Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 397 - Orsic Vs Lee
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Kawiwasulu misses.
Christ lands with a nice body punch.
Christ bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawiwasulu's head backwards.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christ lands a leg kick that knocks Kawiwasulu off balance momentarily.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christ is out of range.
Christ feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch but Christ slips to the side
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Christ scores with a jab to the body.
Kawiwasulu looks winded!
Christ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christ - that will leave a mark!
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kawiwasulu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christ.
Christ is pawing at Kawiwasulu, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kawiwasulu's nose. Kawiwasulu is badly hurt! Christ pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kawiwasulu tries desperately to hold on but Christ is relentless in his assault! As Kawiwasulu receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Christ away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Christ!
An out of breath Julio Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Kawiwasulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and English connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawiwasulu scrambles back to his feet.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch up but English keeps it at a distance.
As Kawiwasulu tries to get set, English tries to push him back and clinch up but Kawiwasulu manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
English fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawiwasulu, pushing him back against the cage.
English has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kawiwasulu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. English gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
English tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing English back against the cage.
English swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
English lands a nice uppercut.
English throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawiwasulus head.
English lands a hook to the side of the head.
English misses with the head strike.
English misses with a punch to the body.
English lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
English misses with a body punch.
English softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
English lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kawiwasulu to his knees! English keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas English!
Thomas English really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kawiwasulu forces Paysley back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paysley backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Kawiwasulu tightens his grip and picks Paysley up, before dumping him to the ground. Paysley manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawiwasulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paysley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kawiwasulu's guard. #REVB#
Kawiwasulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kawiwasulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Paysley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kawiwasulu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawiwasulu tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawiwasulu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kawiwasulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paysley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kawiwasulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Paysley stands and steps away. Kawiwasulu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Paysley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paysley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kawiwasulu counters with a straight right hand.
Paysley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawiwasulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paysley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2##TD#
Kawiwasulu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Paysley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Paysley is looking to control Kawiwasulu's arms but Kawiwasulu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paysley has his back to the cage. #TD#
Kawiwasulu wants the takedown. Paysley is fighting it off but Kawiwasulu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paysley's guard against the cage.
Kawiwasulu won't allow Paysley to get back to his feet.
Paysley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawiwasulu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Paysley 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. #SU2#
Paysley gets to his feet. Kawiwasulu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kawiwasulu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#That has opened up Wilt Paysley's cut even more.
Kawiwasulu misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Paysley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paysley.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paysley controls the pace.
Kawiwasulu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paysley on the ground.
Kawiwasulu wants to control the position but Paysley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Paysley stalling.
Kawiwasulu trying to control from the bottom.
Kawiwasulu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paysley content to control rather than advance.
Kawiwasulu wants to improve his position but Paysley is controlling well.
Paysley is taking a breather. Kawiwasulu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paysley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kawiwasulu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SU2#
Paysley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Paysley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawiwasulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paysley moves out of range of the leg kick from Kawiwasulu.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Paysley decides to pull guard.
Kawiwasulu is fighting to break Paysley's control of his arms but Paysley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kawiwasulu is looking to work some ground and pound but Paysley has wrist control.
Kawiwasulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paysley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paysley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawiwasulu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Paysley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES#
Kawiwasulu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Paysley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Amaru Kawiwasulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilt Paysley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Paysley tries to clinch up.
Kawiwasulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paysley doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Kawiwasulu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Kawiwasulu is posturing up here but Paysley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kawiwasulu tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kawiwasulu has to tap! Slick submission there by Paysley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: OFK 366- Garrincha Vs Brychczy
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus tries to clinch
and Kawiwasulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Jesus back into the cage.
Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu is working for takedown but Jesus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Jesus is trying to break free.
Jesus tries to stall but Kawiwasulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kawiwasulu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jesus prevents it.
Jesus gets through Kawiwasulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus scores with a hook to the body.
Jesus gets underhooks to prevent Kawiwasulu's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amaru Kawiwasulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jesus avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Jesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawiwasulu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jesus prevents it.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Kawiwasulu. #T1#
Jesus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu. #BC2#
Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus tries to clinch but Kawiwasulu is having none of it.
Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jesus lands a body shot. #CL2#
Jesus clinches with his opponent.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jesus tries a body shot but Kawiwasulu blocks it.
Jesus lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Jesus gets through Kawiwasulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jesus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Jesus.
Jesus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Jesus as the two fighters clinch.
Jesus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Jesus breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jesus moves into range and clinches up with Kawiwasulu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.
Jesus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jesus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesus doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawiwasulu circles away.
Jesus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jesus pounces like a tiger and cracks Kawiwasulu with a vicious hook! Kawiwasulu is down but not out! Jesus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ginger Jesus!
Ginger Jesus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 361 -
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Kawiwasulu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekuoba is out of range.
Kawiwasulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekuoba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kawiwasulu tried to score with a low kick but Ekuoba checks it.
Kawiwasulu staying out of range there.
Kawiwasulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Ekuoba drops Kawiwasulu with a big left hand and mounts him. Kawiwasulu is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Ekuoba stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ekuoba drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kawiwasulu right on the button. Kawiwasulu goes down! Ekuoba follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ekuoba gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Kawiwasulu throws a leg kick but Mad Onion moved away.
Kawiwasulu's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawiwasulu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mad Onion lands a nice shot that snaps Kawiwasulu's head back.
Mad Onion throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Kawiwasulu counters by moving into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu dodges an elbow strike from Mad Onion.
Kawiwasulu goes for a takedown attempt but Mad Onion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mad Onion. That's going to slow Kawiwasulu down.
Mad Onion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Mad Onion has managed to clinch.
Kawiwasulu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mad Onion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mad Onion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luke Mad Onion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amaru Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu looking to throw knees to the head but Mad Onion is blocking nicely.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Mad Onion blocks with his arms.
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mad Onion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kawiwasulu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mad Onion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kawiwasulu's face. #CUT#It looks like Amaru Kawiwasulu has been cut.#T1#
Mad Onion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands an elbow just above Kawiwasulu 's eye.
Mad Onion prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mad Onion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Mad Onion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mad Onion with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Mad Onion lands a left hand.
Kawiwasulu is still on wobbly legs! Can Mad Onion finish him?
Mad Onion working Kawiwasulu over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad Onion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kawiwasulu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mad Onion creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kawiwasulu! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Mad Onion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
Our winner, Luke Mad Onion, 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: OFK 338 - Bol vs Highwind
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Arkinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arkinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawiwasulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawiwasulu avoids the body shot from Arkinson.
Arkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kawiwasulu wants to land a leg kick but Arkinson is out of range.
Arkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Kawiwasulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawiwasulu fails with the takedown.
Arkinson jabs Kawiwasulu right on the nose. Kawiwasulu blinks but takes it well.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arkinson throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kawiwasulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawiwasulu fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kawiwasulu has Arkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Arkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kawiwasulu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arkinson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amaru Kawiwasulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson looks winded!
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkinson's elbow.
Kawiwasulu has been working on his balance at Alpha Brasil, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Arkinson.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Arkinson blocks it.
Kawiwasulu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawiwasulu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kawiwasulu looking for a takedown.
Arkinson is trying to break the clinch but Kawiwasulu is controlling him.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arkinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arkinson stops a takedown attempt from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawiwasulu works on Arkinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawiwasulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Arkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kawiwasulu tries to work over Arkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arkinson is trying to force a seperation but Kawiwasulu has the dominant position.#T2#
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arkinson is trying to break free.
Kawiwasulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawiwasulu is trying to drag Arkinson to the mat but Arkinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kawiwasulu has Arkinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arkinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawiwasulu tries for a takedown but Arkinson manages to get underhooks.
Kawiwasulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Arkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Arkinson backwards.
Kawiwasulu stalling against the cage.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawiwasulu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arkinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kawiwasulu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arkinson can turn it around.
Kawiwasulu tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arkinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arkinson after a bit of a struggle.
Arkinson prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson tries to break the clinch but Kawiwasulu is controlling the position.
Arkinson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kawiwasulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Arkinson backwards. #ROC#Arkinson is rocked!
Kawiwasulu lands a shot to the body.
Arkinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawiwasulu finish him?
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arkinson avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries for a takedown but Arkinson manages to get underhooks.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arkinson or not.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Kawiwasulu works on Arkinson's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kawiwasulu works on Arkinson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu is working for takedown but Arkinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kawiwasulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawiwasulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Arkinson avoids the damage to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Kawiwasulu on the inside.
Kawiwasulu wants a takedown but no success here.
Kawiwasulu lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Arkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson is pressed up against the cage. Kawiwasulu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arkinson down to the mat. Arkinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mark Arkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Arkinson back into the cage.
Kawiwasulu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arkinson after a bit of a struggle.
Arkinson is trying to break the clinch but Kawiwasulu has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Arkinson wants to break free but Kawiwasulu has control.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Arkinson's head.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the body.
Kawiwasulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Arkinson to his knees! Kawiwasulu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 331 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
De Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawiwasulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Mattos throws out the jab.
De Mattos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Mattos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawiwasulu on the side of the head.
De Mattos checks a leg kick.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot.
Kawiwasulu misses with a few strikes there.
De Mattos throws a looping overhand right but Kawiwasulu ducks down to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Mattos manages to circle out of the way.
Kawiwasulu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Mattos 's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Lamberto De Mattos has been cut.
Kawiwasulu swings for the body but De Mattos moves out of range.
De Mattos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kawiwasulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Mattos feints the counter takedown.
Kawiwasulu dodges the punch combination from De Mattos .
De Mattos connects with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Kawiwasulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Kawiwasulu scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Kawiwasulu tightens his grip and picks De Mattos up, before dumping him to the ground. De Mattos manages to land in guard.
Kawiwasulu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kawiwasulu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawiwasulu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Mattos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kawiwasulu postures up in De Mattos 's guard and throws a big left but De Mattos blocks it.
Kawiwasulu is looking to work some ground and pound but De Mattos has wrist control.
De Mattos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawiwasulu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kawiwasulu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kawiwasulu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawiwasulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Mattos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Mattos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawiwasulu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kawiwasulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawiwasulu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawiwasulu tries to get out of the position.#T2#
De Mattos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Mattos trying to control but Kawiwasulu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawiwasulu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
De Mattos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kawiwasulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Mattos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawiwasulu is one step ahead there.
De Mattos controls Kawiwasulu momentarily but Kawiwasulu frees himself. #SUB2#
De Mattos pushes a forearm under Kawiwasulu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kawiwasulu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamberto De Mattos !
A relieved looking Lamberto De Mattos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Kawiwasulu misses
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawiwasulu scores with the left hand. Dobrosavljevic knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
Dobrosavljevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dobrosavljevic throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp one two that drops Dobrosavljevic! Kawiwasulu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dobrosavljevic to his feet! Dobrosavljevic is in big trouble!
Dobrosavljevic misses with a wild body shot.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrosavljevic staying out of range there.
Dobrosavljevic avoids the body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a few strikes there.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobrosavljevic throws out the jab. #CL#
Kawiwasulu takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu slowing the pace effectively.
Dobrosavljevic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic wants to break free but Kawiwasulu has control.
Dobrosavljevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kawiwasulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu presses Dobrosavljevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head.
Kawiwasulu effectively controlling the action here.
Kawiwasulu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dobrosavljevic looks winded!#BC#
Kawiwasulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawiwasulu shoots in for a takedown but Dobrosavljevic shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Kawiwasulu clinches up with Dobrosavljevic and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Dobrosavljevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu has been working on his balance at Alpha Brasil, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dobrosavljevic.
Kawiwasulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobrosavljevics head.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Dobrosavljevic avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Dobrosavljevic's head. #ROC#Dobrosavljevic is rocked!
Dobrosavljevic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dobrosavljevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawiwasulu finish him?
Kawiwasulu jerks Dobrosavljevic's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Dobrosavljevic drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kawiwasulu goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kawiwasulu because Dobrosavljevic was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A victorious Amaru Kawiwasulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 175
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Temidare.
Temidare lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawiwasulu off the cage and back into range.
Temidare with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Temidare feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kawiwasulus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Kawiwasulu's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Temidare avoids the body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Temidare has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Temidare feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kawiwasulu sprawling to the canvas! Kawiwasulu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Temidare finish him?! #ROC2#Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temidare cracks Kawiwasulu with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Kawiwasulu looks to clinch
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Kawiwasulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Kawiwasulu.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawiwasulu.
And Republic responds with a good body kick, but Kawiwasulu manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Republic back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Republic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Kawiwasulu connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Kawiwasulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Kawiwasulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu. #CL#
Kawiwasulu drives through and clinches with Republic against the cage.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kawiwasulu has Republic up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Republic or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kawiwasulu fails to land.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic gets through Kawiwasulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Republic throws an elbow but misses.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Republic lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Republic looks winded!
Kawiwasulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Republic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kawiwasulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Republic pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Republic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards. #BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu clobbers Republic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
Kawiwasulu throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Kawiwasulu misses its intended target.
Kawiwasulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawiwasulu moves to clinch but Republic breaks away
letting Republic counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick.
Republic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kawiwasulu throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
Republic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Republic tries to clinch there but Kawiwasulu circles away.
Kawiwasulu swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kawiwasulu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Despite the aggression on Republic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Republic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Republic tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawiwasulu is wise to it.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab to the body
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Republic moves into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banana Republic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawiwasulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Republic.
Republic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawiwasulu.#CL#
Kawiwasulu clinches with his opponent.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Republic blocks with his arms.
Republic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Republic lands with a right to the head.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Republic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Republic tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing Republic back against the cage.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Republic blocks it with crossed arms.
Republic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
A short uppercut from Republic.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Kawiwasulu scores with a hook to the body.
Republic is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu. #T3#
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Republic has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
A short right from Republic. #BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic throws out a counter right but Kawiwasulu avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Kawiwasulu takes the fight into the clinch.
Republic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Republic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Kawiwasulu looking to stall.
Kawiwasulu stalls.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Republic.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu looking to stall.
Kawiwasulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu misses the shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! Kawiwasulu avoids it this time.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kawiwasulu duly obliges.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right hand.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance.
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Kawiwasulu has closed the distance and engaged Republic in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Republic avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Republic throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Republic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kawiwasulu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild body shot.
Kawiwasulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banana Republic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Kawiwasulu rushes Republic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot.
Republic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawiwasulu blocking some punches. #T2#
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Republic blocks it.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Republic controls the action.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Republic blocks it.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawiwasulu backing away here, and Republic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawiwasulu throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawiwasulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch.
Republic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Kawiwasulu's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch but Republic slips to the side
