away, Cheese returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cheese walks into a left hand.
Cheese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Cheese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veainu circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cheese throws a leg kick
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Veainu.#T3#
Cheese throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cheese with a body shot.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cheese. #T4#
Cheese misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu stuns Cheese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Cheese misses.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cheese throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cheese throws a lazy head kick
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheese manages to avoid it.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu scores with a nice right hand.
Veainu throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veainu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cheese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cheese darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Cheese's body. Cheese takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu scores with a sloppy right hand. Cheese should have avoided that one.
Veainu takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu misses the jab.
Cheese takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veainu misses the body punch
enabling Cheese to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Cheese ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu slips a straight right by Cheese.#T2#
Veainu takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Veainu darts in and clinches Cheese up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheese or not.
Cheese tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Cheese blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cheese seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veainu can turn it around.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles Eric Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Cheese softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Veainu tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese working aggressively here. #BC2#
Veainu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cheese fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veainu, pushing him back against the cage.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheese throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheese thinking.
Cheese misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Veainu lands a nice shot that snaps Cheese's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Siale Veainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu moves forwards but Cheese connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Cheese.
Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Cheese slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheese lands a jab to the head.
Veainu lands a nice looking body shot.
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away.
Charles Eric Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siale Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Cheese tries to clinch but Veainu moves away
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu lands a really nice looking cross but Cheese seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veainu slips a straight right by Cheese.
Veainu lands a jab to Cheese's midsection.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheese throws a lazy body kick
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a leg kick.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cheese takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
Veainu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cheese slips under a jab.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese thows a leg kick but Veainu checks it
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu throws a series of strikes that have Cheese backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Veainu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 194: Siale v Jiang
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Jiang delivers a nice body kick.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Jiang throws a sloppy head kick and Veainu moves out of range easily.
Jiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Jiang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veainu.
Jiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Jiang to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Jiang takes the fight into the clinch.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
Nice body punch from Jiang - that landed with a thud.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jiang.
Jiang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank. #T1#
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jiang gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiang digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jiang is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Jiang tries a knee to the head but Veainu blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jiang.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Veainu is keeping busy.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Jiang is trying to maintain a safe position but Veainu gets an underhook and turns Jiang into the cage.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jiang lands a shot to the body.
Veainu is trying to push Jiang away but Jiang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jiang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jiang has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Jiang tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang.
Jiang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veainu misses with some punches. #T3#
Nice body punch from Jiang - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang.
Jiang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Veainu tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
Jiang digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank.
Jiang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jiang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Jiang works on Veainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Jiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jiang can turn it around.#T4#
Jiang scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
Jiang lands with a right to the head.
Jiang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Veainu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jiang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jiang lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Jiang.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Jiang's head.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Jiang stalling against the cage.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Veainu is keeping busy.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
Jiang crunches a lovely knee into Veainu's ribcage.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Jiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jiang obliges.
A short right from Jiang.
Veainu tries to circle away but Jiang has him pinned against the cage.
Jiang lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu presses Jiang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jiang taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Jiang has double underhooks. #T1#
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Jiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiang lands a shoulder strike.
Jiang blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Jiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jiang is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiang is stalling here.
Jiang blocking some punches.
Jiang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Jiang controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Jiang scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Jiang.
Da Jiang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang lands a nice knee to the body.
Veainu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Jiang is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiang lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jiang.
Jiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jiang lands with a right to the head.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Jiang is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Jiang. #T3#
Jiang lands a body punch.
Jiang is trying to maintain a safe position but Veainu gets an underhook and turns Jiang into the cage.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jiang tries a knee to the head but Veainu blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Jiang.
Good body shot from Jiang.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang crunches a lovely knee into Veainu's ribcage.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jiang obliges.
Jiang crunches a lovely knee into Veainu's ribcage.
Jiang lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jiang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Jiang.
Jiang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Veainu up against the cage.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jiang.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Veainu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jiang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jiang.
Jiang working Veainu over with knees to the body.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veainu.
Knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang lands a nice knee to the body.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Jiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jiang lands a slapping body shot.
Jiang looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiang looks to land a body kick but Veainu moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Jiang there.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Jiang tries to score with a low kick but Veainu moves his leg out of the way.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jiang lands with a nice body punch.
Jiang works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Jiang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jiang wants to slow Veainu down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jiang feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Jiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jiang. That's going to slow Veainu down.
A good leg kick by Jiang.
Veainu throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Jiang finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jiang.
Jiang wants to clinch.#T2#
Veainu blocks the body kick.
Jiang throws a low kick but Veainu moves out of range easily.
Jiang scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang looks to land a body kick but Veainu moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Jiang lands.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Jiang counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jiang scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Jiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Jiang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Jiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiang's head.
Jiang connects with a single shot there.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Jiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jiang, as that shot connected.
Veainu is looking to wear down Jiang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jiang.
Jiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Jiang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Jiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Jiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Veainu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Veainu tries to keep at a distance but Jiang has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Jiang digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jiang lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Jiang.
A short right from Jiang on the inside.
Jiang lands a good knee to the midsection. Veainu won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jiang obliges.
Knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jiang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jiang creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Veainu with a big uppercut! Veainu tries to clinch up but Jiang pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Veainu to the mat! Veainu covers up and Jiang unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Da Jiang!

Event: WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Bang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Bang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Veainu swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu slips a straight right by Bang.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Veainu swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Veainu.
Good exchange - Bang coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veainu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang fails to pull guard.
Bang tries to pull guard but Veainu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Veainu lands a jab to the head.
Veainu works Bang's body with a nice hook.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
As Veainu tries to get set, Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Veainu manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well.
Bang cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a low kick.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.
Bang tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemmy Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang.
Bang jumps guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Bang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bang controls Veainu momentarily but Veainu frees himself.
Veainu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Veainu tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard. #T2#
Bang has his hands on Veainu's head, controlling the position.
Veainu wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks a jab.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a three punch combo that has Bang backing up. Bang nods at Veainu to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Bang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu connects with a right hand. Bang shakes it off.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Veainu.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veainu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Veainu throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to move into range but Bang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Bang jabs at Veainu's body.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Veainu.
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veainu misses with a left hand #CL#
and Bang counters by clinching up.
Bang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veainu's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Veainu's belly button to the back.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siale Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Bang lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bang throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang lands a jab to the head.
Veainu tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Veainu slips a jab from Bang.
Bang blocks a jab.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Bang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Veainu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Veainu.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Bang tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veainu 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 180: Haltsi v Vitali
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Larsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Larsen.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsen counters with a nice body shot.
Magnus Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Larsen tries to bum rush Veainu with a series of wild strikes but Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larsen lands an overhand right.
Larsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Veainu's head.
Larsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Veainu should have avoided that one.
Veainu tries to clinch but Larsen is having none of it. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Larsen.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Larsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Larsen finds it's target.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu thuds a left hand into Larsen's body.
Veainu misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Larsen.
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larsen stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Larsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veainu circles away quickly and effectively.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
Larsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veainu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Veainu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Larsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.#CL#
Veainu has closed the distance and engaged Larsen in a clinch.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larsen.
A nice left hand lands by Larsen. #T3##BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Larsen misses.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a body punch
enabling Larsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Larsen throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu is looking to wear down Larsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Larsen.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Larsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Veainu.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Larsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Veainu moves out of range as Larsen strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu walks into a jab.
A jab from Larsen finds it's way through Veainu's defenses.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Larsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Larsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larsen swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Larsen throws a counter combo.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen throws a front kick that sends Veainu stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Larsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsen scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen slips a straight right by Veainu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Veainu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larsen - the referee stops the clock and Veainu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larsen. Veainu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsen in his tracks.
Larsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Veainu misses the jab.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Veainu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Larsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larsen scores with a jab to the head.
Larsen lands a high kick!
Larsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larsen throws the kick towards the body but Veainu avoids it.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Veainu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Larsen lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Veainu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Veainu throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
Larsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Larsen keeps Veainu at a distance using the push kick.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veainu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Larsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Larsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Larsen throws a leg kick
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veainu.
Larsen catches Veainu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larsen there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Larsen walks into a left hand.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Larsen saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Veainu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Larsen slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
Veainu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larsen thuds his right hand into Veainu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Larsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Veainu. That snapped Larsen's head back.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Larsen misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Larsen looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu throws a hook but Larsen avoids it easily.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Larsen cracks a nice hook into Veainu's ribs.
Larsen scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Veainu swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Larsen slips a jab from Veainu.
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Larsen.
Larsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veainu takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Larsen connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Larsen.
Larsen throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsen swinging wildly here. #T1#
Larsen throws a leg kick but Veainu moved away.
Veainu takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
Veainu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Larsen throws a front kick aimed at Veainu's knee but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
Larsen scores with a shot to the body.
Larsen misses the jab.
Larsen scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Larsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
Larsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larsen cracks Veainu with a good jab.#T2#
Larsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Larsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Larsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larsen.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Larsen works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - Larsen coming out on top.
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu thuds a left hand into Larsen's body.
Larsen connects with a jab.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Larsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larsen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Larsen's ribs.
Veainu swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Veainu moves out of range as Larsen strikes.
Larsen lands with a cross.
Larsen swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Veainu misses the body punch
and Larsen counters with 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!
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Veainu throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsen scores with a nice head shot.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Veainu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larsen 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 175: Thibbs Jr v Le Franc
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
A lazy body kick from Larsen
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsen thinking.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larsen! But no joy.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Larsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veainu slips a jab from Larsen.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Larsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu misses with a hook.#T1#
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Larsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Larsen misses.
Larsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veainu is looking to wear down Larsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veainu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Larsen misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen throws a counter combo.
Veainu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veainu tests Larsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Larsen.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Larsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Larsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
Larsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Larsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larsen lands a jab to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larsen slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Larsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larsen digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Larsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Veainu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Larsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
As Veainu backs off Larsen throws a huge counter combo but Veainu manages to avoid it all.
Larsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Larsen scores with a hook.#T1#
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Larsen feints a counter leg kick.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
Larsen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Veainu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Larsen swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Larsen counters with a good, hard body kick but Veainu shrugs it off. #T2#
Veainu swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Larsen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Larsen misses with a leg kick.
Larsen misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.#T3#
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Good work by Veainu as he checks the leg kick.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen throws a sloppy head kick and Veainu moves out of range easily.
Veainu is looking for a counter combo.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Larsen misses with a body kick.
Larsen moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Larsen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Larsen throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Larsen throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Larsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsen is looking to land body kicks.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Larsen ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
Veainu throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
A big right from Veainu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larsen.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Larsen tenderised Veainu's leg. Veainu is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Larsen tries to land a front kick but Veainu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Larsen throws a series of punches but Veainu avoids them all with ease.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Larsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Larsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Larsen is looking to slow Veainu down with leg kicks.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsen counters with a leg kick.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen avoids the body shot from Veainu. #T3#
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Veainu. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Veainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larsen stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Larsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Veainu swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Larsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Veainu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Larsen.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Veainu lands with a cross.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Larsen misses with a looping right.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Veainu tries to clinch up but Larsen circles away and keeps his distance.

