Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wassermann is just out of range.#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz digs a right hand into Wassermann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wassermann's gas tank.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wassermann digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Wassermann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diaz has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wassermann.#TD#
Diaz pulls Wassermann into guard.
Wassermann postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Wassermann defends easily. #T1#
Wassermann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Wassermann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wassermann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Wassermann postures up. #SUB#
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wassermann doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can Wassermann escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noel Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Noel Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Moura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wassermann moves away.
Wassermann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moura tries a head kick but it misses.
Wassermann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wassermann! But no joy.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Wassermann shows good takedown defense.
Wassermann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
Wassermann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moura with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Moura. 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.#TD#
Moura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wassermann quickly recovers to half guard.
Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Moura moves nicely into side control.
Wassermann defending against the ground and pound.
Moura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wassermann is not content to let Moura control the position.
Moura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moura throws an elbow but Wassermann slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wassermann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Moura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Moura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wassermann, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Moura tries for a kimura but Wassermann is defending well.
Wassermann is trying to buck Moura off.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wassermann keeps working. #T3#
Moura is trying to ground and pound but Wassermann uses the momentary lack of control by Moura to regain half guard.
Moura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wassermann defending well though.
Moura wants to pass to mount but Wassermann is defending the position.
Moura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wassermann has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Acme Island Savages. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ground and pound from Moura.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wassermann keeps working.
Moura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura wants to take a breather but Wassermann is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wassermann can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Moura prevents Wassermann from standing back up.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moura wants to take a breather but Wassermann is having none of it.
Moura is looking to advance position but Wassermann won't allow it.
Moura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wassermann! #SUB#
Wassermann defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moura.
Moura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Moura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wassermann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Moura is working for a guillotine from mount but Wassermann frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura tries to control but Wassermann wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marques Moura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wassermann pinned against the cage. Wassermann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moura with a nice calf kick.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Moura dives in and grabs Wassermann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wassermann pushes down on Moura's head and hops out.
Wassermann wants to counter the offense by Moura and move into the clinch position.
Moura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Wassermann shows good takedown defense.
Wassermann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moura throws an off balance right hand
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD#
Moura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moura connects with a nice short shot to Wassermann's temple. #SUB#
Moura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura is looking to advance position but Wassermann won't allow it. #SUB#
Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wassermann sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Wassermann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wassermann tries to kick Moura off but Moura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Moura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moura 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.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Wassermann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Wassermann is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him
Wassermann is staying active underneath Moura, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Wassermann defends the submission attempt.
Wassermann is refusing to be controlled, as Moura sits in half guard.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wassermann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4##SUB#
Moura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wassermann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moura.
Moura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wassermann can do to turn this around?
Moura thows a huge punch but Wassermann dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Wassermann defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Moura 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moura is trying to control. Wassermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Marques Moura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Moura tries for a takedown but Wassermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Moura is predictable there
and Wassermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KJ Wassermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura shoots for a takedown but Wassermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Wassermann.
Wassermann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Moura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wassermann is looking for the big counter here.
KJ Wassermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura shoots and misses
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Wassermann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura.
Moura scores with a hook to the body. Wassermann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marques Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura misses with a body shot
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Wassermann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wassermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wassermann but Wassermann pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moura misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wassermann misses.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wassermann sprawls well. Wassermann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Moura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wassermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wassermann unleashes a big counter combination but Moura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Moura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wassermann throws out a counter right but Moura avoids it with no problem.
Moura tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Wassermann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moura shoots in for a takedown but Wassermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wassermann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
Wassermann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moura with a body shot.
Moura tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Wassermann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Moura misses.
Moura tries to clinch but Wassermann moves away
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Moura tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moura shoots for a takedown but Wassermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wassermann misses.
Wassermann stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Moura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wassermann keeps working.
Moura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Moura is looking for a kimura but Wassermann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage.
Moura is pressing down on Wassermann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wassermann is holding on for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for KJ Wassermann!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for KJ Wassermann!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for KJ Wassermann!

KJ Wassermann wins by unanimous decision!
KJ Wassermann opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Marques Moura was interviewed post fight and said 'Seja dono da sua boca, para não ser escravo de suas palavras.'.

Event: Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1##CL#
Wassermann has closed the distance and engaged Ries in a clinch.
Wassermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ries wants to get back to striking at distance but Wassermann won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Ries fails to land.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ries misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Wassermann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ries.
Wassermann tries a body shot but Ries blocks it.
Ries is looking to break free of the clinch but Wassermann has double underhooks.
Ries lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Ries 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.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Wassermann tries to stall but Ries uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ries has Wassermann pushed against the cage.
Ries blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Ries.
Ries lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Ries blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Ries avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
A short right from Ries.
Ries working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Ries misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ries.
