Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Sup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Sup.
The fighters circling - Sup throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sup.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sup wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Sup changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vieira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sup scores with punches from side control.
Sup throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vieira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sup taking a breather here.
Sup with the ground and pound but Vieira regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Sup thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vieira's head.
Vieira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sup tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Sup winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sup stalling.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Sup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sup is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sup lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sup thows a huge punch but Vieira dodges it nicely.
Sup missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sup throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vieira to regain full guard.
Sup has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sup with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sup accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Sup wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Sup loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vieira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sup.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sup scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sup lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sup controlling from the top position.
Sup wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sup lands a right hook to the body.
Sup works the jab nicely.
Sup scores with a punch to the head.
Sup has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vieira is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sup defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Sup throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
Sup scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Sup finds it's way through Vieira's defenses. #CL2#
Sup has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sup lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Sup lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Sup throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Sup dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sup.
Vieira misses with a hook. Sup ducked under it nicely.
Sup now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Sup lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Vieira connects with the punch.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Sup throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Sup.
Sup steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Sup let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sup clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sup changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sup scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Sup misses with an uppercut.
Vieira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Sup misses its intended target.
A left lands for Sup.
Sup bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vieira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vieira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sup.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sup.
Vieira throws a hook but Sup blocks it.
Sup throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
Vieira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sup wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Sup tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Sup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira misses with a left hand
enabling Sup to counter with a crisp jab.
Sup misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sup.
Vieira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vieira scores with a jab.
Karel Sup seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sup counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sup swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sup misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Sup moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sup keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Sup's shoulder, as Sup tries to avoid the shot.
Sup scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Sup shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vieira pinned against the cage. Vieira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Sup.
Sup throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Sup.
Vieira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorlan Vieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sup throws a series of punches but Vieira moves out of range.
Sup misses the shot to the body.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sup slips a straight right by Vieira.
Sup connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sup throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sup defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Sup throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sup fails to land with a series of punches.
Sup lands with an overhand left.
Sup throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sup let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Sup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Vieira misses with a left hand
letting Sup counter with a right hand.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Sup moved out of range.
No joy there for Vieira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieira throws the left hand but Sup avoids the punch easily.
Sup looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sup misses the jab.
Sup avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Sup walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sup scores with a shot to the body.
Sup throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.
Vieira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sup.
Vieira misses with a looping left.#T1#
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Vieira throws a body punch but Sup moves out of range.
Sup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sup connects with a right hand. Vieira shakes it off.
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Vieira is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sup's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Vieira throws a right and a left that Sup avoids nicely.
Vieira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Sup misses.
Sup throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira. #T2#
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Sup's shoulder, as Sup tries to avoid the shot.
Sup lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vieira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sup lands a head shot.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sup scores with a three punch combo!
Sup lunges at Vieira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vieira's hand.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sup.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sup.
Sup fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Sup looks to land a combination. Vieira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sup dips to his left and cracks Vieira with an uppercut!
Vieira slips a straight right by Sup.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sup moves forwards but Vieira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sup misses with a wild combination.
Sup looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Sup counters with a straight right hand.
Sup dodges the punch combination from Vieira.
Sup misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.#T4#
Sup misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Sup ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Sup takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sup counter with 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!#CL2#
Sup closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vieira tries to work over Sup's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sup has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sup misses with some punches.
Sup tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira prevents the takedown attempt.
Vieira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sup up against the cage.
Vieira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Crazyhorse scores with a sloppy right hand. Vieira should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
Vieira connects with a crisp jab.
Crazyhorse connects with a right hand. Vieira shakes it off.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Crazyhorse saw that one coming.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Crazyhorse.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira works Crazyhorse's body with a nice hook.
Crazyhorse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crazyhorse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Vieira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crazyhorse throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Crazyhorse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crazyhorse lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Crazyhorse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vieira on the side of the head.
Crazyhorse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crazyhorse lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.
Crazyhorse pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vieira back to the cage. Crazyhorse follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crazyhorse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Crazyhorse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira avoids the head kick by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crazyhorse.
A shot to the liver by Crazyhorse. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crazyhorse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vieira scrambles back to his feet.
Crazyhorse dips to his left and cracks Vieira with an uppercut!
Crazyhorse throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Vieira flicks out a counter leg kick but Crazyhorse steps away.#T2#
A cross from Crazyhorse lands.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crazyhorse.
Jab by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crazyhorse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vieira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left lands for Crazyhorse.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crazyhorse, as that shot connected.
Crazyhorse digs a good hook to Vieira's body.
Crazyhorse misses with the combination.
Crazyhorse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Crazyhorse dodges the punch combination from Vieira.
Crazyhorse throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Crazyhorse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazyhorse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse slips a jab and a cross from Vieira.
Vieira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crazyhorse is out of range.
Crazyhorse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Crazyhorse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vieira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crazyhorse jabs Vieira right on the nose. Vieira blinks but takes it well.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Crazyhorse avoids it with no problem.
Crazyhorse scores with a shot to the body.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crazyhorse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crazyhorse lands a head shot.
Crazyhorse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieira.
Vieira dips to his left and cracks Crazyhorse with an uppercut!
Crazyhorse cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crazyhorse counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Crazyhorse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crazyhorse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira slips a jab from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse lands a glancing blow to the side of Vieira's head.
Nice defenses there by Crazyhorse.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Crazyhorse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crazyhorse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Crazyhorse's head but Crazyhorse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Crazyhorse is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crazyhorse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crazyhorse works over Vieira's head and body with a nice combination.
Crazyhorse throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Crazyhorse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crazyhorse lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazyhorse blocks a jab.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
enabling Crazyhorse to counter with a crisp jab.
Crazyhorse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Crazyhorse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vieira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crazyhorse has got the better of the exchanges.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Crazyhorse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazyhorse. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vieira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crazyhorse lands a body shot.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crazyhorse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Vieira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Crazyhorse misses.
Crazyhorse scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Crazyhorse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crazyhorse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Crazyhorse.
As Crazyhorse backs off Vieira throws a huge counter combo but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it all.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
Crazyhorse throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Crazyhorse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.
Crazyhorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Vieira.
Crazyhorse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Crazyhorse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crazyhorse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Crazyhorse tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Crazyhorse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Crazyhorse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Crazyhorse. That snapped Vieira's head back.
Crazyhorse lands with an overhand left.
Crazyhorse connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
Vieira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crazyhorse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crazyhorse lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crazyhorse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Crazyhorse cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crazyhorse lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Crazyhorse throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vieira! But no joy.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Crazyhorse finish him?
Crazyhorse thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Crazyhorse catches Vieira napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Vieira to the canvas!
Crazyhorse trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazyhorse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crazyhorse wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Crazyhorse dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a stiff right hand.
Crazyhorse lands with a nice body kick.
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Crazyhorse had a free shot at his head there.
Crazyhorse lands with a slapping head kick.
Crazyhorse scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Crazyhorse.#KD#
Crazyhorse cracks Vieira with an uppercut from hell and Vieira crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Crazyhorse's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazyhorse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crazyhorse looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira won't allow Crazyhorse to sweep him here.
Crazyhorse seems keen to control Vieira's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Vieira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crazyhorse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vieira, into his guard. #REVR#
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crazyhorse controlling from the top position.
James Crazyhorse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crazyhorse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Crazyhorse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Crazyhorse from controlling successfully. #T3#
Crazyhorse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crazyhorse prevents Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Crazyhorse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira throws a body punch but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crazyhorse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crazyhorse lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Crazyhorse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crazyhorse is looking to score with low kicks.
Crazyhorse scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crazyhorse on the side of the head.
Crazyhorse gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Crazyhorse looks for the body kick but Vieira saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Vieira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
Crazyhorse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jorlan Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crazyhorse moves away from the strike by Vieira.
A counter left hand to the body from Crazyhorse misses its target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
Dispatch Regulator seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Vieira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Vieira takes a swing at Dispatch Regulator's ribcage but misses.
Dispatch Regulator defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A punch combination from Vieira misses.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Dispatch Regulator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vieira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator moves forwards but Vieira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dispatch Regulator moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
A jab from Vieira misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vieira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vieira throws out a loose jab but Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dispatch Regulator is just out of range.
As Vieira looks to move away, Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter combo but Vieira just gets out of the way.#T3#
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Dispatch Regulator counters by moving into the clinch.
Vieira tries to work over Dispatch Regulator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dispatch Regulator backwards. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira throws a jab when Dispatch Regulator was well out of range.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to counter the offense by Vieira and move into the clinch.
Vieira misses with a hook
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combo that has Vieira backing up. Vieira nods at Dispatch Regulator to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Dispatch Regulator staying out of range there.
As Vieira looks to move away, Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter combo but Vieira just gets out of the way.
Vieira scores with a nice head shot.
Dispatch Regulator walks into a straight right hand from Vieira.
Vieira throws out a loose jab but Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator slips under a jab.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator'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#
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Dispatch Regulator's shoulder, as Dispatch Regulator tries to avoid the shot.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dispatch Regulator.
Vieira misses with a hook
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a three punch combo that has Vieira backing up. Vieira nods at Dispatch Regulator to acknowledge the strikes.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Dispatch Regulator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dispatch Regulator moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to counter the offense by Vieira and move into the clinch.#T1#
Dispatch Regulator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieira.
Vieira throws the left hand but Dispatch Regulator avoids the punch easily.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Dispatch Regulator saw that one coming.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira misses with a hook to the body
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Vieira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dispatch Regulator slips under a jab from Vieira.
Vieira misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Vieira as he connects with a hook.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vieira.
Vieira throws a jab when Dispatch Regulator was well out of range.
Dispatch Regulator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vieira 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.
Vieira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dispatch Regulator checks it well.
Vieira misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Dispatch Regulator counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vieira to keep the fight standing.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vieira to keep the fight standing.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Dispatch Regulator jumps guard but Vieira stands there with Dispatch Regulator around his waist. Dispatch Regulator gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chronian Dispatch Regulator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dispatch Regulator tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vieira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dispatch Regulator's brow.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Dispatch Regulator decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Vieira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dispatch Regulator dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dispatch Regulator's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dispatch Regulator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head but Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Dispatch Regulator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Dispatch Regulator moved out of range nicely.
As Vieira looks to move away, Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter combo but Vieira just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator slips a straight right by Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dispatch Regulator is just out of range.
It looked like Dispatch Regulator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dispatch Regulator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Dispatch Regulator counters by moving into the clinch.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dispatch Regulator is keeping busy.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dispatch Regulator.
Vieira stalling against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vieira wants to stall.
Vieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jorlan Vieira.
Vieira misses with a looping right.#T3#
Vieira misses with a double jab
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dispatch Regulator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vieira.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.
Vieira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a counter combo.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Vieira connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Vieira misses with a hook.
It looked like Dispatch Regulator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
Dispatch Regulator is looking for a counter combo.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Dispatch Regulator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dispatch Regulator slips a straight right by Vieira.
Dispatch Regulator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a one-two to the body.
Jorlan Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a left and a right that stings Vieira.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorlan Vieira.
I think Dispatch Regulator 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:30