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 Siale Veainu.
Well Veainu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Veainu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Veainu cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Veainu.
Jab by Veainu.
Veainu tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu lands a jab to the head.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Kersikov is rocked!
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kersikov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Veainu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kersikov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 163: Siale v Matikainen
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matikainen lands a front kick.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Matikainen.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Veainu throws a right hand that Matikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Matikainen also avoids with ease.
Matikainen cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Matikainen scores with a push kick.
Matikainen thows a body kick. Veainu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen thinks about the counter body kick.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
Veainu blocks a low kick nicely.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Matikainen's ribs.
Veainu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Veainu throws a right hand that Matikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Matikainen also avoids with ease.
A big left from Veainu misses. #T2#
Matikainen slips a straight right by Veainu.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen keeps Veainu at a distance using the push kick.
Veainu is looking to wear down Matikainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Veainu takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Veainu slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Matikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Veainu's leg. Veainu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Jab from Matikainen.
Veainu throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Matikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veainu circles away quickly and effectively.
Matikainen is looking to slow Veainu down with leg kicks.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Matikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matikainen throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Veainu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matikainen - the referee stops the clock and Veainu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matikainen. Veainu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Veainu connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen lands an overhand right.
Matikainen slips a jab from Veainu.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matikainen jabs at Veainu's body.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Veainu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veainu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Veainu avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu catches Matikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
A clash of legs there as Veainu blocks the low kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Veainu in the body. #T1#
Veainu moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Veainu slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
Veainu avoids a kick to the body.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Matikainen clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen wants to land a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veainu's sensitive parts.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target. #T2#
Veainu slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Veainu avoids them all with ease.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu blocks the body kick.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veainu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Veainu sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Veainu throws a one two combo.
Matikainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veainu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veainu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Veainu takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu lands the left hand.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen lands with a cross.
Matikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Veainu misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Veainu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Veainu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matikainen thumps Veainu with a low kick.
A head kick from Matikainen lands but Veainu takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matikainen is looking to chop away at Veainu's legs.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veainu checks a leg kick.
Veainu takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matikainen's hands.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Matikainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.#T3#
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Veainu checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Veainu off balance momentarily.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu misses with the combination.
Veainu lands the left hand.#T4#
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Matikainen lands.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Veainu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matikainen 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Kalmisto has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Kalmisto lands a nice uppercut.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
Kalmisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu. #BC2#
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalmisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmisto is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#T1#
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veainu lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
A low kick lands for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Jab from Veainu.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kalmisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalmisto cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalmisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Kalmisto's defenses. #T2#
Veainu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalmisto blocks a jab.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu throws the left hand but Kalmisto avoids the punch easily.
Kalmisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalmisto throws a head kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu cracks Kalmisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Kalmisto misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a thumping low kick.
Veainu takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Veainu misses the jab.
It looked like Kalmisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalmisto dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
Kalmisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kalmisto.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kalmisto with a body shot.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Kalmisto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalmisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalmisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kalmisto connects with a jab.
Kalmisto tries to land a leg kick but Veainu saw it coming and moves away.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalmisto tried to counter with a leg kick but Veainu avoided it.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kalmisto misses with a head kick.
Kalmisto lunges at Veainu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veainu's hand.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalmisto.
Nice shot lands for Kalmisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Kalmisto throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kalmisto tries to move into range but Veainu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Veainu circles away.
Kalmisto lands a jab.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick as Veainu jumps back.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Kalmisto avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Veainu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Kalmisto misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kalmisto drives through and clinches with Veainu against the cage. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu takes a shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu connects with a jab.
Kalmisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Kalmisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Veainu.
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Kalmisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#CL2#
Veainu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Veainu staying out of range there.#T2#
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
Veainu slips a straight right by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto is looking to land body kicks.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Kalmisto throws a chopping leg kick but Veainu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Kalmisto had a free shot at his head there.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.
Kalmisto thows a leg kick but Veainu checks it
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu throws a jab when Kalmisto was well out of range.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Kalmisto misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu looks to land a combination. Kalmisto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Kalmisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Apophis Kalmisto has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalmisto misses with the combination.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kalmisto lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalmisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu. #T4##CL#
Kalmisto clinches with his opponent.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto lands a nice uppercut.
Kalmisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kalmisto tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu avoiding damage as Kalmisto throws knees to the body.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Kalmisto slips the punch.
Kalmisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalmisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Siale Veainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalmisto.
Veainu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalmisto misses the jab.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Kalmisto's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veainu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto connects with a looping right hand.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Veainu slips a straight right by Kalmisto.#T1#
Kalmisto tries to clinch up.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
Kalmisto lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu connects with a body shot.
Kalmisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu lands with a right hand.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalmisto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kalmisto darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siale Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kalmisto presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Kalmisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto prevents a body shot from Veainu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Kalmisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu digs a right hand into Kalmisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalmisto's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu presses Kalmisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu throws out a powerful jab.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kalmisto with a body shot.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kalmisto at a distance.
Kalmisto misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Kalmisto closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Kalmisto moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Kalmisto moves away and avoids it.
Kalmisto throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalmisto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalmisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalmisto's hands.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Kalmisto tries to score with a low kick but Veainu moves his leg out of the way.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Kalmisto moved out of range.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Siale Veainu.
I've got Veainu 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 149: Ryoto v Bloodaxe 2
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Corassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Corassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Veainu lands with a straight right. Corassa didn't see that one coming.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Corassa is out of range.
Veainu tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veainu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Eduardo Corassa has been cut.
Veainu misses with a body shot
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Corassa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Corassa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veainu throws a combination that misses
and Corassa counters with a nice leg kick.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a leg kick.
Corassa looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Corassa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corassa connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corassa blocks a jab.
Corassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Corassa slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu catches Corassa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Corassa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veainu misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu lunges at Corassa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corassa's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Corassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Corassa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Corassa's shoulder, as Corassa tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu stuns Corassa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a leg kick.
Corassa with a hook.#T1#
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Corassa throws a body kick that misses.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu connects with a looping right hand.
Corassa slips a straight right by Veainu.
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Corassa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Veainu throws a nice looking combination but Corassa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Corassa avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veainu takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Corassa throws a counter combo.
Veainu throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
A nice side step and Corassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Corassa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Corassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Corassa misses.#T4#
Corassa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Veainu down.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Corassa's shoulder, as Corassa tries to avoid the shot.
Corassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corassa! But no joy.
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!
Corassa staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Corassa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu cracks Corassa with a good jab.
Veainu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corassa misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Corassa throws a sloppy head kick and Veainu moves out of range easily.
Veainu avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corassa! But no joy.
Corassa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corassa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Corassa avoids the body shot from Veainu.
And Corassa responds with a good body kick, but Veainu manages to step out the way in time.
Veainu misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
Corassa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a head kick. That will keep Veainu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veainu checks a leg kick. #T2#
Veainu tries to clinch up
and Corassa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Veainu takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Corassa flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu connects with a jab.#T3#
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Corassa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
Corassa wants to slow Veainu down by chopping away at his legs.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Corassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Corassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Veainu clobbers Corassa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corassa 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Actually prepared for this guy.'.