Wassermann has a couple of punches blocked by Ries.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ries.
Wassermann lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Ries controls the action.
Wassermann works on Ries's body with a couple of short punches.
Wassermann scores with a shoulder strike.
Wassermann working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ries.
Ries working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Ries gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann tries a body shot but Ries blocks it.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann. #T2#
Wassermann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Ries is pushing Wassermann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Ries working aggressively here.
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ries backwards.
Ries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ries tries to circle away but Wassermann has him pinned against the cage.
Wassermann tries a body shot but Ries blocks it.
Nice body punch from Wassermann - that landed with a thud.
Ries blocking some punches.
Wassermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Wassermann as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Ries manages to break the clinch.
Wassermann lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ries lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wassermann doesn't seem phased though.
Wassermann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Ries walks into a jab.
Ries ducks under a wild hook from Wassermann.
Ries let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wassermann counters with a stiff right hand.
Wassermann misses with a hook. Ries ducked under it nicely.
Wassermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Ries's head.
Wassermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ries. #CL2#
Ries rushes Wassermann and presses him up against the cage.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ries blocking some punches.
Wassermann lands a shot to the body.
Ries is looking to break free of the clinch but Wassermann has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann trying to control the position but instead, Ries has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wassermann into the cage.
Ries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ries.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ries's elbow. #BC2#
Ries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wassermann tries to clinch up but Ries circles away and keeps his distance.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Wassermann lands a body shot. #CL#
Wassermann closes the distance and clinches.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann blocks a body shot from Ries.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ries backwards.
Ries can't find room to land a body shot as Wassermann controls the action. #BC2#
Ries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Ries. That snapped Wassermann's head back.
Wassermann clobbers Ries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wassermann!
A big right from Ries misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Wassermann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ries darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wassermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wassermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ries manages to avoid it.
Ries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wassermann with a body shot.
Wassermann throws a one two combo.
Ries misses with an uppercut. Wassermann saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Wassermann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wassermann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ries staying out of range there.
Ries on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wassermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ries manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Wassermann is just out of range.
Wassermann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ries misses with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ries 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.
Ries lands with a good body shot.
Ries misses with a leg kick.
KJ Wassermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Ries digs a good body shot into Wassermann's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ries misses with a combination
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ries on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wassermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Ries swinging wildly here.
Ries lands a slapping body shot.
Wassermann checks a low kick from Ries.
Good shot there by Ries.
Nice uppercut there from Wassermann.
Ries changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wassermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ries's head backwards.
Ries avoids the body shot from Wassermann.
Wassermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ries moves away.
Wassermann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ries stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Wassermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ries is just out of range.#T2#
Wassermann tries to clinch but Ries moves out of range.
Wassermann throws a lazy right hand but Ries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ries moves out of range of the strikes.
Wassermann scores with a jab to the body.
Wassermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ries.
Wassermann blocks a leg kick.
Wassermann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ries throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ries swings for the body but Wassermann moves out of range.
Ries is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wassermann rather than just go for the knockout.
Wassermann connects with a looping right hand.
Wassermann lands with a hook. Ries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wassermann with a jab.
Wassermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ries can do to turn this around?
Wassermann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wassermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ries was well out of range. Poor timing from Wassermann.#T3#
Wassermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ries.
Wassermann lands with a good body shot.
Wassermann cracks Ries with an open hand slap.
KJ Wassermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wassermann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wassermann misses with a wild body shot.
Wassermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wassermann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Wassermann misses.
Wassermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wassermann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wassermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wassermann loads up on a big right hand but Ries slips the punch.
Ries ducks under a wild hook from Wassermann.
Ries keeps the fight on the outside.
Wassermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wassermann takes a swing at Ries's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Wassermann. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Wassermann takes the fight into the clinch.
Ries lands a nice shot to the body.
Ries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wassermann or not.
Ries wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann is stalling here.
Ries blocks an uppercut.
Ries misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ries goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ries tries to break the clinch but Wassermann is controlling the position.
Ries tries to work over Wassermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Wassermann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wassermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ries.
Ries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wassermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wassermann misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ries.
Ries catches Wassermann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wassermann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ries just misses with a punch to the body.
Ries on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ries on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wassermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ries.
Wassermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Wassermann's corner calls for a 1-2. Wassermann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wassermann scores with a one two! Ries had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wassermann fails to land with a series of punches.
Wassermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ries. #T1#
Wassermann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ries lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Wassermann is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Wassermann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wassermann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ries moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ries tries to clinch but Wassermann is having none of it.
Wassermann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ries misses with an uppercut.
Wassermann jabs Ries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wassermann lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Ries finds it's target.
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!
Wassermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wassermann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wassermann lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Wassermann lands with a hook. Ries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wassermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ries manages to avoid it.
Wassermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ries was well out of range. Poor timing from Wassermann.
Wassermann throws a jab when Ries was well out of range.
Wassermann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wassermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ries is just out of range.
Ries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ries cracks a nice hook into Wassermann's ribs.
Wassermann misses with a hook
and Ries counters with a straight right hand.
KJ Wassermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wassermann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ries momentarily.
Ries has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ries there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ries lands a body shot.
Wassermann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ries misses with a kick to the body
and Wassermann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wassermann lands with a nice body punch.
Wassermann moves in looking to clinch but Ries pushes him off.
Ries appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Ries tries to land a leg kick but Wassermann saw it coming and moves away.
Wassermann throws a hook but Ries avoids it easily.
Ries loads up on a big right hand but Wassermann slips the punch.
Ries throws a low kick but Wassermann avoids it.
Ries needs to keep his hands up - Wassermann had a free shot at his head there.
Ries misses with a low kick.
Wassermann is looking to counter punch.
Ries throws a head kick that misses.
Wassermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ries tries to move into range but Wassermann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wassermann drops his hands momentarily and Ries takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ries tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wassermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ries swings for the body but Wassermann moves out of range.
Wassermann scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Wassermann misses
and Ries counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Ries takes one on the button.
Ries scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wassermann misses with a looping left.
Ries scores with a jab to the body.
Ries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wassermann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ries in his tracks.
Wassermann swinging wildly here.
Wassermann sizes up Ries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wassermann is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Wassermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wassermann.
Eric Ries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wassermann manages to avoid it.
Ries gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wassermann.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Wassermann!
KJ Wassermann opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Murphy slips under a jab from Wassermann.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wassermann.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wassermann.
Wassermann sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Wassermann avoids it this time.
Wassermann looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wassermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wassermann.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Wassermann swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Wassermann fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Wassermann keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy stops Wassermann from standing up.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wassermann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Wassermann is working away.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Wassermann won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Wassermann is defending it quite comfortably.
Wassermann is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him
Murphy is trying to control. Wassermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wassermann could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Wassermann is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Murphy!

Event: Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 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.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leyton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Leyton shoots in looking for a takedown but Wassermann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leyton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leyton throws a poor cross that misses
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Leyton with that takedown attempt. #T2##TD2#
Leyton gets the takedown into side control.
Wassermann bucks up and tries to throw Leyton off but instead Leyton has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wassermann covering up well under a series of strikes from Leyton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wassermann trying to get back to his feet but Leyton is in full control for now. #T3#
Leyton trying to control.
Wassermann covering up well and avoiding damage.
Leyton scores with punches to the body.
Leyton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wassermann preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leyton.
Leyton throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wassermann!
Leyton trying to control momentarily. #T4#
Wassermann wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Leyton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Leyton has good solid back control here.
Wassermann avoids the strikes from Leyton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton wants to control but Wassermann is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Leyton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leyton shoots for a double leg takedown but Wassermann sprawls well. He's pushed Leyton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timo Leyton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Leyton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a three punch combo that has Leyton backing up. Leyton nods at Wassermann to acknowledge the strikes.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
Wassermann stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
Wassermann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leyton manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton darts in looking for a takedown but Wassermann gets double underhooks and turns Leyton into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Wassermann misses the target.
KJ Wassermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Leyton misses with a takedown
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Wassermann slaps away a takedown attempt from Leyton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wassermann seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leyton fails to land the takedown.
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Wassermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leyton.
Leyton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Wassermann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Leyton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wassermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Leyton dives in and scores a takedown into Wassermann's guard.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wassermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leyton wants to pass the guard but Wassermann is keeping the position.
Leyton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leyton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wassermann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leyton on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton trying to control but Wassermann is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Wassermann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leyton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann slaps away a takedown attempt from Leyton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Wassermann. No joy for Leyton on that attempt.
Leyton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a stiff right hand.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD2#
Leyton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wassermann is trying to defend but Leyton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wassermann is not content to let Leyton control the position.
Leyton stalling away here and it's allowed Wassermann to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Leyton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Leyton wants to control from the top but Wassermann keeps moving.
Wassermann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wassermann tries to get out of the position.
Leyton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leyton trying to control but Wassermann is working from the bottom.
Leyton stops Wassermann from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Leyton misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Wassermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leyton.
Leyton misses with a takedown
and Leyton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Wassermann!
KJ Wassermann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Timo Leyton was interviewed post fight and said 'mehh'.

Event: Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Vercetti throws a jab when Wassermann was well out of range.
Vercetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wassermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vercetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Wassermann counters with a left to the body.
Wassermann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vercetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Wassermann misses.