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

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

#R1#
A head kick misses from Nogueira .
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Nogueira 's head but Nogueira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nogueira lands with a nice combination. Vieira backs away looking to recover.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nogueira clinches up against the cage.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira misses with a body punch.
Nogueira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Nogueira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieira swings for the body but Nogueira moves out of range.
Vieira throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Nogueira throws a good cross that connects.
Nogueira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vieira.
Nogueira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Nogueira .
Nogueira wants to clinch but Vieira slips to the side
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Vieira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vieira. #CL#
Nogueira clinches up with Vieira and pushes him back against the cage.
Vieira blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Nogueira breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Nogueira .
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Nogueira misses its intended target.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Nogueira misses #CL2#
and Vieira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vieira. #T2##BC2#
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nogueira misses with a straight right.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Nogueira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vieira avoids the head kick by Nogueira .
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nogueira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.
Vieira throws a leg kick but Nogueira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Nogueira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Nogueira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vieira throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Nogueira appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira lands with a straight right. Vieira didn't see that one coming.
Nogueira stalks Vieira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vieira's face. Vieira staggers backwards, shaken.
Vieira throws a body punch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieira fails to land with a series of punches.
Nogueira lands a two punch combo.
Nogueira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vieira in his tracks.
Vieira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
The crowd cheers as Nogueira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vieira. #T4#
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vieira.
Nogueira looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Nogueira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
Nogueira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nogueira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vieira.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Nogueira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nogueira lands a head kick. Vieira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
It looked like Nogueira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Nogueira saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nogueira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Vieira coming out on top.
Vieira avoids the head kick by Nogueira .
Vieira blocks a head kick by Nogueira .
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira avoids the head kick by Nogueira .
Nogueira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nogueira .
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Nogueira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Nogueira misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira lands a head kick. Vieira smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Vieira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vieira misses with a hook
and Nogueira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira avoids the head kick by Nogueira .
Nogueira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vieira's head.
Nogueira scores with a body shot.
Nogueira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vieira slips a jab from Nogueira .
A head kick misses from Nogueira .
Vieira throws a hook but Nogueira blocks it.
Nogueira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nogueira looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Anderson Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira tries to move into range but Vieira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Nogueira is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Nogueira counters with a two punch combo.
Nogueira 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vieira under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Vieira 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nogueira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nogueira misses with a few strikes there.
As Nogueira backs off Vieira throws a huge counter combo but Nogueira manages to avoid it all.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Nogueira misses with a double jab.
Vieira misses with a looping left.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Nogueira .
Nogueira misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Nogueira misses its intended target.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Nogueira .
Nogueira misses the jab.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Nogueira .
Nogueira throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Nogueira slips a jab from Vieira.#T3#
Nogueira moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
A left and a right from Nogueira both land. Nice combination.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira lands a jab to Vieira's midsection.
Nogueira looks to land a combination. Vieira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira .
A head kick misses from Nogueira .
Vieira misses with a hook.
Nogueira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nogueira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nogueira works over Vieira's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieira.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
Nogueira cracks a nice hook into Vieira's ribs.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira misses with a double jab
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Nogueira connects with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira .
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Nogueira avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nogueira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
Nogueira throws a nice head kick!
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vieira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nogueira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vieira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vieira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Nogueira , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Nogueira misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
Nogueira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vieira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nogueira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nogueira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Vieira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira .
Vieira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nogueira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Nogueira saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Nogueira .
Nogueira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A cross from Nogueira lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Nogueira misses the target.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Vieira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
As Nogueira backs off Vieira throws a huge counter combo but Nogueira manages to avoid it all.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nogueira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira throws a right hand that Nogueira ducks under and follows up with a left that Nogueira also avoids with ease.
Vieira connects with a nice looking jab.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Vieira connects with a jab.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nogueira defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira ducks right into an uppercut from Vieira.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vieira lands a brutal uppercut that launches Nogueira off his feet! Nogueira tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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

#R1#
Paa moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Paa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vieira misses with a lunging right hand
and Paa counters with an inside leg kick.
Paa thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Paa throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira tries to counter with a clinch but Paa shakes him off and moves away.
Paa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Paa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paa is just content to waste time from the top position. Vieira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Paa throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Paa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vieira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vieira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Paa is keeping the position.
Paa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Paa wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T2#
Paa wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa passes into half guard. #SUB#
Paa wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vieira keeping hold of Paa's head, controlling as best he can.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Paa is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Paa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paa is just content to waste time from the top position. Vieira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Paa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vieira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paa has Vieira in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Paa trying to control the position.
Vieira postures up in Paa's guard and throws a big left but Paa blocks it.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Paa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Paa trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Paa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira is pulling down on Paa's head. It's preventing any offense from Paa, at least for the moment.
Paa trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Paa lands a front kick.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Paa counters with an inside leg kick.
Paa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vieira takes one to the side of the head.
Paa misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira throws a jab when Paa was well out of range.#T1#
Paa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira misses with a series of wild punches.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem.
Jorlan Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Paa counters with a right hand to the body.
Paa throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Paa misses its target.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paa. #SUB#
Paa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Paa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Paa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Paa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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#
Paa is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Paa stalls from top position.
Paa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Paa is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Paa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iso Paa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working. #SUB#
Paa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paa wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vieira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paa misses with a looping right.
Paa lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira thumps Paa with a low kick.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira looks to land a combination but Paa avoids it well.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Paa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paa misses with a body shot
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paa.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paa lands a head shot.
Paa throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Paa feints and as Vieira raises his hands in defense, Paa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paa looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Paa looking to control. #T2##SUB#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Paa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Paa has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paa's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Vieira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paa! #REVR#
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira is not content to let Paa control the position. #SUB#
Paa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Paa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Vieira is not content to let Paa control the position.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Paa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Paa tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
A determined Iso Paa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich 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.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Heydrich.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Vieira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Vieira gets caught napping as Heydrich dives in and scores a takedown. Vieira manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heydrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich forces his way into half guard.
Heydrich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heydrich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SU2#
Heydrich stands up from half guard.
Heydrich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heydrich.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vieira swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
Vieira with a jab.
Heydrich throws an off balance right hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Heydrich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vieira defends well and Heydrich ends up having to push Vieira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Heydrich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Heydrich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heydrich misses with a head shot. Vieira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Heydrich is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heydrich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Heydrich throws a big elbow that misses.
Heydrich trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Heydrich postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Heydrich tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Heydrich sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heydrich is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vieira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heydrich's hands.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heydrich throws a push kick but Vieira slaps the foot to one side.
Heydrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heydrich. Heydrich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Heydrich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vieira did well to prevent Heydrich getting side control.
Vieira is staying active underneath Heydrich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heydrich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heydrich wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Heydrich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heydrich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Heydrich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heydrich off to one side.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
Heydrich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Heydrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
And Heydrich tries to counter it with a takedown but Vieira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heydrich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Heydrich moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Vieira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich pushes Vieira away with a front kick.
Jorlan Vieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Heydrich moved out of range.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Heydrich.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heydrich.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich tries for a takedown but Vieira circles away easily
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.#T2#
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Heydrich.
Vieira misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
Heydrich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorlan Vieira is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Vieira lands.
A low kick lands for Heydrich.
Vieira throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
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!
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vieira defends it well.#T3#
Vieira throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vieira as he avoids it easily.
Vieira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heydrich.
Vieira misses with a looping left.
Vieira feints a jab promting Heydrich to slip. Vieira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heydrich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heydrich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heydrich fails with the takedown.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heydrich blocks a jab.#T4#
Heydrich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heydrich can do to turn this around?
Heydrich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vieira can pounce on him.
Heydrich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Heydrich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vieira's half guard.