Event: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Takahashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Veainu clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahashi.#T1#
Veainu tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Takahashi lands a body punch.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Veainu misses.
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Takahashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu jabs Takahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu cracks Takahashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Takahashi's ribs.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Takahashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi counters with a series of strikes. Veainu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Veainu misses with a right hand #CL#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
Takahashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Takahashi has the dominant position.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
A hook to the body from Veainu.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Takahashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
And Takahashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Veainu blocks it.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.#T1#
Takahashi cracks Veainu with a good jab.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Veainu manages to circle out of the way.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Takahashi drops back down to his feet.
Veainu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takahashi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veainu can turn it around.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryoto Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it. #T2#
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahashi has double underhooks.
Veainu pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu wants to break free but Takahashi has control.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veainu's efforts to push away.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
A short right from Takahashi.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu scores with a body shot. #T3#
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Takahashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Takahashi misses its target.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
A shot to the body from Veainu misses #CL#
and Takahashi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu works on Takahashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu. #TD#
Takahashi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Veainu uses from the top position.
Veainu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Veainu tries to pass.
Veainu passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi'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.#R3#
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Takahashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Veainu just manages to avoid it.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takahashi counters with a nice body shot.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Veainu avoids it.#T1#
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Veainu backs away, Takahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Takahashi throws a quick counter head kick but Veainu was just out of range.
Takahashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Veainu.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.#T3#
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Takahashi counters with a crisp one two that drops Veainu! Takahashi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Veainu to his feet! Veainu is in big trouble!#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Veainu has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
Ryoto Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 136: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Websphere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Websphere there as he acknowledges the shot.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Websphere defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Websphere misses with a body kick.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Websphere avoids it well.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BM Websphere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Donk. Veainu catches Websphere right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Websphere clinches with his opponent.
Websphere lands an uppercut.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not. #T1#
A short right from Veainu. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Websphere misses with a looping right.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Websphere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Websphere rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Websphere.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Websphere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Websphere.
A knee to the head by Websphere. #BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Websphere has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Websphere with a knee to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Websphere lands a nice uppercut.
Websphere stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Websphere.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Websphere.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Websphere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Websphere tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Websphere back against the cage.
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Websphere or not.
Veainu is leaning against Websphere and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Veainu.
Websphere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu scores with a punch to the head.
Websphere defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Websphere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Websphere flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.#CL2#
Websphere closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Websphere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Websphere blocking some punches. #BC#
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Veainu pushes Websphere up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Websphere lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Websphere forces Veainu back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
Websphere throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Websphere.
Veainu throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Veainu defending well as Websphere loads up on a big left hand.
Websphere connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Websphere tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu connects with a body shot.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Websphere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Websphere's head but Websphere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Websphere flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
Websphere throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Websphere thuds his shin into the meat of Veainu's side.
Websphere looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Websphere misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Websphere clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Websphere. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
Veainu takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu moves out of range of the leg kick from Websphere.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Websphere tries to work over Veainu's front leg with a kick but Veainu checks it.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Websphere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Websphere.
Websphere scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere throws a solid leg kick but Veainu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Websphere.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Websphere looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Websphere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Websphere takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Veainu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Websphere throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Veainu defending well as Websphere loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere scores with a push kick.
Websphere misses with an attempted mid kick.
Websphere lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Websphere scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Websphere.
Veainu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Websphere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Websphere throws a low kick but Veainu avoids it.#T3#
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veainu throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Websphere is predictable there
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Websphere.
Websphere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Websphere slips a straight right by Veainu.
Websphere tries a quick counter leg kick but Veainu is wise to it.
Jab, jab by Veainu - just one landing.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Websphere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Websphere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Websphere.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Veainu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Websphere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu with a jab.
Websphere slips a straight right by Veainu.
Websphere dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
Websphere closes the distance but Veainu moves to the side
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Websphere lands a nice shot that snaps Veainu's head back.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Veainu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Websphere on the side of the head. #KD#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Websphere crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Websphere back to his feet!#ROC#Websphere is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Websphere walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Veainu! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 129: Vargas v Young
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Veainu lands with an overhand left.
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pandens in his tracks.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pandens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veainu misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Pandens.#CL#
Veainu instigates a clinch.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pandens fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Pandens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Veainu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pandens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses
and Pandens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.#T1#
Veainu throws a shot to the body.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pandens takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Pandens misses.
Veainu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Veainu.
Pandens thows a leg kick but Veainu checks it
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Pandens misses
and Veainu counters with a crisp right that sends Pandens to the canvas! Veainu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