The crowd cheers as Vercetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wassermann doesn't seem phased though.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
Vercetti misses with a hook
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Vercetti clinches with his opponent.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Vercetti controls the action.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vercetti lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vercetti trying to land knees to the body.
Wassermann scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wassermann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wassermann tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann has a couple of punches blocked by Vercetti.
Wassermann leaning against his opponent.
Wassermann working aggressively here.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vercetti can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Vercetti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Vercetti.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann trying to control the position but instead, Vercetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Wassermann is leaning against Vercetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wassermann blocks the elbow strike.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vercetti is leaning against Wassermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Vercetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vercetti.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann wants to stall.
Wassermann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vercetti tries to land knees in the clinch but Wassermann avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Vercetti.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vercetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wassermann controlling the action here for a moment.
Vercetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
Wassermann dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vercetti wants to get back to striking at distance but Wassermann won't allow it.
Vercetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Vercetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wassermann.
A bit of stalling here from Wassermann.
Wassermann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wassermann continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vercetti has had enough of the clinch but Wassermann keeps him there for the moment.
Wassermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Vercetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vercetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vercetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Wassermann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vercetti is trying to push Wassermann away but Wassermann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wassermann blocks it with crossed arms.
Vercetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vercetti tries to break the clinch but Wassermann is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but KJ Wassermann 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#
Vercetti scores with a jab to the body.
Vercetti tests Wassermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vercetti misses with a right hand
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vercetti throws an off balance right hand
and Vercetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Wassermann is out of range.
Wassermann tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Vercetti gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Wassermann.
KJ Wassermann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but Wassermann blocks with his arms.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vercetti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vercetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow. #T1#
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti takes a shot to the head.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Vercetti just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vercetti is pushing Wassermann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Vercetti wants to break free but Wassermann has control.
Wassermann blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann managing to block the knees to the body from Vercetti.
Wassermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti avoiding damage.
Vercetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Wassermann stalling in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wassermann 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.
Wassermann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wassermann lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Vercetti lands a nice uppercut.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wassermann avoids it.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short 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!
Wassermann lands an uppercut.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Vercetti lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Wassermann. #T3#
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann lands a nice uppercut.
Wassermann managing to block the knees to the body from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Wassermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti misses with a punch to the body.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
Vercetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wassermann.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Vercetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vercetti has Wassermann pressed against the cage.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vercetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Vercetti trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Wassermann has Vercetti pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Vercetti.
Wassermann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but KJ Wassermann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vercetti misses the jab.
Vercetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti misses with a body punch
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Wassermann slips the punch.
Wassermann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vercetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Vercetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercetti misses with a combination
and Wassermann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann moves out of range of the strikes.
Wassermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vercetti throws a right hand that misses
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Vercetti misses with a body punch
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Wassermann moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vercetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vercetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Wassermann gets tackled into the cage by Vercetti. Vercetti maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vercetti.
Vercetti lands with a left to the head.
Vercetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Vercetti tries to circle away but Wassermann has him pinned against the cage.
Wassermann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vercetti up against the cage.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vercetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Vercetti.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wassermann pushes Vercetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vercetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vercetti as Wassermann tries to tie him up.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
A short left from Wassermann.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wassermann blocks it with crossed arms.
Vercetti lands a body punch.
Vercetti tries to break free but Wassermann pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vercetti gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Wassermann cracks Vercetti with a nice body shot.
Wassermann lands a shoulder strike.
Wassermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Vercetti gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Vercetti.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Vercetti.
Wassermann prevents a body shot from Vercetti. #T4#
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wassermann's elbow.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wassermann avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wassermann avoiding damage as Vercetti throws knees to the body.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Vercetti lands 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!
Vercetti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vercetti lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Wassermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wassermann 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Moura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wassermann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wassermann.
Moura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moura wants a takedown.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bit of stalling here from Wassermann.
Moura's coach down at Big Island Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wassermann stops a takedown attempt from Moura.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Moura.
Moura can't get the takedown.
Moura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wassermann after a bit of a struggle.
Moura being controlled against the cage.
Wassermann presses Moura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wassermann prevents it.
A body shot lands from Wassermann.
Wassermann is pushing Moura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wassermann.
Wassermann digs a right hand into Moura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moura's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Wassermann.
Moura tries to score a body lock takedown but Wassermann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wassermann.
Moura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wassermann prevents it.
Wassermann digs a right hand into Moura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moura's gas tank.
Moura looks winded!
Wassermann has Moura pushed against the cage.
Moura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wassermann just leaning against Moura, taking a breather.
Wassermann is pushing Moura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wassermann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wassermann prevents it.
Good body shot from Wassermann.
A shot in the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann just leaning against Moura, taking a breather.
Moura wants a takedown but no success here.
Wassermann prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Moura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wassermann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wassermann.
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!
Wassermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wassermann lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wassermann.