Vieira has one foot on Heydrich's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vieira stalks Heydrich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heydrich's face. Heydrich staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Heydrich feints and as Vieira raises his hands in defense, Heydrich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heydrich wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Heydrich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vieira has Heydrich pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T1#
Heydrich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heydrich stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heydrich ducks right into an uppercut from Vieira.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heydrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Heydrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heydrich tries a head kick but it misses.
Heydrich shoots in for a double leg but Vieira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira stuns Heydrich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heydrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira stuffs the takedown.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vieira wants it to stay on the feet.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3##KD#
Vieira feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Heydrich sprawling to the canvas! Heydrich rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vieira finish him?! #CUT#Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorlan Vieira!
A very excited looking Jorlan Vieira 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: WVT 179: Minoru v Mahogany
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Vieira misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanders counters with a leg kick.
Vieira connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Ollie Sanders has been cut.
Vieira misses with a hook.#CL#
Sanders moves into the clinch.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
We've been informed that Vieira 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.
Vieira is pushing Sanders up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sanders.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Vieira pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanders is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Sanders. #BC2#
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Sanders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vieira thinking.
Vieira misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Sanders moves into range and clinches up with Vieira.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Sanders lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders. #T2#
Vieira blocking some punches.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Vieira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
Vieira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanders tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sanders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vieira throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vieira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanders's brow.
Sanders tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.
Vieira misses with an elbow strike.
Sanders is working Vieira over against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Sanders staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.#CL#
Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vieira scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira lands an elbow inside that Sanders shrugs off.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Good body shot from Vieira.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Sanders counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Vieira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vieira.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Sanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanders counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ollie Sanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ollie Sanders's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Sanders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Vieira.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Sanders drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Sanders.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira looking to stall.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira is struggling to control the position.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vieira receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanders is keeping busy.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vieira swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Sanders avoids a wild elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Nice body punch from Sanders.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders dodges an elbow strike from Vieira.
Sanders working aggressively here.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira misses with some punches.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Sanders.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira. #T3#
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanders working aggressively here.
Sanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieira.
Vieira throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira.
Vieira stalls.
Vieira is trying to stall.
Vieira is working Sanders over against the cage.
Vieira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vieira lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Sanders misses with some punches.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vieira is looking to control Sanders's arms but Sanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vieira has his back to the cage.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Sanders is working Vieira over against the cage.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Vieira trying to stall but Sanders improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ollie Sanders dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ollie Sanders's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanders tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Vieira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
As Vieira backs away, Sanders returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Sanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Sanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vieira throws a combination that misses
and Sanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorlan Vieira 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.
Vieira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanders moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Ollie Sanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanders.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira 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.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Vieira.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanders misses its target.
Vieira misses with a hook
and Sanders counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Vieira! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Sanders!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ollie Sanders!
After the big win, Ollie Sanders made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Real Men Juice and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer sizes up Vieira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Mfer counters with a nice right hand that sends Vieira toppling to the canvas! Vieira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mfer finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer fakes the body blow, causing Vieira to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vieira goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isopaa Mfer!
After winning the bout, Isopaa Mfer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 167: Fedetenko v Thompson
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as MacLeod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Vieira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacLeod takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Vieira throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
MacLeod takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacLeod misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and MacLeod is countered with a crisp right hand from Vieira that sends him to the canvas! Vieira follows him to the mat into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod is not content to let Vieira control the position.
MacLeod struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vieira trying to control the action but MacLeod is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vieira is trying to get an arm triangle but MacLeod is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacLeod gets back to half guard.
MacLeod is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacLeod avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
MacLeod looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira is controlling the pace.
Vieira is looking to advance position but MacLeod won't allow it.
Vieira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
MacLeod trying to control from the bottom.
Vieira trying to control the action but MacLeod is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacLeod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but MacLeod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
Vieira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
Vieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieira throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda MacLeod's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vieira misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
Vieira is looking to counter the offense by MacLeod and move into the clinch.
Vieira lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from MacLeod misses
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Panda MacLeod's cut even more.
Vieira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacLeod backs up against the cage.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and MacLeod counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
MacLeod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vieira throws an elbow but misses.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacLeod is keeping busy.
Vieira lands an elbow inside that MacLeod shrugs off. #CUT#The cut above Panda MacLeod's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira scores with a shot to the side of MacLeod's head. #T1#
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside. #KD#
Vieira drops MacLeod onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! MacLeod is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#MacLeod is rocked!#CUT#Panda MacLeod's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Vieira finish him?
MacLeod walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Vieira! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 161: Takahashi v Haudegen
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Ship cracks Vieira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vieira throws a hook but Ship blocks it.
Ship lands a nice shot that snaps Vieira's head back.
Ship uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vieira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ship lands a right hook to the body.
Ship missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira tries to move into range but Ship moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ship scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Ship keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ship. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ship thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.#T1#
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Ship cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Vieira. Those never looked like landing.
Vieira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ship misses with a wild body shot.
Ship takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Ship displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Vieira. Those never looked like landing.
Ship changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Ship comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ship takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Vieira gets tackled into the cage by Ship. Ship maintains the clinch.
Ship tries to pull guard but Vieira holds him up against the cage and eventually Ship drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira looking to slow down the pace here.
Ship blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Ship blocking some punches.
Ship misses with a body punch.
Ship scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ship doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Ship ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ship no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Ship had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
Ship trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Ship keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Ship is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ship has his foot on Vieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vieira works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vieira trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
Ship has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ship is trying to keep Vieira in close. #SUB2#
Ship is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Ship looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
Ship managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ship manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vieira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ship dominated that round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ship fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ship doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieira circles away.
Ship scores with a shot to the body.
Ship ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ship sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roman Ship seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vieira cracks Ship with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.#TD2#
Ship throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vieira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ship is in Vieira's guard.
Ship slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vieira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ship is keeping the position for now.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Ship keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Ship manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ship passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Ship tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vieira is not content to let Ship control the position.
Ship takes a little break here. Vieira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3##SUB2#
Ship looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ship tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vieira is looking to regain half guard here but Ship keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ship thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ship has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira is trying to control Ship's posture but Ship avoids it.
Ship trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ship tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ship showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Vieira misses.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Ship was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Ship.
Ship staying out of range there.
Ship looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vieira is fending him off so far but Ship persists. Nope, Vieira circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ship. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ship avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ship will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Ship lands.
Ship moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Ship takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A big right from Vieira misses.
Ship misses with a looping right.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ship.
Ship takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira tries to bum rush Ship with a series of wild strikes but Ship uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ship scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vieira in his tracks.
Ship connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vieira. Vieira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ship tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ship has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ship throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Ship ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Ship gets a clinch.
Roman Ship is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira taking a breather.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ship just leaning against Vieira, taking a breather.
Vieira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Vieira looking to slow down the pace here.
Ship pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vieira working aggressively here. #T3#
Vieira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ship.
Vieira is trying to maintain a safe position but Ship gets an underhook and turns Vieira into the cage.
Ship doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ship avoids the elbow strike from Vieira, against the cage.
Vieira is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ship's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC#
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ship is looking to clinch.
Ship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Ship has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.
Ship slips a jab from Vieira.
Vieira defending well as Ship loads up on a big left hand.
Ship misses with a looping right.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.
Ship throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ship throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ship takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ship is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Ship throws a good cross that connects.
Jorlan Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieira there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorlan Vieira.
I think Ship has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Ship!
A very excited looking Roman Ship 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: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Crazyhorse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vieira misses with a double jab.
Vieira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crazyhorse.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Crazyhorse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crazyhorse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vieiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Crazyhorse counters with a nice body shot.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crazyhorse connects with a single shot there.
Crazyhorse throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
Crazyhorse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crazyhorse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crazyhorse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Crazyhorse's shoulder, as Crazyhorse tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
A big right from Crazyhorse misses.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab to the head.
Crazyhorse missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
letting Crazyhorse counter with a right hand.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Crazyhorse slips the punch.
Crazyhorse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vieira is out of range and Crazyhorse settles back down.
Crazyhorse lands a body shot.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Crazyhorse slips the punch.
Crazyhorse has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Vieira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crazyhorse lands with a good body shot.
Crazyhorse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazyhorse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crazyhorse ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Crazyhorse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Crazyhorse lands a slapping body shot.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crazyhorse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira misses with a body shot
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Crazyhorse slips the punch.
Vieira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vieira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab. Vieira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Vieira.
A nice side step and Crazyhorse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Crazyhorse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira throws out a loose jab but Crazyhorse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crazyhorse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Vieira clobbers Crazyhorse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crazyhorse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazyhorse lands with a nice combination. Vieira backs away looking to recover.
Crazyhorse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crazyhorse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crazyhorse counters with a solid body kick.
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crazyhorse lands a jab to Vieira's midsection.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crazyhorse.
Vieira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crazyhorse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Crazyhorse dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crazyhorse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Vieira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crazyhorse counters with a stiff right hand.
Crazyhorse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazyhorse ducks right into an uppercut from Vieira.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vieira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vieira moves forwards but Crazyhorse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Crazyhorse missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Vieira staying out of range there.
Vieira slips under a jab from Crazyhorse.
Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Crazyhorse manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
A shot to the body from Crazyhorse misses
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Crazyhorse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira throws a right and a left that Crazyhorse avoids nicely.
Crazyhorse counters with a body kick.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