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

Event: WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bloodaxe. That's going to slow Veainu down.
Bloodaxe misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick as Veainu jumps back.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Bloodaxe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
Bloodaxe wants to land a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Bloodaxe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
Bloodaxe thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Veainu. #CL#
Veainu has Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Veainu tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu gets through Bloodaxe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe lands a shoulder strike.
Bloodaxe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veainu to keep the fight standing.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Bloodaxe.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bloodaxe.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Veainu misses with a right hand
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Bloodaxe ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bloodaxe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bloodaxe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Bloodaxe.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
The crowd cheers as Bloodaxe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Veainu as he checks the leg kick.
Bloodaxe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloodaxe. #T3#
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Bloodaxe moves away and avoids it.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Bloodaxe gets a clinch.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Bloodaxe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bloodaxe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bloodaxe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bloodaxe keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bloodaxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bloodaxe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Veainu 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.
Bloodaxe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bloodaxe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veainu's sensitive parts.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.#CL#
Veainu clinches up with Bloodaxe and pushes him back against the cage.
Bloodaxe lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bloodaxe to score with a decent uppercut.
Bloodaxe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick
and Bloodaxe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloodaxe throws a good cross that connects.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe lands a jab.
Bloodaxe with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu wants to clinch.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloodaxe.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Veainu throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a good cross that connects.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
Veainu scores with a jab. Bloodaxe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bloodaxe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick from Bloodaxe is predictable there
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloodaxe throws a solid leg kick but Veainu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veainu.
Veainu works Bloodaxe's body with a nice hook.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Bloodaxe throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Bloodaxe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bloodaxe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Bloodaxe scoring well with a low kick there.
Veainu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bloodaxe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu backing away here, and Bloodaxe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nice shot by Veainu.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a body shot
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu misses with a left hand
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Bloodaxe moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab.
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bloodaxe slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe scores with a sloppy right hand. Veainu should have avoided that one.
Bloodaxe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Veainu moves forwards but Bloodaxe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Bloodaxe.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Veainu throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veainu tries a body shot but Bloodaxe blocks it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe. #BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Bloodaxe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bloodaxe.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloodaxe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target. #CL2#
Bloodaxe closes the distance and pushes Veainu back into the cage.#T2#
Bloodaxe is trying to pull guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bloodaxe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Veainu smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodaxe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veainu lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bloodaxe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Bloodaxe moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Veainu moves out of range.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Veainu.
Bloodaxe fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bloodaxe.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bloodaxe clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
Bloodaxe lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloodaxe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodaxe.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Veainu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodaxe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bloodaxe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bloodaxe 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Veainu slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Veainu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Madkhao Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Veainu defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Veainu thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Veainu throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Veainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Veainu works the jab nicely.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Veainu sees coming a mile off.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Veainu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.#T4#
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Veainu swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Veainu's front leg but catches the back leg as Veainu tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Veainu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Veainu's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Veainu sees coming a mile off.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
Sitsongrit scores a nice knee to the body.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veainu.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with the head strike. #T2#
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Veainu down.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.#T3##CL2#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veainu, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veainu.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Veainu is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Veainu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Veainu won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veainu.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Sitsongrit cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit crunches a lovely knee into Veainu's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Veainu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit punishes Veainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to work over Veainu's front leg with a kick but Veainu checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Veainu's ribs.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Veainu down with leg kicks.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!#T4#
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Veainu off balance momentarily.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 106: Knox v Melondov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christoph.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Christoph.
Christoph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Christoph instigates a clinch. #BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Christoph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Christoph.
Christoph stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Christoph.#T1#
A low kick from Christoph misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christoph. #KD2#
Christoph cracks Veainu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Veainu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Christoph finish him?
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Veainu lands a body shot.
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!
Christoph misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christoph tries a head kick but it misses.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christoph, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu avoiding damage as Christoph throws knees to the body. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch. #T2#
Christoph scores with a nice head shot.
Christoph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Christoph with a nice cross.
Christoph misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu throws a nice looking combination but Christoph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christoph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christoph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Christoph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Christoph is rocked!
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christoph.
Christoph is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu flashes Christoph a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Christoph's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Christoph crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Veainu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 96: Corassa v Surianglek 3
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Veainu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Assndrop cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assndrop tries to clinch up
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Assndrop moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assndrop.
Assndrop has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Assndrop is trying to pull guard but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.
Assndrop gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Assndrop is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assndrop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Assndrop jumps guard and drags Veainu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Assndrop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veainu's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu has control of Assndrop's left arm, preventing Assndrop from doing any damage. #T1#
Assndrop pushing down on Veainu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Assndrop is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Assndrop sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Assndrop is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
Assndrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assndrop trying to mount his opponent but Veainu defends it. #SUB2#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Assndrop. #SUB2#
Assndrop seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Assndrop seems to be working for a kimura but Veainu defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Veainu is in trouble now - Assndrop has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Assndrop working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Veainu turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Assndrop off and cradles Veainu's limp body as Assndrop celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Maurits Assndrop!
A relieved looking Maurits Assndrop 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: WVT 92: Siale v Anderson
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Veainu throws a shot to the body.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
As Veainu backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Veainu manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
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!
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Anderson throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson tries to move into range but Veainu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson misses the jab.
Veainu throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Anderson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson. #T4#
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu lands an overhand right.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Veainu should have avoided that one.
Veainu misses the jab.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anderson connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.#CL#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Veainu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range. #T1#
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson misses with a right hand #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Anderson toppling to the canvas! Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?#KD#
Veainu drops Anderson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Anderson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veainu slips under a jab from Anderson.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Veainu jabs at Anderson's body.
Veainu swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Veainu jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veainu slips under a jab from Anderson.#KD#
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Anderson sprawling to the canvas! Anderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?!
Anderson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Veainu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Anderson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
West throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
West misses the jab.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Veainu punishes West's body with a nice straight punch.
West slips under a jab.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
West missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from West finds it's target.
Veainu moves out of range as West strikes.#T1#
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by West.
West misses with a hook.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by West.
Veainu scores with the left hand. West knows he should have avoided that one.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
West lands a jab to Veainu's midsection.
Veainu misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
West scores with a punch to the head.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
West lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu connects with a looping right hand.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
West throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu lands a jab to West's midsection.#T3#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from West.
West connects with a looping right hand.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu lands a jab to West's midsection.
West lunges at Veainu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veainu's hand.
West blocks a jab.
Veainu scores with a punch to the head.
Veainu throws a hook but West blocks it.#T4#
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Veainu moves away from the strike by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Veainu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Nice shot lands for West.
Veainu throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
Veainu swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu lands a jab to West's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veainu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping West at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
West throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with a right hand
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
West misses with an uppercut.
West lands a head kick. Veainu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu digs a good body shot into West's ribs.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West walks into a left hand. #ROC#West is rocked!#CUT#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veainu moves out of range as West strikes.
West avoids the body shot from Veainu. #T3#
Veainu lands with a straight right. West didn't see that one coming.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Veainu - just one landing.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
West cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu slips under a jab from West.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
West takes one on the button.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
West misses with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from West misses.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Veainu jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Jab from West.
West with a jab.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
West misses the body punch
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
Veainu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Veainu. That snapped West's head back.
West misses with a body shot.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West misses with a looping right.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Veainu throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from West.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but West might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Veainu has got the better of the exchanges.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
West swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from West.
Good standup being displayed there by Veainu as he connects with a hook.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Veainu scores with a body shot. #T4#
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veainu cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
West missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
West has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Veainu cracks West with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning West to stand back up!
West blocks a jab.
West misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veainu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Chang misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Veainu throws the left hand but Chang avoids the punch easily.
Chang misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chang throws a right hand that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Chang darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu wants to break free but Chang has control.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Chang throws a lazy head kick
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chang. Veainu shrugs it off though.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.#T1##CL#
Chang moves into the clinch.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Chang gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang. #BC#
Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang scores with a nice head shot.
Chang slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Chang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Chang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veainu to keep the fight standing.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Chang misses with a kick to the body.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chang throws a sloppy head kick
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
A shot to the body from Chang misses #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Chang toppling to the canvas! Chang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Chang is aggressively charging in as Veainu backs up avoiding any damage. Veainu tosses out a jab and Chang runs right into it face first! Chang is out cold! Veainu dropped down on all fours and is barking in Chang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 72: Surianglek v Siale
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Veainu checks it
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Sitsongrit looks at the referee who does nothing so Sitsongrit lands a crushing right that sends Veainu to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Surianglek Sitsongrit 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: C162: Veainu vs Finlayson III
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Finlayson takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Finlayson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
Finlayson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finlayson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finlayson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finlayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson misses with a body punch
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Torhte Finlayson has been cut.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlayson moves away.
Finlayson stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Finlayson misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Finlayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finlayson takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finlayson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finlayson throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu takes a swing at Finlayson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Finlayson lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Finlayson throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Finlayson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Finlayson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Finlayson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Finlayson slips under a jab.
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finlayson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
Finlayson misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Finlayson misses.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finlayson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veainu slips a jab from Finlayson.#T2#
Finlayson misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson with a hook.
Finlayson misses with a looping left.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Finlayson cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu is looking for a counter combo.
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finlayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Finlayson misses with a straight right.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Veainu slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Veainu moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Finlayson avoids them all with ease.
Veainu moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Veainu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finlayson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Veainu blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson scores with a sloppy right hand. Veainu should have avoided that one.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Finlayson. #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
Finlayson drops Veainu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Finlayson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
After winning the bout, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 220
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Finlayson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Torhte Finlayson has been cut.
Finlayson lands a glancing blow to the side of Veainu's head.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finlayson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finlayson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Finlayson misses
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Finlayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking. #T2#
Finlayson throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Finlayson.
We've been informed that Veainu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finlayson misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finlayson misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Finlayson throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Veainu clinches.
Finlayson has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu digs a right hand into Finlayson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finlayson's gas tank.
Finlayson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Finlayson working aggressively here.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finlayson's elbow.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu tries a body shot but Finlayson blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finlayson's elbow. #T4#
Veainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Finlayson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Finlayson lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finlayson backwards.
A hook to the body from Veainu.
Finlayson throws a head punch that misses.
Finlayson working aggressively here.
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
Finlayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
A short left from Veainu.
Finlayson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finlayson throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu pushes Finlayson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Finlayson controls his hands.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Finlayson is breathing heavily.
Finlayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu is leaning against Finlayson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finlayson counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu lands an overhand right.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finlayson with a body shot.
Veainu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finlayson doesn't seem bothered though.
Finlayson throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Finlayson toppling to the canvas! Finlayson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Finlayson is rocked!
Finlayson throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Veainu blocks the body kick.
Veainu slips under a jab from Leonov.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu tries to counter by clinching up but Leonov breaks away and moves out of range.
Leonov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Leonov misses with a hook.#CL#
Veainu pushes Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Veainu lands a body shot. #T1#
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Veainu digs a right hand into Leonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonov's gas tank.
Veainu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
Leonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Leonov is trying to break free.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonov tries to stall but Veainu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov tries to break free but Veainu pushes him back against the cage.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Leonov is trying to push Veainu away but Veainu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Veainu slips a straight right by Leonov.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leonov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veainu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veainu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leonov misses with a head kick. #T3#
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leonov swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Leonov lands a front kick.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Veainu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body. #T4##KD#
Veainu drops Leonov with a nice combination! Veainu dives into Leonov's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Veainu stopping the sweep attempt from Leonov.
Veainu tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu wants to control from the top but Leonov keeps moving.
Veainu prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet.
Veainu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leonov wants to stand but Veainu is controlling the position.
Veainu controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Veainu prevents Leonov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Leonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Leonov lunges at Veainu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veainu's hand.
Veainu staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veainu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonov lands the left hand.
Leonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonov misses with a right hand #CL#
and Veainu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leonov is looking to slow Veainu down with leg kicks. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Veainu takes it in his stride.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Leonov throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu catches Leonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Leonov pushes Veainu away with a front kick.
Leonov misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Leonov throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu pushes Leonov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
Leonov is breathing heavily.
Veainu lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Veainu cracks Leonov with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Veainu.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Leonov won't allow it.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leonov smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Leonov misses
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov.
Leonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolay Leonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Leonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Veainu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Veainu darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.#T1#
Veainu tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
Leonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veainu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonov's efforts to push away.
Siale Veainu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov is trying to break the clinch but Veainu is controlling him.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Leonov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Leonov.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Leonov takes a shot to the head.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Leonov prevents a body shot from Veainu.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Veainu connects with a big uppercut there that sends Leonov tumbling to the ground! Veainu follows him down into his guard.
Leonov is looking to stand up but Veainu isn't so interested in that idea.
Veainu wants to control from the top but Leonov keeps moving.
Veainu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonov is keeping the position for now.
Leonov 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.
Veainu pushing down on Leonov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Veainu wants to pass the guard but Leonov is defending well.
Veainu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Veainu has control of Leonov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leonov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leonov is squirming around, avoiding Veainu's attempts to control the action.
Leonov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Veainu wants to control the pace but Leonov is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Leonov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Veainu content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov is looking to improve his position but Veainu isn't that keen on the idea.
Veainu is trying to take his opponent's back.
Veainu trying to control but Leonov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Nice jab there from Leonov.
A head kick from Leonov lands but Veainu takes it in his stride.
Leonov misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Veainu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Veainu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
Leonov blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Leonov blocking some punches.
Leonov is trying to break the clinch but Veainu is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu has Leonov pressed against the cage, preventing Leonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veainu has Leonov pressed against the cage, preventing Leonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leonov is trying to force a seperation but Veainu has the dominant position.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonov backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Leonov controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Leonov tries to break the clinch but Veainu is controlling the position.
Leonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Veainu.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Leonov manages to break the clinch.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Veainu misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Leonov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonov scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Veainu. Veainu maintains the clinch. #T4#
Veainu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonov's efforts to push away.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Leonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Veainu has double underhooks.
Leonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leonov.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu had his way with Nikolay Leonov in that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov connects with a single shot there.
Veainu with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veainu in his tracks. #T1#
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Veainu takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Veainu steps in with a hook that catches Leonov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Veainu follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Leonov looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minoru Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Minoru Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Veainu lands with a hook. Minoru Ii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been informed that Veainu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Veainu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minoru Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Minoru Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu lands a head shot.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Minoru Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Minoru Ii.#T1#
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Minoru Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Minoru Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu scores with a jab.
Minoru Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii misses the body punch
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu. #T2#
Minoru Ii throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii lands the left hand.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Minoru Ii moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Minoru Ii works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Minoru Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
Veainu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minoru Ii on the side of the head.
Minoru Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minoru Ii throws a poor cross that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii connects with a single shot there.
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!
Minoru Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu misses with a body shot. #T4#
Veainu takes a swing at Minoru Ii's ribcage but misses.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veainu in his tracks.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
Veainu throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Minoru Ii throws a good cross that connects.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Minoru Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Minoru Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Veainu swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minoru Ii at a distance. #CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch successfully.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minoru Ii or not.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minoru Ii.
Veainu digs a right hand into Minoru Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Minoru Ii's gas tank.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Veainu.
Siale Veainu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu cracks Minoru Ii with a nice body shot.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Minoru Ii's head.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Veainu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minoru Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Veainu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minoru Ii defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Veainu looking for a guillotine here but Minoru Ii defends easily. #SUB2#
Veainu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu wants to control the position but Minoru Ii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Minoru Ii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veainu tries to get to full guard but Minoru Ii has control of the leg.
Minoru Ii wants to control but Veainu is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Veainu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veainu manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Veainu looking for a guillotine here but Minoru Ii defends easily. #SUB2#