Wassermann leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Wassermann.
Wassermann stalling against the cage.
Moura takes a shot to the head.
Moura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wassermann after a bit of a struggle.
Wassermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wassermann lands with a short shot to the head.
Moura goes for a takedown attempt but Wassermann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Moura gets a clinch. #T3#
Wassermann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wassermann scores with a shot to the side of Moura's head.
Wassermann taking a breather.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a left to the head.
Moura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wassermann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Moura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wassermann is stalling here.
Wassermann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wassermann lands with a light punch inside.
Wassermann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moura up against the cage.
Wassermann prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands an uppercut.
Wassermann lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Moura is rocked!
Wassermann throws a big uppercut that drops Moura! More strikes from Wassermann and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Moura lies dazed against the cage as Wassermann celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Wassermann!
A relieved looking KJ Wassermann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marques Moura was interviewed post fight and said 'Seja dono da sua boca, para não ser escravo de suas palavras.'.

Event: Highland 41
Date: May 10, 2021

#R1#
Wexler misses with a body shot.
Wexler loads up on a big right hand but Wassermann slips the punch.
Wassermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wexler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wassermann staying out of range there.
A jab from Wexler misses.
Wassermann misses with an uppercut.
Wexler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wassermann manages to avoid it.
Wexler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wassermann.
Wassermann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wexler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wassermann.
Wassermann cracks Wexler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wassermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wassermann misses with a wild body shot.
Wassermann blocks a jab.
Wassermann misses with a straight left.
Wexler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wassermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wassermann scores with a hook to the body. Wexler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wexler throws a looping overhand right but Wassermann ducks down to avoid it.
Wexler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wexler wants to counter the offense by Wassermann and move into the clinch position.
Wexler throws a jab when Wassermann was well out of range.
Rory Wexler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wexler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wassermann lands with a hook. Wexler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wassermann slips under a jab from Wexler.
Wassermann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wexler throws out a loose jab but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wassermann, as that shot connected.
Wexler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wexler throws a body punch but Wassermann moves out of range.
Wexler lands a right hook to the body.
Wexler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wassermann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Wexler pushes Wassermann up against the cage in a clinch.
Wassermann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wexler backwards.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wexler misses with the head strike.
Wassermann lands a shoulder strike.
Wexler misses with a body punch.
Wexler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Wexler presses Wassermann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wexler tries a body shot but Wassermann blocks it.
Wexler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wexler lands with a light punch inside.
Wassermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wassermann blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Wassermann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wassermann cracks a nice hook into Wexler's ribs.
Wexler with a hook.
Wassermann throws a series of punches but Wexler avoids them all with ease.
Wexler misses the shot to the body.
Wassermann staying out of range there.
Wassermann lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Wexler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wassermann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wexler throws a hook but Wassermann blocks it.
Wassermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wexler was well out of range. Poor timing from Wassermann.
Wassermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wexler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wassermann manages to avoid it.
Wexler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wassermann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wassermann misses with a body shot.
Wexler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wassermann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wassermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wexler.
Wexler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Wassermann.
Wexler lands with a shot to the body.
Wassermann scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wexler throws a hook to the side of Wassermann's head but Wassermann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wassermann throws a good cross that connects.
Wassermann walks into a straight right hand from Wexler.
Wexler slips under a jab from Wassermann.#T4#
Wexler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wexler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wassermann misses with a hook.
Wexler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wexler throws a shot from downtown. Wassermann moves away and avoids it.
Wassermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wexler moves away.
Wexler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wassermann.
Wexler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Wexler.
Wexler throws a body punch but Wassermann moves out of range.
Wexler moves forwards but Wassermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wassermann looks to land a combination but Wexler avoids it well.
Wassermann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wexler misses with a body shot
and Wassermann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wexler tries to clinch up
and Wassermann 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.

KJ Wassermann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wexler throws a jab but it's blocked by Wassermann.
Wassermann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wassermann swats away the attempt to clinch by Wexler.
The crowd cheers as Wassermann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wexler doesn't seem phased though.
KJ Wassermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Wexler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wassermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wassermann cracks Wexler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wassermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wexler.
Wexler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wassermann.
Wexler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wassermann connects with a body shot that sends Wexler's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wassermann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wassermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Wassermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wexler.
Wexler thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wassermann.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wassermann. Wexler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wassermann throws a jab when Wexler was well out of range.
Wassermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Wexler with a hook.
Wassermann lands a jab to the head.
Wexler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wassermann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Wassermann.
Wexler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wassermann.
Wassermann cracks Wexler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wassermann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wassermann walks into a left hand.
Wexler misses with a looping right.
Wexler slips a straight right by Wassermann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexler throws a hook to the side of Wassermann's head but Wassermann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wassermann throws a right and a left that Wexler avoids nicely.