Crazyhorse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crazyhorse defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira throws a right hand that Crazyhorse ducks under and follows up with a left that Crazyhorse also avoids with ease.
Vieira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crazyhorse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vieira takes a swing at Crazyhorse's ribcage but misses.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crazyhorse.
Vieira is looking to counter the offense by Crazyhorse and move into the clinch.#T2#
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Crazyhorse lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Crazyhorse misses.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Crazyhorse cracks a nice hook into Vieira's ribs.
Vieira cracks Crazyhorse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Nice body punch from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Crazyhorse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vieira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Crazyhorse finds it's target.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crazyhorse.
A head kick misses from Crazyhorse.
Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse is looking to land body kicks.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Crazyhorse lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Vieira misses. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crazyhorse lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vieira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vieira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crazyhorse lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James Crazyhorse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Crazyhorse had a free shot at his head there.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Crazyhorse is just out of range.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Crazyhorse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crazyhorse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Crazyhorse does it's job there.
Vieira motions for Crazyhorse to come forward. Vieira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crazyhorse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crazyhorse connects with a nice looking jab.
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crazyhorse cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vieira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Vieira moves out of range as Crazyhorse throws a body kick.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Crazyhorse lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Vieira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crazyhorse cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crazyhorse lands with a nice body punch.
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crazyhorse missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crazyhorse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse blocks a jab.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crazyhorse staying out of range there.
Crazyhorse steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
James Crazyhorse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Crazyhorse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crazyhorse misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Crazyhorse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Crazyhorse saw that one coming.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
Crazyhorse lands a slapping body shot.
Crazyhorse works Vieira's body with a nice hook.
Crazyhorse misses with a body kick.
Crazyhorse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Crazyhorse moved out of range nicely.
Crazyhorse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crazyhorse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vieira slips a jab from Crazyhorse.
Nice shot by Crazyhorse.
Vieira moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crazyhorse lands a nice shot that snaps Vieira's head back.
Vieira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crazyhorse lands with a straight right. Vieira didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Crazyhorse there.
Crazyhorse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Crazyhorse connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse scores with a head kick. Vieira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab by Crazyhorse.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Crazyhorse is out of range.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Crazyhorse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Crazyhorse lands.
Crazyhorse scores with a hook.
Crazyhorse tries a head kick but it misses.
Vieira throws a solid leg kick but Crazyhorse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vieira.
Jorlan Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vieira misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Crazyhorse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crazyhorse 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Crazyhorse!
During a confident post fight interview, James Crazyhorse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 145: Fedentenko v Railio
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Vieira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unbelivable.#CL#
Vieira gets tackled into the cage by Unbelivable. Unbelivable maintains the clinch.
Unbelivable drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vieira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Unbelivable misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Unbelivable has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch.
A cross from Vieira lands.#CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Unbelivable shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Vieira.#T1#
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Vieira does it's job there.
Unbelivable doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieira circles away.
A nice side step and Vieira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Unbelivable wants to clinch but Vieira slips to the side
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieira sprawls well. Vieira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Unbelivable scores with a takedown into Vieira's guard.#T2#
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unbelivable is looking to work some ground and pound but Vieira has wrist control.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Unbelivable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Unbelivable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbelivable is looking to work some ground and pound but Vieira has wrist control.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Unbelivable is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Unbelivable has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Unbelivable postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Unbelivable avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Vieira misses #TD#
and Unbelivable counters with a takedown into side control.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Unbelivable throws a strike aimed at the side of Vieira's head but Vieira avoids it well.#SUB#
Unbelivable thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Unbelivable looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vieira is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Unbelivable crashes against the mat.
Unbelivable misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Unbelivable tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Unbelivable creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vieira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Vieira regains half guard, as Unbelivable was trying to land strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorlan Vieira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Usko Unbelivable'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#
Vieira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unbelivable.
Unbelivable thumps Vieira with a low kick.
Vieira throws a series of strikes that have Unbelivable backpedaling.
Unbelivable throws a push kick but Vieira slaps the foot to one side.
Unbelivable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Unbelivable somewhat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Unbelivable ducks down to avoid it.
Unbelivable thumps Vieira with a low kick.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target. #T1#
Vieira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unbelivable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Vieira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Unbelivable slowing the pace effectively.
Unbelivable blocks an uppercut.
Vieira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Unbelivable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unbelivable dives in for a single leg takedown but Vieira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira lands an elbow inside that Unbelivable shrugs off.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vieira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira avoiding damage.
Unbelivable tries to pull guard but Vieira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Vieira lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Unbelivable to his knees! Vieira keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!
After the fight, Jorlan Vieira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vieira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smif is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vieira with a body shot.
Vieira with a nice calf kick.
Smif moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smif lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Smif misses with a left hand
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira throws a right hand that Smif ducks under and follows up with a left that Smif also avoids with ease.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Vieira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Vieira misses.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira misses with a hook
letting Smif counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Vieira.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vieira.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Smif takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Vieira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vieira.
Vieira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Smif drops his hands momentarily and Vieira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Smif.
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smif takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A jab from Vieira finds it's way through Smif's defenses.
A shot to the body from Smif misses
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff 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!
Vieira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vieira. Beautiful body shot.
Smif avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Vieira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Smif's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Vieira catches Smif right on the button with a cross.
Vieira misses with a body punch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorlan Vieira is winning the standup battle so far.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vieira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Vieira misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smif throws out a powerful jab.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vieira misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Smif counters with a nice right hand that sends Vieira toppling to the canvas! Vieira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smif finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vieira misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Smif counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vieira! Smif lets Vieira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Vieira is rocked!#T2#
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Smif rattles Vieira with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Vieira tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Smif dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Vieira stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Smif thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall walks into a jab.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Vieira.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Hall slips a jab from Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Vieira.
Hall moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vieira.
Hall defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Vieira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vieira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
A big left from Vieira misses.
Vieira misses with a combination #CL#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hall.
Hall jumps guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hall decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
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#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Vieira wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vieira swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vieira!
Hall taking a breather here. #SUB#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well. #SUB#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Robbie Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira pushes Hall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira tries to escape but Hall is in control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Vieira tries to escape but Hall is in control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Vieira. Those never looked like landing.
Robbie Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
As Vieira tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Vieira manages to avoid the attempt.
Vieira misses with a double jab #CL#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vieira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hall's defenses.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vieira. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall won't allow Vieira to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robbie Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vieira lands the left hand.
Vieira misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vieira won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vieira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Vieira!
Vieira is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vieira wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Vieira moves nicely into side control.
Hall regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira works his way into side control.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Vieira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vieira works his way into side control.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #SUB2#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hall regains half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vieira is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily. #SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira 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: SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Burnett misses with a looping right.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burnett walks into a straight right hand from Vieira.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Vieira 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira misses with a hook to the body
and Burnett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vieira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnett. That did some damage!#T1#
No joy there for Vieira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burnett.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vieira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Burnett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burnett cracks Vieira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Burnett throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burnett, as that shot connected.
Burnett slips a straight right by Vieira.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Despite the aggression on Vieira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnett throws out the jab.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.#KD#
Burnett sends Vieira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burnett is motioning to the referee to let Vieira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Burnett misses with a hook.
Vieira tries a quick counter leg kick but Burnett is wise to it.#T3#
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnett.
Burnett swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Burnett tries to move into range but Vieira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vieira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burnett to score with a decent uppercut.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira wants to counter with a clinch but Burnett pushes him away.
Burnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Burnett.#KD2#
Vieira drops Burnett with a beautiful combination! Burnett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vieira is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Khalil Burnett has been cut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Vieira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnett, pushing him back against the cage.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Burnett avoids the elbow strike from Vieira, against the cage.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Burnett throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnett prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Burnett avoids the elbow strike from Vieira, against the cage.
Vieira tries to work over Burnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalil Burnett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Burnett blocks the body kick.
Burnett misses with a hook.
Burnett lands an overhand right.
Vieira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burnett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vieira throws a body punch but Burnett moves out of range.
Burnett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnett. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Burnett gets tackled into the cage by Vieira. Vieira maintains the clinch. #T1#
Burnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burnett with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Burnett lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.
Burnett misses with a looping left.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burnett misses with a left hand
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Burnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Burnett lands a glancing blow to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira ducks right into an uppercut from Burnett.
Nice shot lands for Burnett.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Burnett sends Vieira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burnett is motioning to the referee to let Vieira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Burnett is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burnett.
Vieira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnett.
Vieira tries to counter with a clinch but Burnett shakes him off and moves away.
Burnett throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.#T3#
Burnett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Burnett cracks Vieira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vieira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burnett finish him?
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnett finish him?
Vieira cracks a nice hook into Burnett's ribs.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnett digs a right hand underneath Vieira's ribcage. Vieira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Burnett on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Burnett lands an uppercut.
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
Vieira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira trying to stall but Burnett improves his position.
Khalil Burnett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira has a couple of punches blocked by Burnett.
Burnett lands a right hand.
Burnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vieira blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Burnett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Burnett lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khalil Burnett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Burnett just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vieira.
Vieira throws a shot to the body.
Burnett swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
Burnett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett scores with a jab to the head.
Burnett throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Vieira wants to counter the offense by Burnett and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Vieira throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
It looked like Burnett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vieira.
Burnett throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira cracks Burnett with a good jab.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Vieira slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burnett slips under a jab.
Burnett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vieira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burnett scores with a nice strike.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khalil Burnett is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Burnett lands the left hand.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Burnett.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Burnett misses. #KD#
Burnett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vieira sprawling to the canvas! Vieira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burnett finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Burnett throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.#T3#
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett works the jab nicely.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a low kick.
Vieira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burnett back to the cage. Vieira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Vieira moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnett.
Burnett misses the jab.#T4#
Vieira slips under a jab.#CL2#
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Vieira blocking some punches. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burnett stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Burnett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burnett misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jorlan Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Burnett!