Veainu has his foot on Minoru Ii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minoru Ii works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Veainu misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Veainu takes a swing at Minoru Ii's ribcage but misses.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Minoru Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Minoru Ii sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Minoru Ii avoids it this time.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu takes a swing at Minoru Ii's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu lands an overhand right.#T1#
Minoru Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minoru Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Veainu's head back.
Minoru Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Minoru Ii moves away and avoids it.
Veainu lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu scores with a punch to the head.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Minoru Ii is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu tries to clinch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Minoru Ii. That snapped Veainu's head back. #CL2#
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Minoru Ii.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Oh Minoru Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veainu.
Minoru Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii. #T3#
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minoru Iis head.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
Veainu is leaning against Minoru Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minoru Ii backwards.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Veainu is leaning against Minoru Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Minoru Ii's ribcage. Minoru Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD2#
Veainu connects with a big uppercut there that sends Minoru Ii tumbling to the ground! Veainu follows him down into his guard.
Veainu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minoru Ii's guard.
Veainu works his way into side control.
Veainu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Minoru Ii!#T4#
Veainu looking to control but Minoru Ii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Veainu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Minoru Ii turns into him and now he's in Veainu's guard. #SUB2#
Veainu has his foot on Minoru Ii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minoru Ii works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Veainu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minoru Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Minoru Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu takes one to the chin there.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Minoru Ii ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Minoru Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
Minoru Ii moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Minoru Ii's head but Minoru Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Minoru Ii's head but Minoru Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minoru Ii moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Minoru Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Minoru Ii's head but Minoru Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veainu slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veainu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Veainu forces Minoru Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu gets through Minoru Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Minoru Ii.
Veainu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Veainu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Veainu. #TD2#
Veainu gets control of Minoru Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Veainu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Veainu pulls Minoru Ii in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Veainu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Veainu is looking for a triangle but Minoru Ii pushes his legs off easily.
Minoru Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Veainu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Veainu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minoru Ii defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Veainu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Minoru Ii throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Minoru Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Minoru Ii.#T1#
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Minoru Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii lands the left hand.
Minoru Ii clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Minoru Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range nicely.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Minoru Ii avoids it this time.
Minoru Ii connects with the punch.
Veainu misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Veainu misses with a right hand
letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter punch.
Minoru Ii misses the body punch
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Veainu catches Minoru Ii napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Minoru Ii to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu trying to control the position from guard on top but Minoru Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Veainu passes into half guard.
Minoru Ii is staying active underneath Veainu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Veainu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Veainu wants to free his trapped foot but Minoru Ii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Veainu is looking to take a break and control but Minoru Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Minoru Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii. #T1#
Minoru Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Veainu.
Minoru Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veainu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Minoru Ii misses.#T2#
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Veainu misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Minoru Ii throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range. #T3#
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu defending well as Minoru Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Minoru Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Minoru Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab. #T4#
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with a good jab.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that misses
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu digs a good body shot into Minoru Ii's ribs.
Minoru Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Minoru Ii lands with a cross.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoru Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minoru Ii's hands.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minoru Ii thinking.
Minoru Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Minoru Ii's shoulder, as Minoru Ii tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.#T1#
Minoru Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Minoru Ii.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minoru Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Veainu scores with a jab.
Minoru Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Minoru Ii. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
It looked like Veainu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
A punch lands to the side of Minoru Ii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minoru Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Minoru Ii scores with a nice head shot.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
A nice side step and Minoru Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a good body shot.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veainu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.#T4#
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Minoru Ii tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Minoru Ii misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu works Minoru Ii's body with a nice hook.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii with a hook.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minoru Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minoru Ii loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Veainu jabs at Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minoru Ii, as that shot connected.
Minoru Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Minoru Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Veainu throws a body punch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Minoru Ii punishes Veainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Minoru Ii throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Veainu.
Veainu moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Minoru Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Minoru Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Minoru Ii looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Minoru Ii stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minoru Ii walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minoru Ii takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand. #T1#
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Minoru Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Minoru Ii sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Minoru Ii misses the jab.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii jabs at Veainu's body.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Veainu slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.#T3#
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Minoru Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Minoru Ii's body. Minoru Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minoru Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu misses with a hook.#T4#
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu is looking for a counter combo.
Minoru Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Veainu thuds a left hand into Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Veainu slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Veainu cracks Minoru Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Minoru Ii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Minoru Ii works the jab nicely.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minoru Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.#T2#
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Minoru Ii's ribs.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Minoru Ii slips the punch.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Minoru Ii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Minoru Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.#T3#
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Minoru Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veainu scores with a sloppy right hand. Minoru Ii should have avoided that one. #T4#
Minoru Ii lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Minoru Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Minoru Ii walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Minoru Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minoru Ii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: Highland 196
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been informed that Veainu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range. #T1#
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finlayson slips under a jab.
Veainu scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Finlayson misses the jab.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Finlayson slips the punch.
A big left from Finlayson misses.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Finlayson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finlayson takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Torhte Finlayson has been cut.
Finlayson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finlayson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finlayson slips a jab from Veainu.
Veainu throws a hook but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Veainu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Finlayson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu walks into a straight right hand from Finlayson.
Finlayson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Veainu throws a body punch but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson misses with a right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Finlayson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson scores with a nice head shot.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Finlayson throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu thuds a left hand into Finlayson's body.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Veainu toppling to the canvas! Veainu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Finlayson is just out of range.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
Finlayson with a hook.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Finlayson drops Veainu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veainu looks back up at him and smiles so Finlayson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Veainu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Finlayson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Veainu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Veainu's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 191
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Diaz misses the body punch
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Veainu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Diaz gets control of Veainu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Veainu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Veainu in close. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veainu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Veainu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Veainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veainu has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Veainu tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Veainu postures up. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Veainu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diaz tries to buck Veainu off but Veainu is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veainu staying calm.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Veainu keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz slips under a jab from Veainu.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Veainu pushes him away.#T1#
Veainu lands with a right hand.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.#T3#
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veainu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Veainu stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Diaz. #T4#
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Diaz takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Veainu cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diaz to stand back up!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Veainu misses. #KD#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Diaz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diaz looks OK. Veainu waves Diaz back to his feet!#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range. #T2#
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Veainu lands an overhand right.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Diaz blocks a jab.#T3#
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that Veainu ducks under and follows up with a left that Veainu also avoids with ease.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veainu, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Veainu blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Veainu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz wants to clinch but Veainu slips to the side
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Veainu coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Veainu's body.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Diaz is looking to clinch but Veainu is avoiding it.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.#T3#
Diaz avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu connects with a body shot.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Noel Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noel Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Veainu sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.#KD#
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diaz sprawling to the canvas! Diaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?!
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Veainu gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Veainu works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz jumps guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Veainu. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#That has opened up Noel Diaz's cut even more.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Veainu takes a swing at Quigley's ribcage but misses.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Quigley's ribs.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Quigley throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.#CL2#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quigley, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Quigley lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quigleys head.
I was talking to Quigley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Quigley lands a body shot.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Quigley just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Veainu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quigley tries to break free but Veainu pushes him back against the cage.
Veainu effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quigley.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu cracks Quigley with a nice body shot.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
Quigley tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Quigley.
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Good body shot from Quigley.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quigley tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it. #T2#
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu cracks Quigley with a nice body shot.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu tries a body shot but Quigley blocks it.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu is working Quigley over against the cage.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Veainu lands a left hand.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Quigley controls the action.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Quigley blocking some punches.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Quigley misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley can't break the clinch.
Quigley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Quigley is looking to break free of the clinch but Veainu has double underhooks.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Quigley pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to work over Quigley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Quigley.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu pushes Quigley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quigley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Quigley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Quigley's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a hook but Quigley avoids it easily.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quigley.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quigley cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Veainu tests Quigley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quigley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Veainu drops Quigley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Quigley 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Quigley's belly button to the back.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Veainu works Quigley's body with a nice hook.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu misses the body punch
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quigley rather than just go for the knockout.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Quigley's body. Quigley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veainu connects with a body shot.
Quigley falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Quigley toppling to the canvas! Quigley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Quigley is rocked!
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!
Quigley walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Quigley limp body while Veainu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Veainu cracks Quigley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Quigley.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Quigley.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Quigley.
Quigley throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quigley misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quigley lands a really nice looking cross but Veainu seems unphased.
Quigley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Quigley misses with a straight left. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
Quigley misses with a hook.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Quigley to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu cracks Quigley with an open hand slap.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quigley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Quigley misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Quigley looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Quigley scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quigley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Quigley misses.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Quigley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Quigley finds it's target.
Quigley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Quigley just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Quigley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Quigley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veainu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Quigley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Quigley moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Quigley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Quigley tries to clinch but Veainu moves out of range.
A left lands for Quigley.
Quigley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quigley throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu misses the jab.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Quigley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quigley lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Quigley finds it's way through Veainu's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Quigley. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Quigley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quigley misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Quigley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Quigley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Quigley works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quigley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Quigley.
Quigley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu tries to move into range but Quigley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Veainu throws out a powerful jab.
Quigley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Quigley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quigley throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matthew Quigley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Quigley had a free shot at his head there.
Veainu with a hook.
Quigley takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Quigley tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Quigley counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Quigley.
Quigley throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Quigley throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Quigley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Quigley lands a really nice looking cross but Veainu seems unphased.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Quigley counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Quigley misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quigley misses the jab.
Quigley throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range. #T3#
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
letting Quigley counter with a right hand.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Quigley.
Quigley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Quigley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#KD#
Veainu cracks Quigley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quigley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him? #ROC#Quigley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu misses with a hook. Quigley ducked under it nicely.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Quigley to counter with a crisp jab.
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quigley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
Veainu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quigley finds it's way round the side to connect with Veainu's head. #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
Quigley throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matthew Quigley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Quigley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Quigley sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Veainu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quigley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Quigley Throws a clean left jab. Quigley Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Veainu's chin! Veainu crumbles to the ground and Quigley follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Quigley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Matthew Quigley is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Matthew Quigley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright dives in and grabs Veainu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veainu pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch. #KD#
Veainu cracks Cartwright with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cartwright to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Muchy Cartwright has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Veainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
Veainu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice sprawl there from Veainu as Cartwright shoots in.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muchy Cartwright.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches with his opponent.
Cartwright landing knees to the body. #T1#
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Cartwright wants to clinch
and Veainu counters with a huge left! Cartwright 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 Cartwright from any more damage. A dominating finish by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 169
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minoru Ii.
Veainu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Minoru Ii misses the jab.#T1#
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Minoru Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
Minoru Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Minoru Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veainu, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Minoru Ii blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches. #T2#
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch but Veainu slips to the side
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minoru Ii moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Minoru Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Minoru Ii wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Minoru Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Minoru Ii has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii. #T4#
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu tries a body shot but Minoru Ii blocks it.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
A short right from Veainu on the inside. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Veainu moves away
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Minoru Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minoru Ii takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a crisp right that sends Minoru Ii to the canvas! Veainu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Veainu throws a hook but Godoi blocks it.
Godoi is looking to counter punch.
Godoi slips under a jab.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godoi.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Godoi slips the punch.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Godoi finds it's way through Veainu's defenses.
A big right from Godoi misses.
Godoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Godoi slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veainu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godoi throws a big shot that misses.
Godoi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Godoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Godoi.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Godoi moved out of range.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Godoi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godoi swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.#T3#
Godoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Godoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu throws a jab when Godoi was well out of range.
Godoi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Veainu throws out a powerful jab.
Veainu throws a hook but Godoi avoids it easily.
Godoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godoi takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.#T4#
Godoi throws an off balance right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
A big right from Godoi misses.
Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godoi.
Veainu moves out of range as Godoi strikes.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Godoi slips the punch.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Godoi.
Godoi tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu lands a jab.
Godoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Godoi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi takes one to the chin there.
Veainu throws a jab when Godoi was well out of range.
Godoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu lands a nice looking body shot.
Godoi misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Veainu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Godoi.
Godoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu throws the left hand but Godoi avoids the punch easily.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Godoi moves out of range.
Godoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godoi moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godoi.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Godoi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veainu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Godoi defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Godoi moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Godoi misses
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godoi with a nice cross.
Godoi throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veainu.
The crowd cheers as Godoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Godoi loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Godoi throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Godoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Godoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Godoi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Godoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Godoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godoi.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Godoi's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu with a hook.
Godoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Godoi is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Veainu sizes up Godoi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Godoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu takes a swing at Godoi's ribcage but misses.
Godoi is looking to counter punch.
Godoi swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
A little feinted left hand from Godoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Godoi misses with a jab to the body
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi slips a jab from Veainu.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godoi slips a straight right by Veainu.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Godoi misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Godoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godoi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Godoi misses the target.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.
Veainu misses with a body shot
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Godoi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Godoi moved out of range.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godoi.
Godoi throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godoi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godoi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veainu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Godoi scrambles back to his feet.
Godoi slips a jab from Veainu.
A counter left hand to the body from Godoi misses its target.
Godoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Veainu jabs at Godoi's body.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu lands with a straight right. Godoi didn't see that one coming.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Godoi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Godoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Godoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Godoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Godoi slips under a jab from Veainu.
Godoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Godoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Godoi with a nice cross.
Godoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Godoi takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Godoi.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu really dominated that round.
That's time! Godoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Godoi moved out of range nicely.
Veainu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godoi throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Godoi throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godoi avoids the body shot from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi counters with a two punch combo.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Godoi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Godoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godoi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Godoi's head.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Godoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A slow jab from Godoi misses its intended target.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godoi moves away from the strike by Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
Godoi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi slips a straight right by Veainu.
Godoi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Godoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
It looked like Godoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veainu.#T3#
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Godoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Godoi in his tracks.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godoi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Godoi moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Godoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu misses with a body shot
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godoi misses with a series of wild punches.
Godoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
It looked like Godoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Godoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Guilherme Godoi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Godoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Godoi throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Godoi misses with a looping right.
Veainu swings for the body but Godoi moves out of range.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Godoi looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi staying out of range there.
Godoi throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godoi throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.#T1#
Godoi throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Godoi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Godoi is out of range.
Godoi throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Godoi takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Godoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Guilherme Godoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Veainu.
Godoi misses the shot to the body.
Godoi misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godoi swings widly with a right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Godoi defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Godoi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Veainu lands with a cross.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godoi.
A counter left hand to the body from Godoi misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Veainu.
Veainu throws the left hand but Godoi avoids the punch easily.
Godoi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Siale Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the body from Godoi misses
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu throws a hook but Godoi blocks it.
It looked like Godoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veainu.
Godoi lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Veainu. That snapped Godoi's head back.
Godoi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Godoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godoi.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godoi moves away.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Highland 152
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Veainu misses.
It looked like Car was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veainu.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Veainu.#ROC2#Car is rocked!
Car blocks a jab.
Car swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu drops Car with a big left hand! Car is injured, injured bad! Veainu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!