Wexler tries to counter with a clinch but Wassermann shakes him off and moves away.
Wassermann lands with a right hand.
Wexler takes a swing at Wassermann's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Wassermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wexler was well out of range. Poor timing from Wassermann.
Wexler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wassermann.
Wexler throws a right hand that misses
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wexler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Wexler misses its intended target.
Wassermann slips a jab from Wexler.
Wassermann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wexler throws a big shot that misses.
Wexler misses with an uppercut.
Wassermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wexler moves away.
Wexler wants to counter the offense by Wassermann and move into the clinch position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wexler 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.
Wassermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wassermann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wexler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wexler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wassermann misses with a hook.
Wexler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wexler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Wexler looks to land a right hand but Wassermann moved out of range.
Wexler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wexler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wexler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wassermann.
It looked like Wassermann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wassermann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wassermann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wexler's hands.
Wexler looks to score with a jab to the body but Wassermann is just out of range.
Wexler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wexler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wexler misses the jab.
Wexler misses with a right hand
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
Wassermann 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. #CL2#
Wexler moves into the clinch successfully.
Wassermann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wexler backwards. #ROC#Wexler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexler struggles to land a body shot inside as Wassermann controls his hands.
Wexler is still on wobbly legs! Can Wassermann finish him?
Wexler misses with the head strike.
Wexler seems to have recovered his senses.
Wassermann tries to work over Wexler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wexler tries to work over Wassermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wexler as Wassermann tries to tie him up. #T4#
Wexler working aggressively here.
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Wexler.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Wexler controls the action.
Wexler lands a shoulder strike.
Wexler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann stalling in the clinch but Wexler improves position.
Wassermann pushes Wexler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wexler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wexler lands a nice uppercut.
Wexler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wexler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rory Wexler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wexler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rory Wexler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wassermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Wexler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wassermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Wassermann gets tackled into the cage by Wexler. Wexler maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wassermann.
Wexler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wexler misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Wassermann - that landed with a thud.
Wexler misses with a body punch.
Wexler lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
Wexler misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wexler scores with a shot to the side of Wassermann's head.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Wexler controls the action. #T1#
Wexler lands a body shot.
Wexler has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Wassermann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wexler or not.
Still in the clinch, Wexler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wexler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wexler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wexler misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wexler.
Wassermann prevents a body shot from Wexler.
A shot in the inside from Wexler.
A short right from Wexler on the inside.
Wexler has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Wexler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann tries to stall but Wexler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wassermann lands with a right to the head.
Wexler lands a hook that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Wassermann lands a hook that snaps the head of Wexler backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wexler lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Wexler gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wexler lands with a light punch inside.
Wassermann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wassermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wexler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wexler gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wexler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wexler tries to work over Wassermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wexler misses with a punch to the body.
Wexler tries to throw a body punch but Wassermann avoids it by throwing Wexler back against the cage. #T3#
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Wassermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wexler.
Wexler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wexler throws a head punch that misses.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Wexler controls the action.
A short left from Wexler.
Wexler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wassermann's elbow.
A short right from Wexler on the inside.
Wassermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Wassermann prevents a body shot from Wexler.
Wassermann tries to break the clinch but Wexler is controlling the position.
Wexler gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann lands a right hand.
Wassermann trying to stall but Wexler improves his position.
Wexler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wassermann or not. #T4#
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wexler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wexler lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wexler scores with a shot to the side of Wassermann's head.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wexler lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wexler can't find room to land a body shot as Wassermann controls the action.
Wexler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wexler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wassermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wassermann is trying to stall.
Wexler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wexler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wexler is leaning against Wassermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wexler scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wexler.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Wexler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wexler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rory Wexler!
Our winner, Rory Wexler, 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 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021

#R1#
Cervantes fails with the takedown.
Wassermann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cervantes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wassermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cervantes shoots and misses
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Cervantes.
Cervantes throws a lazy right hand but Wassermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wassermann misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes has his takedown stuffed
and Wassermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cervantes closes the distance and clinches up with Wassermann, looking for a takedown. Cervantes pushes Wassermann against the cage but Wassermann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Wassermann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Cervantes tries for a takedown but Wassermann circles away easily
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wassermann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cervantes.
Wassermann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cervantes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wassermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cervantes looks to land a left hand but Wassermann moved out of range nicely.
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wassermann but Wassermann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wassermann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Cervantes looks to land a left hand but Wassermann moved out of range nicely.
Cervantes goes for a double leg but Wassermann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wassermann continues to drive forward.
Wassermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cervantes misses with a takedown attempt
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cervantes shoots for a takedown but Wassermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wassermann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wassermann swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervantes.
Wassermann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Cervantes misses its intended target.