Event: SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov cracks Vieira with an open hand slap.
Vinogradov thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Vinogradov with a jab.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Vinogradov's shoulder, as Vinogradov tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Vinogradov.
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov. #TD#
Vinogradov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov.
Vinogradov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vieira is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Vinogradov sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vieira defends it well.
Vinogradov wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira won't allow Vinogradov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Vinogradov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vieira sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinogradov wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinogradov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira is looking to slow Vinogradov down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov 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#
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vinogradov lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vinogradov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vieira is looking to stand back up but Vinogradov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vieira. #REVB#
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinogradov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB#
Vinogradov has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vinogradov's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vieira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vinogradov's body to avoid the submission. Vinogradov has instead reached around Vieira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vinogradov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Vieira swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vieira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trollslayer is controlling him.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Vieira!#REVB#
Trollslayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vieira is looking to pass into half guard but Trollslayer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trollslayer is in guard.#REVR#
Trollslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Vieira 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.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vieira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer won't allow Vieira to get back to his feet.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trollslayer cracks Vieira with a solid left hand.
Vieira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Vieira!#REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trollslayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trollslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trollslayer controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trollslayer is keeping the position for now.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Trollslayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vieira thows a leg kick but Trollslayer checks it #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Vieira fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trollslayer's guard. Nice move by Vieira!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Vieira is looking to advance position but Trollslayer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Trollslayer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing strikes here but Vieira is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trollslayer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trollslayer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Trollslayer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Trollslayer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Trollslayer looking to ground and pound but Vieira is blocking nicely.
Trollslayer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vieira because Trollslayer loaded up on that one.
Trollslayer lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira blocking the ground and pound.
Trollslayer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Trollslayer throws some wild stikes that Vieira manages to avoid easily.
Trollslayer prevents Vieira from getting the reversal.
Trollslayer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vieira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trollslayer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound effectively.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Trollslayer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vieira can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Trollslayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Balin Trollslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vieira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trollslayer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trollslayer throws some wild stikes that Vieira manages to avoid easily.
Trollslayer softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Vieira is out cold! Trollslayer jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 204
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Vieira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira tries to move into range but Fisticuffs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Fisticuffs's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vieira digs a good hook to Fisticuffs's body. #CL#
Fisticuffs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been informed that Vieira 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.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs blocks the elbow strike.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vieira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fisticuffs's brow.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land. #BC2#
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira swings for the body but Fisticuffs moves out of range. #CL#
Fisticuffs has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches. #T1#
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vieira blocking some punches.
A short right from Fisticuffs on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Fisticuffs blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Vieira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
A short left from Fisticuffs.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Nice body punch from Vieira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
A short uppercut from Vieira.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisticuffs tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira is struggling to control the position.
Fisticuffs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Vieira.
Fisticuffs is breathing heavily.
Vieira digs a right hand underneath Fisticuffs's ribcage. Fisticuffs let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fisticuffs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vieira lands with a shot to the body.
Vieira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vieira misses with a body kick.
Vieira with a jab.#ROC2#Fisticuffs is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisticuffs. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira slips under a jab from Fisticuffs.
Vieira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisticuffs circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Vieira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vieira lands a nice hook to Fisticuffs's body. Fisticuffs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Fisticuffs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira misses the jab.
Jab from Fisticuffs.
Vieira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vieira jabs Fisticuffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Fisticuffs misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
Fisticuffs misses with an uppercut.
Fisticuffs throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vieira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fisticuffs.
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
Vieira throws out a powerful jab.
Vieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisticuffs tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4##CL#
Fisticuffs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards. #KD2#
Vieira drops Fisticuffs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fisticuffs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Fisticuffs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fisticuffs with a big uppercut! Fisticuffs tries to clinch up but Vieira pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fisticuffs to the mat! Fisticuffs covers up and Vieira unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorlan Vieira!
After the fight, Jorlan Vieira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Turn fails with the takedown#KD#
and Vieira counters with a nice right hand that sends Turn toppling to the canvas! Turn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vieira finish him?!#CUT#It looks like King Turn has been cut.
Turn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turn tries to clinch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vieira cracks Turn with a hook to the temple - Turn is on wobbly legs here! Vieira swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Turn falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vieira wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieira tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veainu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Vieira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking. #T1#
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Vieira moves forwards but Veainu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu sets himself, and Vieira steps forward looking for the clinch! Veainu avoids it this time.
Veainu scores with a nice right hand.
Veainu misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Vieira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veainu.#T2#
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Veainu misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu throws a shot to the body.
Veainu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Veainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vieira defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Veainu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vieira slips a jab from Veainu.
Veainu cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Vieira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vieira.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
Vieira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Veainu takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vieira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4##CL2#
Vieira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vieira.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
Vieira misses with an elbow strike.
Vieira looking to slow down the pace here.
Veainu tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vieira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieira.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vieira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veainu's brow.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Vieira lands a left hand.
Vieira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vieira misses with a looping left.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vieira tries to move into range but Veainu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a three punch combo that has Veainu backing up. Veainu nods at Vieira to acknowledge the strikes.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Veainu misses. #T1#
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
Vieira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vieira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Vieira crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Vieira back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Jab, jab by Veainu - just one landing.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira tries to counter with a clinch but Veainu shakes him off and moves away.
Vieira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
The crowd cheers as Veainu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Veainu moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Vieira! Veainu continues to tee off on Vieira, landing with a left and a right! Veainu connects with a right hand that leaves Vieira sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Jab by Vieira.
Dawkins avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Dawkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Vieira scores with a jab.
Vieira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawkins at a distance.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Dawkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vieira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dawkins rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins looks for a takedown but Vieira sprawls well.
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dawkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Vieira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira lands with a hook. Dawkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vieira misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dawkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dawkins works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position.
Dawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Dawkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dawkins's guard. Nice move by Vieira!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira advances to half guard.
Dawkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vieira's back!
Vieira is really stuck here.
Dawkins missing with punches from the back.
Dawkins throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Dawkins manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dawkins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dawkins missing with strikes from the back.
Vieira manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Dawkins is now in side control.
The ground and pound from Dawkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dawkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Vieira's head but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira wants to control but Dawkins postures up.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
Vieira taking a bit of punishment here - Dawkins scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Dawkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dawkins wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #T4#
Vieira defending against the ground and pound.
Dawkins scores with punches from side control.
Dawkins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vieira to see if he's OK.
Dawkins misses with the ground and pound.
Vieira is not content to let Dawkins control the position.
Dawkins landing strikes.
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 DeeJay Dawkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A jab from Vieira misses.
Dawkins attempts a counter takedown but Vieira avoids it well and moves away.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Dawkins - just one landing.
Dawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Dawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vieira avoids it really well and circles away.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawkins misses with a straight right. #T1#
Dawkins shoots in and drives through. Vieira sprawls well.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Dawkins.
Vieira throws a shot from downtown. Dawkins moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Vieira lands a left and a right that send Dawkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Vieira thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dawkins misses the jab.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vieira sprawls and moves away.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins blocks a jab.
Dawkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Dawkins slips a jab from Vieira.
Dawkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Dawkins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vieira sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Dawkins tries for a takedown but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeeJay Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawkins throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vieira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Vieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawkins misses with a body punch
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Dawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dawkins slips under a jab from Vieira.
Jorlan Vieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Vieira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vieira.#ROC2#Dawkins is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dawkins got wobbled bad by a big combination! Vieira presses forward with punches and knees until Dawkins stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dawkins closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Tassen throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Tassen manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tassen misses.
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Tassen had a free shot at his head there.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tassen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Tassen does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira staying out of range there.
Tassen throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira is looking to counter the offense by Tassen and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tassen.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tassen.#T1#
Vieira is looking to slow Tassen down with leg kicks.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira defending well as Tassen loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tassen misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Tassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Tassen works Vieira's body with a nice hook.
Tassen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tassen throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira throws a big counter combination but Tassen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tassen looks to land a combination. Vieira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Tassen throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tassen with a nice cross.
Tassen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vieira counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Tassen does no damage.
Tassen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tassen throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tassen. Tassen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tassen.#T3#
Tassen misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Vieira counters with a crisp one two that drops Tassen! Vieira thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tassen to his feet! Tassen is in big trouble!#ROC#Tassen is rocked!
Tassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Tassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tassen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tassen misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tassen throws a shot to the body.
Tassen throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tassen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tassen throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tassen throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Tassen looks to move away, Vieira throws a big counter combo but Tassen just gets out of the way.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tassen.
Vieira lands a jab to Tassen's midsection.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tassen misses with a looping right.
Tassen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVieira.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Vieira throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
Vieira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen'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#
The fighters circling - Tassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Vieira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee Tassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tassen throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tassen manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Tassen.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Vieira.
Vieira blocks a jab.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vieira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tassen takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tassen misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Vieira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vieira.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Tassen letting Vieira take a breather here.
Vieira slows down the pace here.
Vieira lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Tassen's cut even more.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tassen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Vieira.
Tassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Lee Tassen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vieira misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Nice elbow from Vieira. #CUT#Lee Tassen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorlan Vieira!
After the fight, Jorlan Vieira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Vargas moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Vargas.
Vieira lands a hook that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas connects with a knee to the head.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but Vieira blocks with his arms.
Vieira managing to block the knees to the body from Vargas.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
Vieira tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira throws an elbow but it misses.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.
Vieira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
Vieira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vargas is working Vieira over against the cage.
Vargas with a knee to the head.
Vargas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas presses Vieira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vargas lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Vieira's ribcage. Vieira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vargas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vargas working Vieira over with knees to the body.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Vargas is working Vieira over against the cage.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vieira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas throws a head punch that misses.
Vargas swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Vieira. #CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Vargas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira. #T3#
Vargas gets through Vieira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
Vargas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vargas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vieira misses with the head strike.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
Vargas is working Vieira over against the cage.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vargas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
Vargas tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vieira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vieira lands an elbow that stopped Vargas in his tracks for a moment.
Vargas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vargas.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Vargas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vieira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Vargas.
A short right from Vargas.
Vieira misses with some punches.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Vargas.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vargas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Vargas connects with a knee to the head. #KD2#
Vargas drops Vieira with a big knee straight up the middle! Vieira is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like Jorlan Vieira has been cut.#CL2#
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas lands a knee to the head.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
A short right from Vargas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Vargas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arturo Vargas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vargas looking to throw knees to the head but Vieira is blocking nicely.
Vieira misses with some punches.
Vargas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike.
Vargas lands with a short shot to the head.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vieira tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vargas to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargas.
A knee to the head by Vargas. #KD2#
Vargas drops Vieira with a big knee straight up the middle! Vieira is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Vieira is rocked!
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Vargas lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Vieira up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Vargas from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Vieira's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas! Arturo Vargas retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Arturo Vargas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 154
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Dominator throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Dominator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dominator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dominator looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dominator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominator throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dominator fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vieira on the side of the head.
Dominator misses with a looping left.
Dominator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Vieira moves out of range of the leg kick from Dominator.
A cross from Dominator lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominator misses with a hook #CL#
and Vieira counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Dominator avoids the elbow strike from Vieira, against the cage.
Dominator throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira stalling in the clinch.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike.
Dominator swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dominator working aggressively here.
Vieira tries a body shot but Dominator blocks it.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dominator looks winded!
Vieira effectively controlling the action here.
Vieira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vieira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Dominator manages to break the clinch.
Vieira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dominator doesn't seem bothered though.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominator moves away.#T2#
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominator throws out the jab.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vieira dips to his left and cracks Dominator with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira throws out a leg kick but Dominator moves out of range and Vieira only half commits.
Vieira clobbers Dominator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominator blocks a low kick nicely.
Dominator throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Vieira slips under a jab from Dominator.
Dominator avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dominator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Dominator wants to slow Vieira down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Dominator throws a series of punches but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Dominator blocks the low kick.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominator.
Vieira cracks a nice hook into Dominator's ribs.
Dominator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominator takes one to the side of the head.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominator misses with a body punch
and Vieira scores with a counter punch that sends Dominator to the canvas! Vieira smells blood - he's punishing Dominator with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dominator has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Pjetlic drops his hands momentarily and Vieira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Vieira misses.
Vieira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pjetlic's hands.
Pjetlic swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vieira takes one to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pjetlic with a nice cross.
We've been told by Vieira's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.#CL#
Vieira instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pjetlic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira works on Pjetlic's body with a couple of short punches.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Pjetlic avoids a wild elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vieira misses with the head strike.
Vieira keeps control of Pjetlic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pjetlic blocking some punches.
Pjetlic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic is trying to force a seperation but Vieira has the dominant position.
Vieira just leaning against Pjetlic, taking a breather. #T2#
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pjetlic up against the cage.
Vieira seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good body shot from Vieira.
Pjetlic is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Pjetlic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vieira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pjetlic can turn it around.
Pjetlic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pjetlic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pjetlic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Pjetlic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pjetlic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pjetlic is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Vieira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pjetlic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vieira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
Pjetlic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pjetlic tries to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling the position.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Vieira has control.
Vieira has Pjetlic pressed against the cage.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Pjetlic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieira has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vieira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Pjetlic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pjetlic has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Pjetlic can't break the clinch.
Pjetlic blocks an uppercut.
Vieira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira controlling the action here for a moment.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.
Vieira tries to work over Pjetlic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Pjetlic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vieira throws a good cross that connects.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Vieira lands a body shot.
Pjetlic jabs Vieira right on the nose. Vieira blinks but takes it well.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vieira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Pjetlic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pjetlic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pjetlic scores with a one two! Vieira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Pjetlic misses.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Pjetlic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Pjetlic avoids them all with ease.
Vieira is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Pjetlic misses.
Vieira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pjetlic scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Pjetlic misses the target.
Pjetlic cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pjetlic can do to turn this around?
Pjetlic gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vieira lands with a cross.
Vieira tries to clinch but Pjetlic moves away
and Pjetlic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vieira thinking.
Pjetlic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Pjetlic misses.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Vieira is looking to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch.
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Pjetlic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira scores with a jab. Pjetlic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pjetlic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pjetlic is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Pjetlic throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pjetlic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vieira to score with a decent uppercut.
Pjetlic catches Vieira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pjetlic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pjetlic throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