Event: Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Godoi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Godoi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veainu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Godoi scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
We've been told by Veainu's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veainu misses the jab.
Godoi throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Godoi finds it's way round the side to connect with Veainu's head.
Veainu lunges at Godoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Godoi's hand.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu defending well as Godoi loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Godoi staying out of range there.
Godoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godoi.#T1#
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu scores with a sloppy right hand. Godoi should have avoided that one.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Godoi moved out of range.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Godoi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Veainu. Those never looked like landing.
Godoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Godoi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godoi slips under a jab from Veainu.
A countering left hand to the body from Godoi misses.#T2#
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Godoi moves away and avoids it.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Godoi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Godoi digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godoi.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Godoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godoi! But no joy.
Godoi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Godoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.#T3#
Godoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Veainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veainu takes a swing at Godoi's ribcage but misses.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Godoi ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Godoi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Godoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Godoi moves away from the strike by Veainu. #T4#
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Godoi's head but Godoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godoi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Godoi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Godoi counters with a nice body shot.
Godoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Godoi slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Godoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Godoi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godoi's head backwards.#CUT#That has opened up Guilherme Godoi's cut even more.
Godoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Godoi misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guilherme Godoi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Godoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Godoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Godoi.
A jab from Godoi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi punishes Veainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
A nice side step and Godoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godoi.
Godoi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Godoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Godoi misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Godoi cracks a nice hook into Veainu's ribs.
Godoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Godoi. #T2#
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Godoi slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godoi! But no joy.
Veainu throws a good cross that connects.
Godoi connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godoi lands a really nice looking cross but Veainu seems unphased.
Godoi slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godoi blocks a jab.
Godoi blocks a jab.#T3#
Godoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Godoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Godoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Godoi manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Veainu. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veainu misses with a left hand
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Godoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu. #T4#
Veainu stuns Godoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Godoi misses with a straight left.
Godoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godoi.
Veainu tries to bum rush Godoi with a series of wild strikes but Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Godoi is just out of range.
Godoi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Veainu misses.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Godoi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Godoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Veainu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veainu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guilherme Godoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Godoi ducks down to avoid it.
Godoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Godoi misses the shot to the body.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godoi. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Godoi misses. #T1#
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lunges at Godoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Godoi's hand.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godoi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Godoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Godoi dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
It seemed like Godoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Godoi. #T2#
Godoi lands a right hook to the body.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Godoi slips a jab from Veainu.
Godoi thuds a left hand into Veainu's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand.
Godoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Godoi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Godoi lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
Godoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Godoi.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Oh Veainu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Godoi drops Veainu with a naaaaasty hook - Veainu is in real trouble here! Godoi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Godoi!
Guilherme Godoi is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Guilherme Godoi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 134
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veainu prevents the takedown attempt.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu 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.
Siddik ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
Siddik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Siddik misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Siddik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu cracks Siddik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Veainu misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Siddik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siddik misses with the ground and pound.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siddik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Siddik working the ground and pound but Veainu is defending the strikes.
Veainu tries to improve position but can't.
Siddik cracks Veainu with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Siddik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Siddik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siddik landing a few strikes.
Siddik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veainu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veainu regains half guard.
Veainu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik.
Siddik is keen to just control but Veainu is a slippery customer.
Veainu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik. #T2#
Siddik trying to pass the guard but Veainu defending well.
Siddik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Siddik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Veainu to regain full guard.
Siddik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siddik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Siddik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ebubekir Siddik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siddik misses with a straight left.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siddik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veainu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siddik somewhat.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Siddik manages to avoid it.
Siddik misses with a straight left.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Siddik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Siddik with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Siddik blocks a jab.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target. #TD2#
Siddik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Veainu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Veainu gets full guard.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siddik throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Siddik throws a big right hand that misses.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siddik. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siddik throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Siddik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siddik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Siddik fails with the takedown.
Veainu throws a hook but Siddik blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Siddik moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ebubekir Siddik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Siddik tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Veainu misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Siddik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Siddik misses with the head strike.
Veainu gets underhooks to prevent Siddik's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Siddik breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siddik was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siddik staying out of range there.#KD#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Siddik crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Siddik back to his feet!#ROC#Siddik is rocked!
Veainu cracks Siddik with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Veainu lands a really nice looking cross but Ziskie seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a hook but Ziskie blocks it.
Ziskie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ziskie feints and as Veainu raises his hands in defense, Ziskie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veainu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziskie is one step ahead there.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is adopting a defensive guard.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.#T1#
Ziskie won't allow Veainu to sweep him here.
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Ziskie misses with a takedown
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nice jab there from Veainu. #CL2#
Ziskie pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ziskie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ziskie.
Ziskie jumps guard but Veainu stands there with Ziskie around his waist. Ziskie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Veainu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Ziskie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Veainu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Veainu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Veainu won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
Ziskie being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veainu won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziskie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Ziskie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ziskie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Ziskie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Veainu. No joy for Ziskie on that attempt.
Veainu throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head. #T1#
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu misses with a hook. Ziskie ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziskie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Veainu pinned against the cage. Veainu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Veainu scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Veainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ziskie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veainu defends well and Ziskie ends up having to push Veainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ziskie.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Ziskie counters with a shoot takedown. Veainu fights it but they end up in guard.
Ziskie advances to half guard.
Veainu is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie is pressing down on Veainu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veainu is holding on for now. #T3#
Ziskie not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu is looking to improve his position.
Ziskie stalling.
Ziskie is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veainu trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well.
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Ziskie sits in half guard.
Ziskie passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ziskie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Ziskie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ziskie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Ziskie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well.
Ziskie is looking to stall here but Veainu recovers full guard.
Mike Ziskie has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ziskie is pushing down on Veainu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Veainu is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziskie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Veainu is staying active underneath Ziskie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ziskie trying to control from Veainu's half guard. Veainu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ziskie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziskie trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ziskie stands and throws Veainu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Ziskie swings around for an armbar but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ziskie's guard.#SUB2#
Ziskie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziskie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Ziskie trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Ziskie stays in close to Veainu's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Veainu controls Ziskie momentarily but Ziskie frees himself.
Veainu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ziskie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Veainu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ziskie holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Ziskie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veainu lands a two punch combo.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Ziskie feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
Ziskie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
A big right from Veainu misses. #CL2#
Ziskie rushes Veainu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veainu cracks Ziskie with a nice body shot.
Ziskie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie feints the counter takedown.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Ziskie ducks down to avoid it. #T2##KD#
Veainu drops Ziskie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ziskie 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. #ROC#Ziskie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ziskie flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ziskie is out cold! Veainu holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov with a nice calf kick.
Leonov misses with a double jab
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov wants to slow Veainu down by chopping away at his legs.
Veainu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Leonov moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leonov digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Leonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leonov is looking to chop away at Veainu's legs.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leonov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leonov misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leonov! Veainu lets Leonov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov. That snapped Veainu's head back.
A low kick from Leonov misses
and Veainu rattles Leonov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Leonov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Veainu dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Leonov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siale Veainu! Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 123
Date: Dec 26, 2021