Wassermann is looking to counter the offense by Cervantes and move into the clinch.
Cervantes misses with a takedown attempt
and Wassermann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Cervantes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wassermann.
Cervantes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
Cervantes with a poor takedown
and Wassermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cervantes shoots in looking for a takedown but Wassermann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cervantes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wassermann leaves Cervantes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cervantes misses with a takedown
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Cervantes fails with the takedown
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Cervantes fails with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cervantes fails with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
KJ Wassermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Cervantes with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Wassermann dominated that round.
That's time! Wassermann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cervantes wants to clinch but Wassermann slips to the side
and Wassermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wassermann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cervantes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wassermann defends well and Cervantes ends up having to push Wassermann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Wassermann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cervantes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervantes misses with a right hand
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervantes has his takedown stuffed
and Wassermann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Cervantes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Cervantes tries to clinch up
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cervantes fails with the takedown
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Cervantes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cervantes is working for takedown but Wassermann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cervantes blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Cervantes goes for a takedown attempt but Wassermann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cervantes darts in looking for a takedown but Wassermann gets double underhooks and turns Cervantes into the cage.
Wassermann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Cervantes shoots in looking for a takedown but Wassermann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cervantes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cervantes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wassermann counters with a stiff right hand.
Wassermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervantes.
A little feinted left hand from Wassermann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cervantes fails with the takedown
and Cervantes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cervantes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wassermann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cervantes somewhat.
Wassermann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Cervantes misses with an uppercut
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Wassermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cervantes can do to turn this around?
Wassermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervantes.#TD2#
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wassermann napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cervantes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cervantes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cervantes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wassermann keeps working.
Cervantes throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Wassermann avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cervantes. #SUB2#
Cervantes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cervantes lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Cervantes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Wassermann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cervantes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervantes misses with a right hand
and Wassermann counters with a stiff right hand.
Cervantes tries to clinch up but Wassermann circles away and keeps his distance.
Wassermann throwing a counter right hand but Cervantes manages to avoid it.
KJ Wassermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Cervantes wants to clinch but Wassermann slips to the side
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cervantes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wassermann avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Wassermann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes fails with the takedown
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KJ Wassermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Cervantes.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wassermann is looking to counter the offense by Cervantes and move into the clinch.
Cervantes with a poor takedown
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Wassermann slaps away a takedown attempt from Cervantes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Cervantes with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Cervantes with a poor takedown
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cervantes shoots and misses
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab.
KJ Wassermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cervantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cervantes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wassermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wassermann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cervantes.
Cervantes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Cervantes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown but Wassermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wassermann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wassermann enables Cervantes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wassermann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cervantes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cervantes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cervantes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cervantes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cervantes working some strikes from top position.
Cervantes is in close to Wassermann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cervantes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wassermann is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Cervantes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wassermann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wassermann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rob Cervantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cervantes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cervantes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cervantes 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cervantes throws an off balance right hand
and Wassermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Wassermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wassermann, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 26
Date: Apr 19, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Wassermann.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a good body shot.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wassermann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
KJ Wassermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wassermann works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Wassermann lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Wassermann counters with a right hand to the body.
Wassermann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wassermann with a nice cross.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Wassermann knocks Lee out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). KJ Wassermann!
A victorious KJ Wassermann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mike Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'Bull crap, I will fight you damn refs. '.

Event: Highland 13
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1#
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Wassermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Diesel forces Wassermann back against the cage and clinches.
Wassermann takes a shot to the head.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Wassermann controls the action.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel cracks Wassermann with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Wassermann.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Wassermann controls the action.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wassermann.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Wassermann lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wassermann.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Wassermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
A bit of stalling here from Diesel.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
Wassermann lands an uppercut.
Wassermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diesel tries to work over Wassermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wassermann lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel is working Wassermann over against the cage.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Wassermann's head. #T4#
Wassermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wassermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Wassermann's ribcage. Wassermann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wassermann scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Wassermann avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Wassermann blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wassermann.
Wassermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kranckx Diesel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Wassermann misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diesel as Wassermann tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Diesel. #T1#
Diesel blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Diesel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wassermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #T2#
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Wassermann's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Diesel is stalling here.
Kranckx Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wassermann has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel. #T3#
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
Wassermann lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Diesel cracks Wassermann with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diesel is stalling here.
Good body shot from Wassermann.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel is leaning against Wassermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wassermann is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Wassermann lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kranckx Diesel 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##CL2#
Diesel pushes Wassermann up against the cage in a clinch.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel presses Wassermann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wassermann is trying to stall.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel cracks Wassermann with a nice body shot.
Diesel is pushing Wassermann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diesel lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann is looking to control Diesel's arms but Diesel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wassermann has his back to the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands a right hand. #T2#
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Diesel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head. #ROC2#Wassermann is rocked!