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab to the body
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch successfully.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Meat Boy blocks it.
Meat Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawiwasulu lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Meat Boy blocks it.
Meat Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu dodges an elbow strike from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Meat Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Meat Boy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meat Boy lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meat Boy pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meat Boy lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Meat Boy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Meat Boy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Meat Boy clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Meat Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Meat Boy gets a clinch.
Meat Boy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meat Boy cracks Kawiwasulu with a nice body shot.#T1#
Meat Boy lands an elbow inside that Kawiwasulu shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Meat Boy.
A short left from Meat Boy. #BC2#
Meat Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Meat Boy clinches up with Kawiwasulu and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kawiwasulu fails to land. #BC2#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Meat Boy has managed to clinch.
Meat Boy tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing Meat Boy back against the cage.
Meat Boy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meat Boy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Meat Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Meat Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Kawiwasulu's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Meat Boy clinches up against the cage.
Meat Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Kawiwasulu controls the action.
Meat Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meat Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Meat Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meat Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Kawiwasulu is rocked!#BC2#
Meat Boy breaks from the clinch.
Oh Kawiwasulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawiwasulu just misses with a punch to the body. #T2##CL2#
Meat Boy has managed to clinch.
Meat Boy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meat Boy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kawiwasulu with a big uppercut! Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up but Meat Boy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kawiwasulu to the mat! Kawiwasulu covers up and Meat Boy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Super Meat Boy!
After the big win, Super Meat Boy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Neon Zombie -Laundry 20% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kawiwasulu. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Kawiwasulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Kawiwasulu avoids it well and moves away.
Kawiwasulu thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Kawiwasulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawiwasulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kawiwasulu moves out of range.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawiwasulu moves away.
Kawiwasulu tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Kawiwasulu looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Kawiwasulu looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Kawiwasulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawiwasulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawiwasulu tries to counter with a clinch but Thompson shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kawiwasulu's guard.
Kawiwasulu trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Kawiwasulu wants to control the position but Thompson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kawiwasulu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kawiwasulu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kawiwasulu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Kawiwasulu wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy. #T2#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawiwasulu keeps working.
Kawiwasulu tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Kawiwasulu keeps trying to improve his position.
Thompson is nestled in close to Kawiwasulu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kawiwasulu taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kawiwasulu tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Thompson working over Kawiwasulu with some ground and pound. Kawiwasulu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kawiwasulu has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson working Kawiwasulu over with strikes.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Kawiwasulu's temple.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Thompson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Kawiwasulu is out! Thompson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Thompson made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 204
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawiwasulu but Kawiwasulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kawiwasulu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caleb Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Kawiwasulu circles away easily
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Kawiwasulu. Beautiful body shot.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kawiwasulu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawiwasulu's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawiwasulu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Kawiwasulu finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Kawiwasulu cracks Ryan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ryan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kawiwasulu finish him? #ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kawiwasulu clinches.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Kawiwasulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kawiwasulu has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Kawiwasulu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryan up against the cage.
Ryan has Kawiwasulu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kawiwasulu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kawiwasulu. #CUT2#Caleb Ryan's cut is getting worse.
A bit of stalling here from Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kawiwasulu is defending well.#T3#
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. #CUT2#Caleb Ryan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu is working Ryan over against the cage.
Kawiwasulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
Kawiwasulu lands with a light punch inside.
Kawiwasulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawiwasulu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ryan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ryan drops to his knees and Kawiwasulu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A relieved looking Amaru Kawiwasulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 195
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Kawiwasulu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vieira. #CUT#It looks like Amaru Kawiwasulu has been cut.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Vieira lands a left hand.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu avoids a wild elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira stalling.
Vieira lands a damaging elbow.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu takes a shot to the head.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu looks winded!
Vieira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawiwasulu's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vieira stalling.
Vieira is struggling to control the position.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Vieira lands an elbow that stopped Kawiwasulu in his tracks for a moment.
Kawiwasulu is still on wobbly legs! Can Vieira finish him?
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kawiwasulu with a big uppercut! Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up but Vieira pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kawiwasulu to the mat! Kawiwasulu covers up and Vieira unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A relieved looking Amaru Kawiwasulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Giantslayer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kawiwasulu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Giantslayer is controlling him.
Giantslayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kawiwasulu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giantslayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kawiwasulu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kawiwasulu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giantslayer on the ground.
Giantslayer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Giantslayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Giantslayer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kawiwasulu some visible discomfort.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Giantslayer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
What's Kawiwasulu going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kawiwasulu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Giantslayer just content to control the position.
Kawiwasulu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Giantslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Giantslayer taking a breather here. #T1#
It looks like Giantslayer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kawiwasulu pushes Giantslayer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Giantslayer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Giantslayer controlling from side mount.
Giantslayer is continuing to stall.
Giantslayer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kawiwasulu some visible discomfort.
Giantslayer controlling from side mount. #ES#
Kawiwasulu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Kawiwasulu gets a clinch. #T2#
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Giantslayer controls the action.
Giantslayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Giantslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
Kawiwasulu cracks Giantslayer with a nice body shot.
Giantslayer looks winded!
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Giantslayer blocks it.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu pushes Giantslayer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Giantslayer backwards. #T3#
Giantslayer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Giantslayer blocks it.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Giantslayer's head.
Kawiwasulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Dwalin Giantslayer has been cut.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giantslayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kawiwasulu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kawiwasulu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Giantslayer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Kawiwasulu avoiding damage.
Giantslayer takes a shot to the head.
Giantslayer blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Giantslayer.
Kawiwasulu is pushing Giantslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kawiwasulu blocking some punches.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giantslayer blocks an uppercut.
Giantslayer throws a head punch that misses.
Giantslayer tries to pull guard but Kawiwasulu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amaru Kawiwasulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwalin Giantslayer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kawiwasulu as Giantslayer tries to tie him up.
Giantslayer is trying to pull guard but Kawiwasulu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu scores with a hook to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Giantslayer avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu presses Giantslayer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Giantslayer takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giantslayer is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Kawiwasulu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kawiwasulu clinches with his opponent.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giantslayer managing to block the knees to the body from Kawiwasulu. #BC#
Kawiwasulu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Giantslayer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kawiwasulu!
Kawiwasulu is trying to improve his position.
Kawiwasulu wants to control but Giantslayer postures up.
Giantslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Giantslayer lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giantslayer working away.#T2#
Giantslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kawiwasulu being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantslayer cracks Kawiwasulu with a big right hand but Kawiwasulu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kawiwasulu struggling a bit here.
Dwalin Giantslayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Giantslayer looks up at the clock and then as Kawiwasulu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Giantslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kawiwasulu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kawiwasulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giantslayer can do to turn this around?
Giantslayer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kawiwasulu is trying to control Giantslayer's posture but Giantslayer avoids it. #T3#
Giantslayer cracks Kawiwasulu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kawiwasulu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kawiwasulu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Giantslayer working away.
Giantslayer gets to mount! Kawiwasulu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Giantslayer raining down shots from the mount!
Kawiwasulu is in a horrible position here. Giantslayer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Giantslayer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kawiwasulu's face.
Kawiwasulu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Giantslayer lands a big elbow - Kawiwasulu is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kawiwasulu is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!
Dwalin Giantslayer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Kawiwasulu takes one to the chin there.
Kawiwasulu misses with a series of wild punches.
Dominator takes a swing at Kawiwasulu's ribcage but misses.
Kawiwasulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
Kawiwasulu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Dominator finds it's way through Kawiwasulu's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu defending well as Dominator loads up on a big left hand.
Dominator misses with a low kick.