Vieira misses the jab.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Vieira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vieira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maro Pjetlic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maro Pjetlic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Pjetlic.
Vieira seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vieira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pjetlic throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
A quick step to the side and Vieira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Vieira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pjetlic.
A counter left hand to the body from Vieira misses its target.#T1#
Pjetlic throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Vieira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vieira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pjetlic or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pjetlic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Vieira.
Vieira stalling against the cage.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Pjetlic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Vieira is looking for a counter combo.
Pjetlic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
Vieira throws a jab when Pjetlic was well out of range.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
Pjetlic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pjetlic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pjetlic misses with a body shot
and Vieira counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Pjetlic takes one to the side of the head.
Pjetlic loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
As Pjetlic looks to move away, Vieira throws a big counter combo but Pjetlic just gets out of the way.
Pjetlic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vieira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pjetlic in his tracks.
Pjetlic moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Pjetlic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vieira misses with a double jab
and Pjetlic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nice shot by Vieira.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Pjetlic keeps it at a distance.
Pjetlic throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pjetlic manages to circle out of the way.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
A counter left hand to the body from Vieira misses its target.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pjetlic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pjetlic throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorlan Vieira.
I think Vieira 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira 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 145
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
De Oliveira fails with the takedown
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
De Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Vieira counters with a huge left! De Oliveira is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vieira isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save De Oliveira from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vieira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!
A very excited looking Jorlan Vieira rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Vieira punishes Trollslayer's body with a nice straight punch.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Trollslayer keeps it at a distance.
Trollslayer tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Vieira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira presses Trollslayer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Vieira throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Trollslayer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is struggling to control the position.
Vieira pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Trollslayer controls his hands. #TD#
Trollslayer tightens his grip and picks Vieira up, before dumping him to the ground. Vieira manages to land in guard.
Vieira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Trollslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira wants to stand but Trollslayer is controlling the position.
Trollslayer lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trollslayer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trollslayer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trollslayer stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Vieira has momentary wrist control but Trollslayer slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet but Trollslayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vieira thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trollslayer postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Trollslayer works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
Vieira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira wants to stand up but Trollslayer is controlling him.
Trollslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Trollslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trollslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer prevents Vieira from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trollslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Trollslayer defends easily.
Trollslayer connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Trollslayer passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trollslayer throwing shots but Vieira is blocking nicely.
Vieira tries to kick Trollslayer off but Trollslayer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trollslayer winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there.
Vieira is looking to escape.
Trollslayer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.#T4#
Trollslayer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vieira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vieira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Trollslayer finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trollslayer stops Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vieira quite badly. Vieira pulls Trollslayer in close trying to recover. Trollslayer postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vieira on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vieira doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: Highland 123
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Dominator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dominator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vieira throws a hook but Dominator blocks it.
The fighters circling - Dominator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominator throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Dominator lands.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Dominator.
A slow jab from Dominator misses its intended target.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Dominator keeps it at a distance.
Dominator is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vieira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dominator throws a sloppy body shot
and Dominator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Vieira. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Vieira 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.
Dominator scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Vieira as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Dominator misses the jab.
Dominator throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vieira defending well as Dominator loads up on a big left hand.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dominator closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dominator throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Dominator avoids it with no problem.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominator throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira tests Dominator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dominator throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominator swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Dominator does no damage.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominator connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Dominator throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira rattles Dominator with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dominator tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Vieira dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dominator stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!
After the fight, Jorlan Vieira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 113
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Bich jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Bich clinches with his opponent.
Bich tries to pull guard but Vieira won't allow it.
Vieira lands a hook that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
Bich tries to pull guard but Vieira won't allow it.
Bich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Bich fails to pull guard.
Bich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. Bich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bich closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.#TD#
Bich decides to pull guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
Bich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira is stalling in the full guard.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard. #T1#
Vieira trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
Bich keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Bich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bich has a closed guard, preventing Vieira from standing up. #SUB#
Bich is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bich is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vieira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bich's body to avoid the submission. Bich has instead reached around Vieira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bich arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phuc Dat Bich!
After the fight, Phuc Dat Bich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 110
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Kapur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kapur somewhat.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira clobbers Kapur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Vieira. No joy for Kapur on that attempt.
Vieira misses with a hook. Kapur ducked under it nicely.
Kapur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Kapur drives through with a takedown into Vieira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kapur stops Vieira from standing up.
Kapur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vieira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vieira tries to get out of the position.
Kapur trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Kapur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kapur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Kapur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vieira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kapur, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Kapur is keeping the position.
Kapur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Kapur keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kapur is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vieira throwing strikes from guard but Kapur blocks nicely.
Kapur keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Kapur pulls Vieira in to control the position. #T3#
Vieira trying to control but Kapur is working from the bottom.
Kapur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kapur, not yet.
Kapur pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vieira tries to stand but Kapur is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Kapur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vieira did well to prevent Kapur getting side control.
Vieira trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kapur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vieira is looking to escape.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapur advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kapur is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira is trying to buck Kapur off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rav Kapur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rav Kapur's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vieira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kapur.
Kapur looks for a takedown but Vieira sprawls well.
Kapur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rav Kapur.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kapur or perhaps it was just good defense by Vieira, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Vieira as Kapur shoots in.
Vieira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapur slips a jab and a cross from Vieira.
Vieira swings for the body but Kapur moves out of range. #TD2#
Kapur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kapur showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kapur to get the leverage.
Vieira wants to control but Kapur is keeping busy.
Kapur prevents Vieira from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kapur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kapur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Kapur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vieira is just riding it out for now. Kapur eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kapur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Kapur is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Vieira is not content to let Kapur control the position.#SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kapur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vieira is not content to let Kapur control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kapur is trying for a kimura here. Vieira looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kapur wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rav Kapur!
A victorious Rav Kapur thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1##TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Thompson cracks Vieira with a solid left hand.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Vieira looking to control.
Thompson works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vieira wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vieira is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Vieira's brow.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson passes Vieira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson is keen to just control but Vieira is a slippery customer.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vieira has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 stops Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson working Vieira over with strikes.
Vieira taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Vieira's temple.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.
Vieira is trying to stand.
Vieira trying to control here.
Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vieira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vieira has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vieira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson prevents Vieira from standing back up.
Thompson wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson prevents Vieira from standing back up.
Vieira is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Vieira avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Vieira, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Vieira against the cage but Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Vieira, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Vieira against the cage but Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vieira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Vieira's guard.#T1#
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricky Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
Vieira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson is working Vieira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vieira tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T4#
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
Thompson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira is pushing Thompson's head away, looking to escape. Thompson manages to hold on to the position though.
Thompson wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
Vieira tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson 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.#R3#
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieira sprawls well. Vieira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand. #T1##TD#
Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vieira was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vieira is looking to stand back up but Thompson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vieira. #REVB#
Vieira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Thompson winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Vieira is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson is nestled in close to Vieira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Thompson winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Vieira! Oh, Vieira is in big trouble! Thompson lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Pjetlic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
As Pjetlic looks to move away, Vieira throws a big counter combo but Pjetlic just gets out of the way.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Vieira slips a jab from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Pjetlic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vieira with a body shot.
Vieira misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pjetlic! But no joy.
Pjetlic throws a shot to the body.
Vieira throws a nice looking combination but Pjetlic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to clinch up.
Pjetlic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vieira slips a straight right by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Pjetlic stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Pjetlic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pjetlic lands with a right hand.
Vieira misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pjetlic! But no joy.
Pjetlic scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Jorlan Vieira has been cut.
Vieira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Vieira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pjetlic on the side of the head.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Pjetlic moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pjetlic ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vieira is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pjetlic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vieira falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Pjetlic counter with 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!
Pjetlic slips a straight right by Vieira.
Pjetlic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pjetlic sizes up Vieira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vieira misses with a hook to the body
and Pjetlic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Pjetlic throws a counter combo.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Pjetlic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pjetlic throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Pjetlic misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Vieira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pjetlic, pushing him back against the cage.
Pjetlic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pjetlic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Vieira.
Pjetlic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pjetlic blocks a body shot from Vieira. #T4#
Pjetlic prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pjetlic blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Pjetlic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pjetlic lands a body shot.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pjetlic prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vieira tries a body shot but Pjetlic blocks it.
Vieira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pjetlic or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorlan Vieira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pjetlic throws out a powerful jab.
Pjetlic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.
Pjetlic misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Vieira counters by clinching up.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Vieira misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee calls for Vieira to work.
Vieira is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Pjetlic.
Vieira lands an elbow inside.
Pjetlic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic prevents a body shot from Vieira. #T1#
Vieira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieira.
Pjetlic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pjetlic blocking some punches.
Pjetlic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vieira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pjetlic.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira has Pjetlic pushed against the cage.
Pjetlic lands with a light punch inside.
Pjetlic tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Pjetlic back against the cage.
Pjetlic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Pjetlic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Pjetlic prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Pjetlic throws a head punch that misses.
Jorlan Vieira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vieira digs a right hand into Pjetlic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pjetlic's gas tank.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Pjetlic is trying to push Vieira away but Vieira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Vieira.
Pjetlic is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieira.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieira.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pjetlic's elbow.
Pjetlic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Vieira digs a right hand into Pjetlic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pjetlic's gas tank.
Vieira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vieira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Vieira on the inside.
Vieira scores with a shoulder strike.
Vieira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira controlling the action here for a moment.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vieira.
Vieira lands a shot to the body.
Vieira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pjetlic swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Pjetlic blocking some punches.
Vieira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pjetlic's elbow.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pjetlic up against the cage.
Vieira works on Pjetlic's body with a couple of short punches.
Pjetlic blocks a body shot from Vieira.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pjetlic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pjetlic presses Vieira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pjetlic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pjetlic throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Pjetlic lands.
Pjetlic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pjetlic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Vieira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pjetlic, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to work over Pjetlic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira stalls.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira keeps control of Pjetlic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pjetlic misses with a punch to the body.
Pjetlic tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud.
Pjetlic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pjetlic misses with a punch on the inside.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Pjetlic prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira misses with an elbow strike.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Vieira.
Vieira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
Vieira lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A hook to the body from Vieira.
Vieira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pjetlic up against the cage.
Good body shot from Vieira.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira.
Vieira is working Pjetlic over against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Vieira has control.
Vieira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vieira gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pjetlic misses with a punch on the inside.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling him.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
A hook to the body from Vieira. #T3#
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Pjetlic controls the action.
Vieira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pjetlic tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pjetlic throws a head punch that misses.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira presses Pjetlic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pjetlic's efforts to push away.
Vieira is stalling here.
Pjetlic letting Vieira take a breather here.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pjetlic can do to turn this around?
Vieira lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pjetlic lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Pjetlic prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Pjetlic blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pjetlic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira avoiding damage.
Vieira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieira lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Pjetlic lands with an overhand left.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Vieira throws a big counter combination but Pjetlic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jorlan Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pjetlic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
Vieira lands with a nice combination. Pjetlic backs away looking to recover.
Pjetlic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Pjetlic moves out of range.
Pjetlic unleashes a big counter combination but Vieira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Pjetlic's shoulder, as Pjetlic tries to avoid the shot.
Pjetlic tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
Pjetlic throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira tries to counter by clinching up but Pjetlic breaks away and moves out of range.
Vieira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pjetlic finds it's way round the side to connect with Vieira's head.
Pjetlic misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Vieira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Pjetlic.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
Vieira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pjetlic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pjetlic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pjetlic moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pjetlic.
Pjetlic looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Vieira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pjetlic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pjetlic scores with a jab to the body.
Pjetlic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Pjetlic misses with a looping right.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pjetlic cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vieira throws the left hand but Pjetlic avoids the punch easily.
Pjetlic throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Vieira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pjetlic throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira misses with some punches. #T4#
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.
Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pjetlic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Pjetlic misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pjetlic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira tries to work over Pjetlic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pjetlic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Vieira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vieira stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vieira for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Maro Pjetlic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Vieira instigates a clinch.
Vieira tries a body shot but Pjetlic blocks it.
Vieira tries to work over Pjetlic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Vieira.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Vieira slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Pjetlic.
Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pjetlic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Pjetlic throws a sloppy body shot
and Vieira counters with a series of strikes. Pjetlic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vieira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pjetlic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pjetlic takes one on the button.
Vieira dips to his left and cracks Pjetlic with an uppercut!
Vieira throws a jab when Pjetlic was well out of range.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vieira throws a jab when Pjetlic was well out of range.
Pjetlic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pjetlic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.#T2#
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pjetlic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Pjetlic slips the punch.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vieira throws a hook but Pjetlic avoids it easily.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Pjetlic circles away.
Pjetlic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A jab from Vieira misses.
Pjetlic throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira tries to clinch up.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pjetlic.#T4#
Vieira moves forwards but Pjetlic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pjetlic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Vieira has managed to clinch.
Pjetlic lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pjetlic.
A hook to the body from Pjetlic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Pjetlic tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Vieira tries to work over Pjetlic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pjetlic throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorlan Vieira.
I think Vieira 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jorlan Vieira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 99
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Vieira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira lands with a hook. Fitzgerald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Good work by Vieira as he checks the leg kick.
Vieira throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.#T1#
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Fitzgerald.
Vieira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vieira. #T2#
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Vieira's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Vieira.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Vieira. #T3#
Fitzgerald letting Vieira take a breather here.
Vieira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Vieira.
Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick aimed at Vieira's knee but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Vieira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitzgerald scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jorlan Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira cracks Fitzgerald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vieira throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Vieira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Vieira.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Fitzgerald finds it's way through Vieira's defenses.
Boyd Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Vieira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzgerald can pounce on him.
Vieira 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.
Vieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Vieira tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vieira 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vieira is out of range.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vieira with a nice cross.#T1#
Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Vieira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzgerald is looking to chop away at Vieira's legs.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Vieira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Vieira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Vieira.
No joy there for Vieira, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Fitzgerald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Vieira misses. #T3#
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vieira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzgerald with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Fitzgerald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Vieira backing up. Vieira nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Vieira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzgeralds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Vieira.#T4#
Vieira lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Vieira has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Vieira has the dominant position.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Vieira misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jorlan Vieira!