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

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

Event: Highland 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Godoi missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Godoi misses the jab.
Godoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Godoi is just out of range.
We've been told by Godoi's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Godoi throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Godoi throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godoi slips under a jab from Veainu.
Godoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Godoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
Veainu jabs Godoi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godoi.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Godoi.
Veainu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Godoi.
Godoi misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Godoi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Godoi misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Godoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Godoi misses its target.
A slow jab from Godoi misses its intended target.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godoi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godoi.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veainu slips a straight right by Godoi.#KD2#
Veainu cracks Godoi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Godoi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him? #T3#
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#KD2#
Veainu sends Godoi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Godoi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Godoi is rocked!#CUT2#Guilherme Godoi's cut is getting worse.
Veainu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Godoi! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: Highland 113
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1##TD#
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veainu was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu seems keen to control Barbosa's posture.#SUB#
Barbosa drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Barbosa off! Barbosa jumps back into Veainu's guard. #SUB#
Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veainu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Veainu in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veainu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veainu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #SUB#
Veainu lying in Barbosa's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Barbosa decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Veainu taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 99
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov lands with a hook. Veainu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leonov swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Leonov.
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!
Leonov looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonov takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Leonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veainu blocks a low kick nicely.
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Leonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonov misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Leonov. #T2#
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonov misses the target.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veainu scores with the left hand. Leonov knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
A big right from Leonov misses.
A slow jab from Leonov misses its intended target.
Leonov with a jab.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov takes one to the side of the head.
Veainu throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Veainu staying out of range there.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonov moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Leonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
A punch lands to the side of Veainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
Veainu moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Leonov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leonov under the eye.#ROC2#Leonov is rocked!
Leonov scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Leonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Veainu drops Leonov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leonov 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Leonov to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Leonov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Leonov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!

Event: Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Veainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakuraba under the eye.
Jab by Sakuraba.#TD#
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Veainu to the mat! Veainu manages to get full guard.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Veainu is controlling Sakuraba's posture.
Veainu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veainu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veainu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuraba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Veainu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Veainu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sakuraba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Veainu controlling the position.
Sakuraba postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu trying to control the position here.
Veainu looking to control.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu is pulling down on Sakuraba's head to control his posture.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba prevents Veainu from getting back to his feet.
Veainu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuraba trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Veainu.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Sakuraba avoids it with no problem.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakuraba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Sakuraba feints and as Veainu raises his hands in defense, Sakuraba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakuraba won't allow Veainu to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu trying to control the position here.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Veainu pulls Sakuraba in to control the position.
Veainu wants to stand and escape but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Veainu pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Sakuraba throws a big right hand that misses.
Veainu looking for a sweep. Not yet Veainu, not yet.
Sakuraba throws a big right hand that misses.
Veainu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Veainu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Veainu controlling the position.
Sakuraba postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Veainu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sakuraba wants to control but Veainu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
Veainu wants to stand but Sakuraba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Veainu postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hayato Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sakuraba shoots in and bounces Veainu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veainu controlling the position.
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakuraba postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakuraba throws a big right hand that misses.
Veainu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Sakuraba is fighting to break Veainu's control of his arms but Veainu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Veainu wants to stand up but Sakuraba is controlling him.
Hayato Sakuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Veainu pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veainu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Veainu wants to stand but Sakuraba is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sakuraba throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakuraba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.#T2#
Sakuraba takes one on the button.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Sakuraba feinted with a counter takedown.
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Veainu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuraba throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu lands an overhand right.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with Veainu, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes Veainu against the cage but Veainu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Veainu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakuraba tries to counter with a takedown but Veainu is quick to defend against it.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown but Veainu sprawls well.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Sakuraba slips the punch.
Jab by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Sakuraba.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Sakuraba toppling to the canvas! Sakuraba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakuraba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Veainu's waist but Veainu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Sakuraba avoids it with no problem.
Sakuraba with a jab.
Sakuraba swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Siale Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Sakuraba's shoulder, as Sakuraba tries to avoid the shot.
Sakuraba throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Sakuraba toppling to the canvas! Sakuraba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Sakuraba is rocked!
Veainu pounces like a tiger and cracks Sakuraba with a vicious hook! Sakuraba is down but not out! Veainu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Siale Veainu!