Kawiwasulu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominator keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kawiwasulu throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dominator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dominator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominator lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dominator cracks Kawiwasulu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dominator is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dominator connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawiwasulu. Kawiwasulu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dominator fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawiwasulu on the side of the head.
Dominator throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dominator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dominator tries a body shot but Kawiwasulu blocks it.
Kawiwasulu throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominator has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Dominator lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Dominator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Dominator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawiwasulu. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Dominator fails to land.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Dominator's head.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominator looks winded!
Dominator misses with a punch to the body.
Dominator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Dominator avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Dominator misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Dominator blocks with his arms.
Dominator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominator misses with a punch to the body.
Dominator misses with some punches.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawiwasulu controls his hands.
Kawiwasulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominator.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominator's elbow.
Dominator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawiwasulu controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Kawiwasulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu prevents a body shot from Dominator. #T3#
Kawiwasulu has Dominator pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice uppercut.
Dominator has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dominator prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu. #ROC#Dominator is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dominator is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawiwasulu finish him?
Kawiwasulu scores with a hook to the body.
Dominator seems to have recovered his senses.
Dominator takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dominator has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kawiwasulu lands a shot to the body.
Dominator takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dominator.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawiwasulu is working Dominator over against the cage.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the body.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawiwasulu obliges.
Kawiwasulu is working Dominator over against the cage.
Kawiwasulu tries to work over Dominator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawiwasulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominator controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to work over Dominator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body. #KD#
Kawiwasulu drops Dominator onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dominator is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kawiwasulu pushes Dominator back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amaru Kawiwasulu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook.
Dominator misses with an uppercut.
Dominator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawiwasulu counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Dominator has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A very excited looking Amaru Kawiwasulu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Kawiwasulu stuffs the takedown.
Bich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bich avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Bich rushes Kawiwasulu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bich blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Bich drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kawiwasulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawiwasulu has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich is looking to stand up but Kawiwasulu isn't so interested in that idea.
Bich has his hands on Kawiwasulu's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Bich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kawiwasulu looking to sit in guard and control but Bich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Kawiwasulu is trying to push Bich off with his feet but Bich grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Kawiwasulu's ankles and Kawiwasulu is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 157
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Blank looks to land a combination but Kawiwasulu avoids it well.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter punch.
Kawiwasulu blocks a head kick by Blank.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Blank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter punch.
Kawiwasulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Blank. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Blank 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.
A punch combination from Blank misses. #CL2#
Blank has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Blank breaks the clinch.
Frank Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawiwasulu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blank momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Blank looks winded!
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blank blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawiwasulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Blank controls his hands. #BC2#
Blank manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Kawiwasulu avoids a kick to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice looking body shot.
Blank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawiwasulu.
Blank throws out a counter right but Kawiwasulu avoids it with no problem.
Blank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a jab to Blank's midsection.
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawiwasulu.
Blank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawiwasulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter the offense by Blank and move into the clinch.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kawiwasulu has knocked Blank down with a huge combo! Kawiwasulu steps away and waves a wobbly Blank back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank. #CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and clinches.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand into Blank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blank's gas tank.
Kawiwasulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blank.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head.
Kawiwasulu gets through Blank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kawiwasulu.
A shot in the inside from Kawiwasulu. #ROC#Blank is rocked!
Kawiwasulu pushes Blank against the cage. Kawiwasulu is working some dirty boxing. Kawiwasulu pushes off with a quick right hook! Blank goes down! Blank tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kawiwasulu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A very excited looking Amaru Kawiwasulu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 153
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawiwasulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Veainu clinches with his opponent.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veainu's efforts to push away.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Kawiwasulu has the dominant position.
Kawiwasulu lands a good knee to the midsection. Veainu won't want to take too many of those.
Kawiwasulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kawiwasulu is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Veainu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veainu blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kawiwasulu manages to break the clinch.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Kawiwasulu saw that one coming.
Kawiwasulu misses the shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and clinches.
Kawiwasulu connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Kawiwasulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawiwasulu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Veainu with a hook.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the body
and Kawiwasulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Kawiwasulu ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.#CL2#
Kawiwasulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Kawiwasulu's head.
Kawiwasulu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawiwasulu.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawiwasulu. #T3#
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Kawiwasulu blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Veainu trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Veainu. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Kawiwasulu walks into a stiff left hand from Veainu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawiwasulu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu cracks Kawiwasulu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawiwasulu swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veainu connects with a single shot there.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu lands with a cross.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice strike.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kawiwasulu is looking to clinch but Veainu is avoiding it.
Veainu scores with a hook.#CL#
Veainu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Kawiwasulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawiwasulu misses.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
Jab, jab by Veainu - just one landing.
Kawiwasulu throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu throws a right hand that Veainu ducks under and follows up with a left that Veainu also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a jab when Kawiwasulu was well out of range.
Kawiwasulu wants to counter with a clinch but Veainu pushes him away.
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Veainu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawiwasulu.#T1#
Veainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch but Veainu moves away
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawiwasulu! But no joy.
Kawiwasulu throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawiwasulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Veainu scores with a jab to the head.
Kawiwasulu slips under a jab.
Kawiwasulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawiwasulu.
Veainu lands with an overhand left.
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Kawiwasulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veainu circles away quickly and effectively.
Veainu misses with a hook. Kawiwasulu ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu with a nice cross.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawiwasulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawiwasulu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Kawiwasulu's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Kawiwasulu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
Veainu slips a jab from Kawiwasulu.
Veainu scores with the left hand. Kawiwasulu knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawiwasulu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu cracks Kawiwasulu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kawiwasulu clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawiwasulu's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Veainu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kawiwasulu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawiwasulu's head.
Veainu slips a jab from Kawiwasulu.
Veainu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kawiwasulu!
Veainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veainu misses with a hook #KD2#
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp one two that drops Veainu! Kawiwasulu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Veainu to his feet! Veainu is in big trouble!
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes.
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawiwasulu in his tracks.
Veainu throws the left hand but Kawiwasulu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu jabs at Kawiwasulu's body.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Kawiwasulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kawiwasulu gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Veainu as the two fighters clinch.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that second round.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu connects with a jab.
Kawiwasulu moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Kawiwasulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook.
Veainu connects with a jab.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawiwasulu can do to turn this around?
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawiwasulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawiwasulu walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawiwasulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kawiwasulu under the eye.
Kawiwasulu walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veainu digs a good hook to Kawiwasulu's body.
Veainu lands with a cross. #CL2#
Kawiwasulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu slips under a jab.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Kawiwasulu throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Kawiwasulu moved out of range nicely.
Kawiwasulu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab to the body
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veainu.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Veainu jabs Kawiwasulu right on the nose. Kawiwasulu blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Kawiwasulu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Kawiwasulu throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the body.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Veainu is working Kawiwasulu over against the cage.
A short right from Kawiwasulu on the inside.
Kawiwasulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Sonatane Veainu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawiwasulu. #T4#
Veainu prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Kawiwasulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu with a knee to the head.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veainu, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 148
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and pushes Dawkins back into the cage.
Dawkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Dawkins's head.
Dawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Dawkins misses with the head strike.
Dawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
A head punch on the inside from Dawkins fails to land.
Kawiwasulu blocks an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tries to work over Dawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawiwasulu stalls.
Kawiwasulu lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Kawiwasulu avoids the damage to the body.
Dawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kawiwasulu on the inside.
Kawiwasulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Kawiwasulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dawkins looks winded!
Kawiwasulu connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu lands with a left to the head.
Dawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawiwasulu leaning against his opponent.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawkins or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawkins.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
Dawkins is looking for a takedown.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Kawiwasulu.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Dawkins takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Dawkins is rocked!
Kawiwasulu works on Dawkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawiwasulu finish him?
Kawiwasulu dips a shoulder and cracks Dawkins with a mighty uppercut! Dawkins falls back against the cage and Kawiwasulu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dawkins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kawiwasulu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A relieved looking Amaru Kawiwasulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 137
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kawiwasulu clinches up with Kapur and pushes him back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu scores with a hook to the body.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kapur is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapur backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Kawiwasulu manages to break the clinch.
Kapur moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes.
Kapur swings for the body but Kawiwasulu moves out of range.
Kapur fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kawiwasulu counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapur being controlled against the cage.
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kapur blocks it with crossed arms.
Kapur jumps guard but Kawiwasulu stands there with Kapur around his waist. Kapur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapur backwards.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kawiwasulu smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rav Kapur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kapur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kapur keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kapur drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kawiwasulu sprawls and moves away.
Kapur has a takedown stuffed.
Kawiwasulu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kapur.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kawiwasulu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kapur shoots in for a takedown but Kawiwasulu shows good takedown defense.
Kapur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kapur shoots and misses
and Kawiwasulu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kapur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kawiwasulu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Amaru Kawiwasulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kawiwasulu instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu pushes Kapur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand into Kapur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kapur's gas tank.
Kawiwasulu scores a nice knee to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapur.
Kawiwasulu cracks Kapur with a nice body shot.#T3#
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Kawiwasulu. #CUT2#Rav Kapur's cut is getting worse.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand underneath Kapur's ribcage. Kapur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawiwasulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kapur avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kapur takes a shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand into Kapur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kapur's gas tank.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice uppercut.
Kawiwasulu throws a big uppercut that drops Kapur! More strikes from Kawiwasulu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kapur lies dazed against the cage as Kawiwasulu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 132
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Kawiwasulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawiwasulu scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Amaru Kawiwasulu has been cut.#KD#
Kawiwasulu ducks straight into an uppercut from Dick and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kawiwasulu manages to regain guard straight away.
Dick stays in close to Kawiwasulu's body and controls the position.
Kawiwasulu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick is positioning himself well to prevent Kawiwasulu advancing to mount.
Kawiwasulu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dick reverses the position - he's now on top in Kawiwasulu's guard.
Dick looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kawiwasulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dick controls the pace.
Dick stopping the sweep attempt from Kawiwasulu.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Kawiwasulu is keeping the position.
Kawiwasulu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dick 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#
Dick continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawiwasulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kawiwasulu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kawiwasulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawiwasulu misses.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Kawiwasulu is out of range.
Kawiwasulu wants to counter with a clinch but Dick pushes him away.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Kawiwasulu is out of range.
Kawiwasulu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Kawiwasulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dick circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawiwasulu slips under a jab from Dick.
Dick throws the left hand but Kawiwasulu avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Kawiwasulu. Beautiful body shot.
Kawiwasulu swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Dick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawiwasulu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dick's head.
Dick misses with an uppercut. Kawiwasulu saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawiwasulu! But no joy.
Kawiwasulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kawiwasulu clinches with his opponent.
Dick misses with the head strike.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kawiwasulu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Needle Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amaru Kawiwasulu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kawiwasulu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawiwasulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Kawiwasulu counters by moving into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu working aggressively here.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Kawiwasulu. #CUT2#It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.
Dick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head.
Dick blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Kawiwasulu.
Dick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawiwasulu gets through Dick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu looking to throw knees to the head but Dick is blocking nicely.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Dick blocks it.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu working aggressively here.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawiwasulu controls his hands.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
Dick lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dick.
Dick is trying to force a seperation but Kawiwasulu has the dominant position.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dick avoids it.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dick lands with a right to the head.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawiwasulu or not.
Dick is working Kawiwasulu over against the cage.#T2#
Dick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dick scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawiwasulu or not.
Dick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dick works on Kawiwasulu's body with a couple of short punches.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dick.
Kawiwasulu throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Dick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dick pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Dick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dick comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kawiwasulu falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kawiwasulu was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Needle Dick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Kawiwasulu throws a head kick that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson cracks Kawiwasulu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawiwasulu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Kawiwasulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Kawiwasulu throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL#
Johnson forces Kawiwasulu back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kawiwasulu blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Kawiwasulu is blocking nicely.
Kawiwasulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Olan Johnson has been cut.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Kawiwasulu blocks it. #T1#
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawiwasulu.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kawiwasulu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kawiwasulu cracks Johnson on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 120
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Fitzgerald misses with the body kick
and Kawiwasulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Kawiwasulu sees coming a mile off.
Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
As Kawiwasulu backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Kawiwasulu manages to avoid it all.
Fitzgerald misses with a head kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a combination
enabling Kawiwasulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Kawiwasulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawiwasulu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Kawiwasulu misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Kawiwasulu sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Kawiwasulu throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that stops Kawiwasulu in his tracks momentarily.
Fitzgerald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu cracks a nice hook into Fitzgerald's ribs.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawiwasulu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzgerald manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzgerald defending well as Kawiwasulu loads up on a big left hand.
Kawiwasulu checks a low kick from Fitzgerald.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kawiwasulu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawiwasulu swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Kawiwasulu with a series of wild strikes but Kawiwasulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Kawiwasulu throws a combination. Fitzgerald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild combination.
Fitzgerald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Kawiwasulu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzgerald throws a nice head kick!
Kawiwasulu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Kawiwasulu backing up. Kawiwasulu nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawiwasulu. That did some damage!
Kawiwasulu throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzgerald looks for the body kick but Kawiwasulu saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Kawiwasulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawiwasulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Kawiwasulu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Kawiwasulu moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Kawiwasulu was well out of range.
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Kawiwasulu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Kawiwasulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Kawiwasulu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amaru Kawiwasulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kawiwasulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawiwasulu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Kawiwasulu misses with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick, looking for Kawiwasulu's leg but Kawiwasulu calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Kawiwasulu down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Kawiwasulu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Kawiwasulu tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Kawiwasulu finds it's target.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawiwasulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy body kick
and Kawiwasulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
Kawiwasulu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.#CL#
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawiwasulu has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch. #T2#
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.#KD#
Kawiwasulu drops Fitzgerald with a big knee straight up the middle! Fitzgerald is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kawiwasulu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Fitzgerald crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Fitzgerald's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 99
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Kawiwasulu swings for the body but Honkanen moves out of range.
Kawiwasulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawiwasulu looks to throw the jab but Honkanen is out of range.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honkanen throws out the jab.
It looked like Kawiwasulu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Honkanen.
Kawiwasulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Honkanen is just out of range.
Honkanen feints the counter takedown.
Kawiwasulu throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Honkanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kawiwasulu's guard.
Honkanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Honkanen wants to control from the top but Kawiwasulu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kawiwasulu keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully.
Honkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Honkanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Honkanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Honkanen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Honkanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kawiwasulu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honkanen, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kawiwasulu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Honkanen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kawiwasulu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Honkanen pulls down on the head and he's put Kawiwasulu to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jani Honkanen!