Event: Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Honkanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Honkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira lands a jab.
Honkanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vieira finds it's way round the side to connect with Honkanen's head.
Honkanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Honkanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vieira momentarily.
Honkanen avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Honkanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Honkanen. That snapped Vieira's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honkanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Honkanen.
Some wild striking there from Honkanen. #T1#
Honkanen looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Honkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
Honkanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vieira slips under a jab.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jorlan Vieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Vieira finds it's way through Honkanen's defenses. #CL2#
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vieira stalls.
Vieira stalls.
Vieira content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Vieira blocking some punches.
A short left from Vieira.
Vieira keeps control of Honkanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Honkanen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vieira effectively controlling the action here.
Honkanen jumps guard but Vieira stands there with Honkanen around his waist. Honkanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Honkanen blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Honkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honkanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Honkanen throws a head punch that misses.
Honkanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honkanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vieira.
Honkanen is trying to force a seperation but Vieira has the dominant position.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Honkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Honkanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Honkanen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jani Honkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honkanen throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Honkanen.
Honkanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
Vieira throws a right hand that Honkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Honkanen also avoids with ease.
Honkanen misses with the combination.
Vieira cracks Honkanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
No joy there for Honkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieira connects with the punch.#ROC2#Honkanen 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!#CL2#
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honkanen.
Honkanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vieira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vieira scores with a shoulder strike.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Honkanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vieira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Honkanen blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira lands a left hand.
Oh Honkanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vieira avoiding damage.
Vieira lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Vieira.
Honkanen is breathing heavily.
Vieira lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Honkanen to his knees! Vieira keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!