Event: Highland 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.#TD#
Veainu tries to sprawl but Barbosa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
Veainu keeping hold of Barbosa's head, controlling as best he can.
Barbosa 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.
Veainu is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Veainu tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barbosa is keen to just control but Veainu is a slippery customer.
Veainu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Barbosa is thwarting Veainu's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Veainu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Veainu is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veainu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Veainu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veainu sees it coming and defends easily.
Barbosa moves into full mount! Veainu won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Barbosa is working for a guillotine from mount but Veainu frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Barbosa scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Barbosa has control of Veainu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Veainu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Veainu tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.
Barbosa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Veainu is bucking up trying to escape but Barbosa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Veainu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Veainu 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.#SUB#
Barbosa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Veainu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veainu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barbosa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Veainu's legs.
Veainu is looking to regain half guard here but Barbosa keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Veainu is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veainu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barbosa misses with the ground and pound.
Veainu wants to control but Barbosa postures up.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Veainu is defending well.
Veainu is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Veainu is looking to get back to his feet here but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Veainu's back.
Barbosa has the hooks in. Veainu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for the choke but no joy.
Veainu rolls, trying to escape but Barbosa keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Barbosa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Veainu won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Barbosa off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa retains his middleweight title!

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

#R1#
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot. #KD2#
Veainu cracks Askrew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Askrew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him? #ROC2#Askrew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Askrew moves away and avoids it.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Veainu avoids it well and moves away.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Veainu throws a hook but Askrew blocks it.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Askrew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Askrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Askrew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veainu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Askrew, into his guard. #REVB#
Askrew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veainu is one step ahead there.
Veainu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Askrew is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Askrew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Askrew looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veainu passes into side control.
Askrew is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Veainu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askrew is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Askrew's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Askrew is breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Veainu controlling from the full mount.
Askrew is desperately trying to improve his position but Veainu has a good base and remains in mount.
Veainu controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Askrew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Veainu controlling from the full mount.
Askrew tries to improve his position but instead Veainu has taken his back!
Veainu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Askrew tries to roll but Veainu sticks to his back.
Askrew is keeping busy.
Askrew tries to escape but Veainu has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Veainu biding his time, controlling Askrew.
Veainu is trying to stick to Askrew's back but Askrew is turning into Veainu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Veainu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Askrew.
Veainu has control of Askrew's left arm, preventing Askrew from doing any damage. #SUB#
Askrew has gone for a leg lock! Veainu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askrew's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Veainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askrew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veainu has managed to get both his arms back between Askrew's legs - danger averted.
Veainu trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Askrew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Askrew has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Veainu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Askrew has tightened it up now! Veainu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Askrew!
A victorious Ben Askrew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from McMaggara.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McMaggara shoots in but Veainu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McMaggara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Veainu but Veainu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandingo McMaggara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McMaggara looking to score a takedown here. Veainu is defending well but McMaggara drives through and ends up in Veainu's guard.

Veainu has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McMaggara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McMaggara can't get the takedown.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McMaggaras head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMaggara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McMaggara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McMaggara is breathing heavily.#T1#
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
McMaggara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Veainu counters with a big right hand! Oh McMaggara is in trouble here! Veainu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!

Event: IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Car misses with a series of wild punches.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Car manages to avoid it.
Car swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Car scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Car.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Car throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: IXF LV
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Punchy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Veainu thuds his right hand into Punchy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.#KD#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Punchy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Punchy looks OK. Veainu waves Punchy back to his feet!#ROC#Punchy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Punchy is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu is stalking Punchy. Punchy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Veainu, and it's lights out! Punchy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: IXF LIII
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godoi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Veainu slips a straight right by Godoi.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Godoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Godoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Godoi lands the left hand.
A combination from Godoi does no damage.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Godoi with a body shot.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Godoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Godoi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Godoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godoi misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Godoi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Godoi misses with a right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godoi misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Godoi toppling to the canvas! Godoi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#CUT2#Guilherme Godoi's cut is getting worse.
Godoi swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Godoi toppling to the canvas! Godoi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Godoi misses with a hook.
Godoi throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu slips a straight right by Godoi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godoi.
Veainu moves out of range as Godoi strikes.
Godoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Godoi cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Veainu counter with a right hand. #T1#
Godoi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Godoi jabs Veainu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Godoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu. #T2#
Godoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Godoi with a body shot.
Godoi misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Godoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Godoi misses with a hook #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Godoi toppling to the canvas! Godoi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Godoi is rocked!#CUT2#Guilherme Godoi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donk. Godoi catches Veainu right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Godoi.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Godoi avoids it with no problem.
Godoi cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Godoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Godoi thinking.
Godoi looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Godoi scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godoi misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Guilherme Godoi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Godoi throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Godoi throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godoi moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves out of range as Godoi strikes.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Godoi misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Godoi! Veainu lets Godoi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Godoi.
Good exchange - Godoi coming out on top.
Godoi misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#T2#
Godoi misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Godoi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Godoi misses the target.
Godoi throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Godoi toppling to the canvas! Godoi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Oh Godoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Guilherme Godoi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu is the new middleweight champion!

Event: IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Leonov throws a leg kick that misses.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu swinging wildly here.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
Leonov throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leonov! Veainu lets Leonov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.#KD#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Leonov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leonov looks OK. Veainu waves Leonov back to his feet!#ROC#Leonov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonov slips a straight right by Veainu.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leonov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Leonov toppling to the canvas! Leonov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Leonov throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Leonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu steps in with a hook that catches Leonov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Veainu follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Leonov looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!

Event: IXF XLIV
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Godoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godoi unleashes a big counter combination but Veainu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godoi moves away.
Godoi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Godoi slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
A little jabbing left from Godoi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Godoi.
Godoi slips a jab from Veainu.
Godoi unleashes a big counter combination but Veainu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Siale Veainu has been cut.
Godoi throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Godoi avoids the body shot from Veainu. #T1#
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Godoi throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu works Godoi's body with a nice hook.
Godoi walks into a stiff left hand from Veainu.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Godoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Godoi moved out of range.
Godoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Godoi lands with a cross.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Godoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godoi throws a big shot that misses.
Godoi slips a jab from Veainu.
Godoi unleashes a big counter combination but Veainu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Veainu misses with a right hand
letting Godoi counter with a right hand. #KD#
Veainu drops Godoi with a beautiful combination! Godoi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Veainu is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
Godoi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Godoi misses with a straight right.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Godoi counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Veainu badly! Godoi follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Veainu out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Godoi finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guilherme Godoi!
Guilherme Godoi is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Guilherme Godoi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Siddik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veainu.
Siddik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Siddik leaves his chin hanging out and Veainu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Siddik crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: IXF XXXVIII
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Veainu tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses the shot to the body.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Ziskie moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Ziskie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veainu throws a monster overhand right that drops Ziskie! Veainu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Siddik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veainu on his heels. He'll look to pass Veainu's guard now, I'm sure.
Siddik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siddik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Siddik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Siddik postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu has Siddik pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Siddik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Veainu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siddik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siddik trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siddik throws a big right hand that misses.
Siddik throwing strikes but missing.
Siddik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Siddik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#T2##CL#
Veainu gets tackled into the cage by Siddik. Siddik maintains the clinch.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Siddik works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Veainu controls Siddik momentarily but Siddik frees himself.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Veainu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siddik controls the pace.
Siddik looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Siddik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veainu's guard. #REVR#
Siddik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Siddik throwing strikes but missing.
Siddik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siddik wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Siddik throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siddik. #T4#
Siddik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Siddik is working Veainu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Siddik postures up.
Veainu has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siddik sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siddik shoots in and drives through. Veainu sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Siddik tries to counter with a takedown but Veainu is quick to defend against it.
Siddik fails with the takedown
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Veainu throws the left hand but Siddik avoids the punch easily.
Siddik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Siddik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Nice cross by Veainu.#T1##KD2#
Veainu sends Siddik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Siddik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Siddik is rocked!
Siddik walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Veainu swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

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

Event: IXF XXVII
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Home doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Home throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Home scores with a body shot.
Veainu stuns Home with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Home misses with a body shot.
Home throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: Highland 41
Date: May 10, 2021

#R1#
Ulibarri closes the distance but Veainu moves to the side #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Ulibarri toppling to the canvas! Ulibarri scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Veainu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ulibarri tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Veainu wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: Highland 30
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Veainu defending well as Tom loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Tom ducks down to avoid it.
Tom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Tom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Roundabout Tom has been cut.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Tom's head but Tom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Veainu manages to circle out of the way.
Tom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Veainu cracks Tom with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tom to stand back up!#ROC2#Tom is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tom ducks into an uppercut from Veainu and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: Highland 16
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1#
Veainu throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Turnbull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Turnbull is looking to clinch.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Turnbull appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Veainu misses.
A big right from Veainu misses.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Turnbull tries to counter by clinching up but Veainu breaks away and moves out of range.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turnbull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Veainu. Turnbull falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Veainu!

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

Event: Highland 6
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Abbott looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abbott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Abbott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abbott lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Siale Veainu has been cut.
Abbott with a nice cross.
Abbott drops Veainu with a naaaaasty hook - Veainu is in real trouble here! Abbott dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xander Abbott!

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