Event: Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
De Oliveira shoots and misses
and Kawiwasulu counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Kawiwasulu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
De Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
De Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Oliveira passes into half guard.
De Oliveira controlling the action here.#SUB#
De Oliveira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kawiwasulu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Oliveira has cracked it and Kawiwasulu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Oliveira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno De Oliveira!

Event: Highland 90
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1##KD#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Kawiwasulu crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Kawiwasulu back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Amaru Kawiwasulu has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawiwasulu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kawiwasulu out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

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

#R1#
Elkhan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a lunging right hand
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawiwasulu moves away from the strike by Elkhan.
We've been informed that Elkhan 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.
Elkhan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawiwasulu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elkhan lands a body shot.
Elkhan works the jab nicely.
Kawiwasulu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
Elkhan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkhan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawiwasulu's head.
Elkhan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkhan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##KD2#
Elkhan cracks Kawiwasulu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawiwasulu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Elkhan finish him? #ROC2#Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Elkhan lands a jab to Kawiwasulu's midsection.
Elkhan cracks a nice hook into Kawiwasulu's ribs.#KD2#
Elkhan cracks Kawiwasulu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Elkhan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kawiwasulu to stand back up!
Oh Kawiwasulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawiwasulu tries to get into range but Elkhan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kawiwasulu! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Elkhan scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
A very excited looking Rashid Elkhan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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