Diesel blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Oh Wassermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Nice body punch from Diesel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wassermann working aggressively here.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Diesel drops Wassermann onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wassermann is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Diesel effectively controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann has Diesel pressed against the cage.
Wassermann tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wassermann blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wassermann! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diesel is unloading with more strikes now! Wassermann drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Kranckx Diesel, 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 5
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wassermann misses the target.
Wassermann misses with a looping left.
Wassermann misses with a two punch combination.
Wassermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Wassermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Wassermann throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Wassermann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Renato Oliveira has been cut.
No joy there for Wassermann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wassermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Wassermann throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Wassermann misses with a body shot.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wassermann.
Oliveira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wassermann defends it well.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wassermann throws out the jab.
Oliveira stuns Wassermann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wassermann takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Wassermann lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Wassermann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wassermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wassermann swinging wildly here.
Wassermann throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wassermann throws out the jab.
Wassermann fails to land with a series of punches.
Wassermann misses with a straight right.
Oliveira throws a hook but Wassermann blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Wassermann as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Wassermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
KJ Wassermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Wassermann misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wassermann throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wassermann. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira misses with a straight left. #T3#
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wassermann.
Oliveira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wassermann rather than just go for the knockout.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Wassermann.
And Oliveira tries to counter it with a takedown but Wassermann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
A jab from Wassermann misses.
Oliveira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wassermann misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wassermann.
A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wassermann thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wassermann throws out a powerful jab.
Wassermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Wassermann misses.
Wassermann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wassermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wassermann throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Wassermann misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wassermann misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Wassermann does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Oliveira scores with a takedown into Wassermann's guard.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Wassermann is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Oliveira 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. #SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Wassermann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wassermann manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Wassermann's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Wassermann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Oliveira's cut.
That's time! Wassermann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliveira takes one on the button.
Wassermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wassermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Wassermann.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wassermann misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wassermann moves away.
Wassermann throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wassermann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Wassermann throws an overhand right that drops Oliveira like a sack of potatoes! Wassermann dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Wassermann!
A victorious KJ Wassermann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2021

#R1#
Ono uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wassermann.
Wassermann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ono. Ono circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wassermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ono.
A big left from Wassermann misses.
Wassermann lands with a right hand.
Wassermann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ono on the side of the head.
Wassermann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ono tries to clinch but Wassermann moves out of range.
Wassermann throws the left hand but Ono avoids the punch easily.
Ono ducks under a wild hook from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a cross.
Ono staying out of range there.
Wassermann throws a hook but Ono blocks it.
Wassermann jabs Ono right on the nose. Ono blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ono tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wassermann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ono slips a straight right by Wassermann.
Ono follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wassermann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wassermann misses with the combination.
Wassermann looks to land a right hand but Ono moved out of range.#T1#
Wassermann ducks under a wild hook from Ono.
Wassermann thuds a left hand into Ono's body.
Ono ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wassermann digs a good hook to Ono's body.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wassermann throws a hook to the side of Ono's head but Ono sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ono with the inside leg kick.
Ono throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wassermann's waist but Wassermann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ono off to one side.
Ono shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wassermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ono counters with a left and a right that stings Wassermann.
Wassermann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wassermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ono moves away.
Wassermann throws a shot to the body.
Wassermann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wassermann's corner calls for a 1-2. Wassermann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ono closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wassermann circles away.
KJ Wassermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wassermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ono.
Wassermann throws a sloppy body shot
and Ono counters with a three punch combo that has Wassermann backing up. Wassermann nods at Ono to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Wassermann throws a poor cross that misses
and Ono finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wassermann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ono.
Wassermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wassermann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wassermann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wassermann lands with an uppercut that bounces Ono off the cage and back into range.
Ono doesn't manage to clinch there - Wassermann circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wassermann misses the target.
Ono looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Ono is rocked!
Ono uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wassermann.
Wassermann catches Ono with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ono is still on wobbly legs! Can Wassermann finish him?
Wassermann misses with a two punch combination.
Ono seems to have recovered his senses.
Wassermann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ono.
Ono keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wassermann.
Wassermann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Wassermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ono was well out of range. Poor timing from Wassermann.
Ono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ono moves forwards but Wassermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wassermann connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ono covering up! Wassermann comes in with a big uppercut and Ono goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). KJ Wassermann!
Yoko Ono was interviewed post fight and said 'Art is my life and my life is art.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1##KD#
Wassermann cracks Velazquez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wassermann has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Velazquez to stand back up!#ROC#Velazquez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Austin Velazquez has been cut.
Wassermann ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Velazquez's jaw. Velazquez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Wassermann does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). KJ Wassermann!

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