#R1#
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild combination.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tassen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawiwasulu's head.
Kawiwasulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu looks to land a right hand but Tassen moved out of range.#CL#
Tassen gets tackled into the cage by Kawiwasulu. Kawiwasulu maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kawiwasulu breaks the clinch.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kawiwasulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses with the head strike.
Kawiwasulu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tassen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tassen looks winded!
Kawiwasulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawiwasulu crunches a lovely knee into Tassen's ribcage.#T1#
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand underneath Tassen's ribcage. Tassen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tassen takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tassen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kawiwasulu is leaning against Tassen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawiwasulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tassen takes a shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu works on Tassen's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Kawiwasulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Kawiwasulu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kawiwasulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawiwasulu dips a shoulder and cracks Tassen with a mighty uppercut! Tassen falls back against the cage and Kawiwasulu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tassen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kawiwasulu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1##CL#
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch.
Turn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Turn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawiwasulu avoids it.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Ray Turn has been cut.
A short uppercut from Kawiwasulu.
Turn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawiwasulu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turn throws a head punch that misses.
Turn is trying to drag Kawiwasulu to the mat but Kawiwasulu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Turn .
A shot in the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawiwasulu.
Turn looks winded!
Kawiwasulu lands with a left to the head.
Kawiwasulu presses Turn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu scores a nice knee to the body.
Kawiwasulu pushes Turn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu landing knees to the head.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turn backwards.
Kawiwasulu is leaning against Turn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Kawiwasulu is leaning against Turn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawiwasulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turn s head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turn backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Turn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawiwasulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawiwasulu finish him?#BC#
Kawiwasulu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turn seems to have recovered his senses.
Turn bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kawiwasulu comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Turn falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Turn was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Our winner, Amaru Kawiwasulu, 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 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Show throws a right hand that misses
and Kawiwasulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Koto Show has been cut.
Show missing with a left hand there. Kawiwasulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Show throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Show.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawiwasulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Show looks to land a left hand but Kawiwasulu moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kawiwasulu clinches with his opponent.
Show is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu keeps control of Show as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand.
Kawiwasulu lands an uppercut.
Show blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Show wants to break the clinch but can't.
Show avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Show is trying to force a seperation but Kawiwasulu has the dominant position.
Kawiwasulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Show's face.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kawiwasulu.
Show has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kawiwasulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shows head. #BC#
Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu blocks a jab.
Show throws a hook to the side of Kawiwasulu's head but Kawiwasulu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Show throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Show! Kawiwasulu lets Show back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Show gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kawiwasulu gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!

Event: Highland 84
Date: Jul 27, 2021

#R1#
Kawiwasulu throws an off balance right hand
and Pjetlic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawiwasulu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawiwasulu drops his hands momentarily and Pjetlic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kawiwasulu.
A counter left hand to the body from Pjetlic misses its target.
Kawiwasulu tries to clinch there but Pjetlic circles away.
Pjetlic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawiwasulu misses with a combination
and Pjetlic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pjetlic has knocked Kawiwasulu down with a huge combo! Pjetlic steps away and waves a wobbly Kawiwasulu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Pjetlic walks into a straight right hand from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook.
Pjetlic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Kawiwasulu throws an overhand right that lands on Pjetlic's shoulder, as Pjetlic tries to avoid the shot.
Kawiwasulu misses with a lunging right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawiwasulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic loads up on a big right hand but Kawiwasulu slips the punch.
Kawiwasulu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pjetlic throws a right hand that Kawiwasulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawiwasulu also avoids with ease.
Pjetlic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pjetlic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pjetlic lands a jab to the nose.
Kawiwasulu moves forwards but Pjetlic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Pjetlic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pjetlic lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kawiwasulu is looking to close the distance but Pjetlic sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kawiwasulu crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kawiwasulu is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Maro Pjetlic!
Maro Pjetlic is the new heavyweight champion!
Maro Pjetlic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 81
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Kawiwasulu throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Kawiwasulu lands.
Dick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dick throws a right hand that misses
letting Kawiwasulu counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.
Dick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Dick.
Dick tries to clinch but Kawiwasulu moves out of range. #CL#
Dick moves into range and clinches up with Kawiwasulu.
Dick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Kawiwasulu controls the action.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kawiwasulu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice uppercut.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Kawiwasulu controls the action. #T1#
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu gets through Dick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Kawiwasulu.
Good body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawiwasulu lands a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu crunches a lovely knee into Dick's ribcage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu lands a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu pushes Dick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Dick blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
A nice left hand lands by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
A short right from Kawiwasulu on the inside.
Kawiwasulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dick blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawiwasulu obliges.#KD2#
Kawiwasulu drops Dick with a big knee straight up the middle! Dick is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Dick is rocked!#CL2#
Kawiwasulu forces Dick back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Dick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawiwasulu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands a good knee to the midsection. Dick won't want to take too many of those.
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dick blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand underneath Dick's ribcage. Dick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand. #T3##BC2#
Kawiwasulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Needle Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kawiwasulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dick's face.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a big knee to the head and Dick goes down! Kawiwasulu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu is the new heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Needle Dick stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eat a dick, fucker!'.

Event: Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021

#R1#
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Diesel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook.#KD2#
Kawiwasulu drops Diesel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diesel looks back up at him and smiles so Kawiwasulu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Schlunckr Diesel has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kawiwasulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawiwasulu scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
Diesel scores with a nice right hand.
Diesel lands with a hook. Kawiwasulu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawiwasulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice hook to Diesel's body. Diesel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawiwasulu needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diesel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Diesel pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.#T2#
Kawiwasulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawiwasulu. Kawiwasulu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diesel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diesel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
and Kawiwasulu scores with a counter punch that sends Diesel to the canvas! Kawiwasulu smells blood - he's punishing Diesel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diesel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!

Event: Highland 72
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Kawiwasulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan can't break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sullivan looks winded!
Sullivan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu scores with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Sullivan tries to break Kawiwasulu's hands from around his neck, Kawiwasulu unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Sullivan will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Amaru Kawiwasulu!

Event: Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Kawiwasulu misses.
Kawiwasulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping left.#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand underneath Mihaylov 's ribcage. Mihaylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kawiwasulu blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawiwasulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu looking to throw knees to the head but Mihaylov is blocking nicely.
Good body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand into Mihaylov 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mihaylov 's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand. #T1#
Kawiwasulu is stalling here.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu is leaning against Mihaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Kawiwasulu breaks from the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Mihaylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawiwasulu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu lands with a light punch inside.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Kawiwasulu blocks with his arms.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kawiwasulu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kawiwasulu swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
Mihaylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawiwasulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihaylov s head.
Kawiwasulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mihaylov .
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand underneath Mihaylov 's ribcage. Mihaylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawiwasulu has Mihaylov pressed against the cage. #T3#
Kawiwasulu pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawiwasulu obliges.
A hook to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Kawiwasulu blocks it.
Kawiwasulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Kawiwasulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawiwasulu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawiwasulu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawiwasulu throws out the jab.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaylov throws out the jab.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Kawiwasulu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amaru Kawiwasulu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kawiwasulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kawiwasulu gets tackled into the cage by Mihaylov . Mihaylov maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawiwasulu is defending well for now.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawiwasulu pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1##BC2#
Kawiwasulu manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild body shot.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Kawiwasulu and move into the clinch.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.
Mihaylov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kawiwasulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Adrik Mihaylov has been cut.#T2#
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawiwasulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawiwasulu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Kawiwasulu is avoiding it.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Kawiwasulu.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Kawiwasulu circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Kawiwasulu. That snapped Mihaylov 's head back.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawiwasulu.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawiwasulu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
A punch combination from Kawiwasulu misses.
Mihaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawiwasulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawiwasulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawiwasulu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihaylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kawiwasulu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.#CL#
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Kawiwasulu in a clinch. #T4#
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu gets through Mihaylov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawiwasulu is defending well for now.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawiwasulu avoids it.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Mihaylov blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawiwasulu is stalling here.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Kawiwasulu blocks with his arms.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch.
Kawiwasulu avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amaru Kawiwasulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrik Mihaylov 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mihaylov slips a jab and a cross from Kawiwasulu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kawiwasulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Kawiwasulu and move into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Kawiwasulu throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaylov 's shoulder, as Mihaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Kawiwasulu and move into the clinch.
Mihaylov moves in looking to clinch but Kawiwasulu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov loads up on a big right hand but Kawiwasulu slips the punch.
Kawiwasulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
A jab from Kawiwasulu misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kawiwasulu manages to circle out of the way.
Mihaylov defending well as Kawiwasulu loads up on a big left hand.
Kawiwasulu throws a series of punches but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Kawiwasulu circles away.
Kawiwasulu throws out a counter right but Mihaylov avoids it with no problem.
Adrik Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Kawiwasulu missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Kawiwasulu and move into the clinch.#CL#
Mihaylov pushes Kawiwasulu up against the cage in a clinch.
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov .
Kawiwasulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Kawiwasulu presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu. #T3#
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Kawiwasulu lands an uppercut.
Mihaylov managing to block the knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawiwasulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Kawiwasulu breaks the clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kawiwasulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu lands a really nice looking cross but Mihaylov seems unphased. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Mihaylov tries to counter by clinching up but Kawiwasulu breaks away and moves out of range.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Kawiwasulu and move into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses with the combination.
Mihaylov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Kawiwasulu circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amaru Kawiwasulu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amaru Kawiwasulu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kawiwasulu 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amaru Kawiwasulu!

Event: Highland 62
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Elkhan throws the left hand but Kawiwasulu avoids the punch easily.
Kawiwasulu misses with a right hand
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.
Kawiwasulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter punch.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkhan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Kawiwasulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Elkhan should have avoided that one.
Kawiwasulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkhan.
Kawiwasulu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Elkhan counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Elkhan throws a front kick aimed at Kawiwasulu's knee but Kawiwasulu avoids it well.
Kawiwasulu throws out a loose jab but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkhan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Kawiwasulu throws a right hand that misses
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu misses with a right hand
and Elkhan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkhan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawiwasulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkhan lands a really nice looking cross but Kawiwasulu seems unphased.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Elkhan! Kawiwasulu is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!

Event: Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scobie throws out the jab.
A jab from Scobie does it's job there.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scobie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawiwasulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scobie moves away.
A big left from Kawiwasulu misses.
Kawiwasulu catches Scobie with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Scobie forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amaru Kawiwasulu!

Event: Highland 50
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight right.
Record looks for the body kick but Kawiwasulu saw that one coming.
Kawiwasulu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Record ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
Record fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawiwasulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Record is just out of range.#CL#
Record has closed the distance and engaged Kawiwasulu in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws a head punch that misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Record is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawiwasulu gets an underhook and turns Record into the cage.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Record blocks it. #BC2#
Kawiwasulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawiwasulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Record is just out of range.
Record lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawiwasulu's sensitive parts. #T1#
Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Record.
The fighters circling - Kawiwasulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Record.
Record moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
Record is looking to clinch.
Kawiwasulu digs a good hook to Record's body.
Kawiwasulu throws the left hand but Record avoids the punch easily.
Kawiwasulu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Record tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawiwasulu is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Record tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Kawiwasulu counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nasir Record has been cut.
Kawiwasulu throws a big shot that misses.
Record swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Kawiwasulu counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head.
Record tries to work over Kawiwasulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Record misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Record definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Record misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Record blocks it.
Kawiwasulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Record's elbow.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Record backwards.
Kawiwasulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Record lands with a right to the head.
Record swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Record blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Record avoids the damage to the body.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawiwasulu obliges.
Record fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot.
Record is breathing heavily.
Record can't find room to land a body shot as Kawiwasulu controls the action.
Kawiwasulu prevents a body shot from Record.
Record is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Record can't find room to land a body shot as Kawiwasulu controls the action.
Record is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawiwasulu gets an underhook and turns Record into the cage.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu scores with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Record blocks it. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Record.
Record on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Record controls the action.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Record blocks it.
Kawiwasulu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Record controls the action.
Record goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Record's elbow.
Kawiwasulu landing knees to the head.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Record uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Record avoids the damage to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Record blocks it.
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu has a couple of punches blocked by Record.
Record swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Record blocks it.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amaru Kawiwasulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nasir Record's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook.
Record is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kawiwasulu just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Record has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amaru Kawiwasulu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.
Richardson is looking to slow Kawiwasulu down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Rich Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawiwasulu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richardson moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes.
Kawiwasulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richardson throws a low kick but Kawiwasulu moves out of range easily.
Kawiwasulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawiwasulu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawiwasulu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richardson in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Rich Richardson has been cut.
Richardson lands with a straight right. Kawiwasulu didn't see that one coming.
Richardson throws a combination. Kawiwasulu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawiwasulu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Richardson. #T1#
Kawiwasulu lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Richardson is looking to close the distance but Kawiwasulu sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Richardson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Richardson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Amaru Kawiwasulu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2021

#R1#
Telheiras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Telheiras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Smile Telheiras has been cut.#KD2#
Kawiwasulu cracks Telheiras with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Telheiras looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kawiwasulu finish him? #TD#
Telheiras gets the takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura but Kawiwasulu is defending well.
Kawiwasulu can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Telheiras looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kawiwasulu has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Kawiwasulu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Telheiras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kawiwasulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura but Kawiwasulu is defending well. #SUB#
Telheiras wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawiwasulu, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Telheiras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kawiwasulu has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Kawiwasulu misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kawiwasulu can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Telheiras tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Telheiras has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!#SUB#
Telheiras is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kawiwasulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Telheiras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kawiwasulu tries to improve position but can't.
Telheiras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Telheiras is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kawiwasulu looks calm but he's in trouble here. Telheiras gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kawiwasulu is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Telheiras lets go of the hold and Kawiwasulu can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smile Telheiras!

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