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

#R1#
Kerr slips a jab from Vieira.
Vieira slips a straight right by Kerr.
Kerr closes the distance and clinches up with Vieira, looking for a takedown. Kerr pushes Vieira against the cage but Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kerr looks for a takedown but Vieira sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Kerr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira throws the left hand but Kerr avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Kerr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kerr showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kerr is taking a breather. Vieira 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.
Kerr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
Kerr working Vieira over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Kerr there.
Kerr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kerr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kerr winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Kerr is controlling well.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kerr wants to pass to mount but Vieira is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Kerr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kerr working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kerr slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kerr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Kerr working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira tries to roll over but Kerr keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vieira wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy.
Kerr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Kerr lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kerr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerr working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Kerr chips away with some ground and pound.
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Kerr has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kerr lands a nice short elbow.
Kerr creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Vieira is out cold and this one is all over! Kerr climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr!

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

#R1#
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
Vieira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pjetlic throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vieira takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Vieira clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic tries to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Vieira.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pjetlic.
Pjetlic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pjetlic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud.
Pjetlic looks winded!#T1#
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Vieira lands a hook that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
Vieira just leaning against Pjetlic, taking a breather.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pjetlic being controlled against the cage.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira lands a nice elbow.
Vieira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Pjetlic back against the cage.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vieira works on Pjetlic's body with a couple of short punches.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Pjetlic avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards. #T2#
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Pjetlic.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieira.
Pjetlic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vieira throws an elbow but it misses.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pjetlic misses with the head strike.
Pjetlic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieira stalling.
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vieira.
Vieira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Pjetlic.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pjetlic's elbow.
Pjetlic swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pjetlic.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pjetlic letting Vieira take a breather here.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Pjetlic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Pjetlic.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pjetlic prevents a body shot from Vieira. #T4#
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Vieira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
Vieira swings wildly with an uppercut but Pjetlic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Vieira pushes Pjetlic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vieira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Pjetlic controls the action.
Pjetlic is trying to push Vieira away but Vieira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vieira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira swings wildly with an uppercut but Pjetlic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pjetlic needs to keep his hands up - Vieira had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Pjetlic tries to keep at a distance but Vieira has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Vieira on the inside.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pjetlic can do to turn this around?
Vieira blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic tries to break free but Vieira pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vieira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pjetlic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vieira.
Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vieira lands an elbow just above Pjetlic 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Pjetlic can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Pjetlic prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Pjetlic blocks an uppercut.
Vieira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Pjetlic is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vieira lands a damaging elbow.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira keeps control of Pjetlic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Pjetlic tries to break free but Vieira pushes him back against the cage.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vieira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
Vieira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Pjetlic.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Pjetlic as the two fighters clinch.
Pjetlic tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira has Pjetlic pressed against the cage.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira stalling against the cage.
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Vieira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pjetlic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Pjetlic avoids them all with ease.
Vieira lands a jab to Pjetlic's midsection.#T3#
Pjetlic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
Pjetlic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vieira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pjetlic on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Pjetlic. Beautiful body shot.
Pjetlic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pjetlic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vieira throws a right hand that Pjetlic ducks under and follows up with a left that Pjetlic also avoids with ease.
Pjetlic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vieira tries to clinch
enabling Pjetlic to counter with a crisp jab.
Pjetlic ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
A little jabbing left from Pjetlic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pjetlic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vieira walks into a jab.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pjetlic! But no joy.
Vieira misses with a combination
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maro Pjetlic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pjetlic takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira throws a right and a left that Pjetlic avoids nicely.
Pjetlic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pjetlic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Vieira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira tries a body shot but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Pjetlic wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it.
Vieira prevents Pjetlic from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Pjetlic misses with the head strike.
Pjetlic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Vieira.
Pjetlic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira is pushing Pjetlic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vieira lands a shot to the body.
Pjetlic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vieira is leaning against Pjetlic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vieira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vieira lands an elbow that stopped Pjetlic in his tracks for a moment.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee calls for Vieira to work.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Vieira throws an elbow that misses.
Maro Pjetlic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vieira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vieira tries to work over Pjetlic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pjetlic is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Pjetlic avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pjetlic blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Vieira. #T3#
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pjetlic's elbow.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Vieira.
Vieira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.
Vieira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vieira scores with a shoulder strike.
Vieira slowing the pace effectively.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vieira lands a body shot.
Vieira digs a right hand into Pjetlic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pjetlic's gas tank.
Jorlan Vieira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vieira lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Vieira as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Vieira. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vieira tries to work over Pjetlic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira lands an elbow that stopped Pjetlic in his tracks for a moment.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Pjetlic avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira cracks Pjetlic with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vieira. #ROC#Pjetlic is rocked!
Vieira has Pjetlic pushed against the cage.
Pjetlic is still on wobbly legs! Can Vieira finish him?
Vieira lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pjetlic to his knees! Vieira keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!
Maro Pjetlic spoke after the fight, saying 'Just part of the business. And hard hard business it is.'.

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

#R1#
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Show misses with a straight right.
Show throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Show throws out the jab.
Vieira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Show. Show circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Koto Show has been cut.
Show throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira tries to counter by clinching up but Show breaks away and moves out of range.
Show's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Show's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Show.
Show displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Show misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Show displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Show misses with a straight left.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Show saw that one coming.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Show lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Show throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Show.
Decent striking displayed by Show there.#T1#
Vieira lands the left hand.#CL#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
Show is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Vieira.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Show has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Show wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Show's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Show manages to break the clinch.
Show looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Vieira scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Koto Show's cut even more.
Show swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Show ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Show swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A short right from Vieira on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vieira lands a right hand.
Show is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira lands a damaging elbow.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Show looks winded!
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Show wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieira.
Show blocks an elbow strike.
Show is pressed against the cage. Vieira pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Show! Two more big strikes from Vieira and Show crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!

Event: IXF LV
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Kiely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiely throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vieira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Vieira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiely's hands.
Vieira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira dips to his left and cracks Kiely with an uppercut!
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Kiely is looking for the big counter here.
Kiely swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range. #CL#
Vieira instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira taking a breather.
Vieira lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira presses Kiely against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Babareens Kiely has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiely is trying to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling him.
Kiely's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vieira has Kiely pressed against the cage, preventing Kiely from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vieira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vieira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vieira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
Kiely looks winded!
Vieira gets through Kiely's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieira lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira pushes Kiely back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vieira lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiely controls his hands.
Kiely has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Vieira tries to work over Kiely's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Vieira. #T2#
A body shot lands from Vieira.
A bit of stalling here from Vieira.
Vieira stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vieira for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira is struggling to control the position.
Vieira presses Kiely against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vieira.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Kiely takes an elbow to the temple.
Vieira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vieira scores with a shot to the side of Kiely's head.
Vieira cracks Kiely with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira lands an elbow that stopped Kiely in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira avoiding damage. #T3#
Vieira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vieira gets through Kiely's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Vieira as the two fighters clinch.
Vieira lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Kiely is rocked!
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kiely with a big uppercut! Kiely tries to clinch up but Vieira pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kiely to the mat! Kiely covers up and Vieira unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorlan Vieira!

Event: IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Rocha dives in for a single leg takedown but Vieira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Vieira holds him up against the cage and eventually Rocha drops back down to his feet.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vieira digs a right hand into Rocha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocha's gas tank. #BC2#
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been hearing reports that Rocha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vieira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vieira sprawls and moves away.
Vieira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vieira with a nice cross.
Vieira drops Rocha with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rocha! Vieira dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!

Event: IXF XLIV
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Giantslayer shoots in and bounces Vieira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vieira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vieira tries to get out of the position.
Giantslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Giantslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Giantslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Giantslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Giantslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Giantslayer with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer lands a couple of digs.
Giantslayer passes Vieira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Giantslayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Giantslayer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Giantslayer stops Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Giantslayer drops an elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Giantslayer working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Giantslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Giantslayer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Giantslayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Giantslayer working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giantslayer on the ground.
Giantslayer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vieira is looking to control Giantslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?
Giantslayer working Vieira over with strikes.
Giantslayer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vieira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Giantslayer punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Giantslayer lands a big elbow - Vieira is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Vieira is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!

Event: IXF XXXVIII
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Vieira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vieira slips a straight right by Wright.
Vieira lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adam Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vieira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wright misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Vieira stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Vieira clinches.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Vieira as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vieira.
Wright looks winded!
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vieira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Adam Wright has been cut.
Vieira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Vieira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Vieira.
Vieira cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Wright is rocked!
Vieira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud.
Vieira presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira lands a right hand.
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wright with a big uppercut! Wright tries to clinch up but Vieira pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wright to the mat! Wright covers up and Vieira unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorlan Vieira!

Event: IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Vieira blocks a jab.#CL#
Phol takes the fight into the clinch.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Vieira.
Phol takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol misses with some punches.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Phol.
Vieira lands an elbow that stopped Phol in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Phol. #BC2#
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Vieira throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
A jab lands there for Phol.
A big right from Phol misses.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Phol instigates a clinch.
Vieira misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira throws a shot from downtown. Phol moves away and avoids it.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Phol's head coaches at Hardcore Island MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Phol slips a jab from Vieira.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
Phol lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phol rather than just go for the knockout.
Phol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phol scores with a jab. Vieira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phol defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Phol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vieira throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Phol misses with a looping left.#T3#
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Vieira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vieira connects with a body shot.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phol counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phol.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vieira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phol misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Phol drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
Phol prevents a body shot from Vieira.
A right hook to the body lands for Vieira.
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vieira looks winded!
Vieira tries to work over Phol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Vieira can't break the clinch.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Phol.
Vieira has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Phol misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
Phol avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Phol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vieira in his tracks.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vieira staying out of range there.
Phol throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Phol misses with a straight right.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Phol connects with the punch.
Phol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.#CL#
Phol darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vieira is keeping busy.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Phol.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phol misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch.
Phol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vieira looks to land a combination but Phol avoids it well. #CL#
Vieira gets tackled into the cage by Phol. Phol maintains the clinch.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieira lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Vieira.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Phol is leaning against Vieira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Phol effectively controlling the action here.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
A short right from Phol.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phol.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phol stalling in the clinch.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Phol just leaning against Vieira, taking a breather. #BC2#
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Phol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phol moves away.
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer Phol is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Phol misses. #T3#
Phol throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phol misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a series of strikes. Phol will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phol looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Phol. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol works over Vieira's head and body with a nice combination.
Phol lands a jab to the head.
Phol scores with a hook.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Vieira misses with a body shot. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vieira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vieira lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Phol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch. #CL#
Phol drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Vieira working hard to break the clinch.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vieira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phol misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a left to the body.
Phol doesn't manage to clinch there - Vieira circles away.
Vieira digs a good body shot into Phol's ribs.
Phol misses the jab.
Phol tries to clinch up but Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Phol tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phol connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol.
Some wild striking there from Phol.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira. #T1#
Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Phol.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Phol moves into the clinch.
Phol blocks a body shot from Vieira. #BC2#
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phol throws a sloppy body shot
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Vieira misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol misses with a looping right.
Vieira walks into a jab.
Vieira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Phol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vieira in his tracks. #T2#
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Phol misses.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira ducks right into an uppercut from Phol.
Phol cracks Vieira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phol lands a slapping body shot.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira moves out of range as Phol strikes.
A jab lands there for Phol.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phol throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol dodges the punch combination from Vieira.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Phol avoids them all with ease.
Phol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phol lands a jab.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Phol throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Phol.#CL#
Phol takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vieira working aggressively here. #BC2#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab.
Phol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Jorlan Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phol scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mfer Phol!

Event: IXF XXVII
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Vieira digs a good hook to Coleman's body.
Vieira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coleman. #TD#
Coleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coleman working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vieira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coleman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd goes nuts as Coleman knocks Vieira out cold with a massive hammerfist! Coleman Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mizark Coleman!
Mizark Coleman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: IXF XXII
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Vieira misses.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Vieira drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Vieira lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Zeus Turner has been cut.#BC#
Vieira breaks the clinch.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Vieira drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Vieira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Vieira checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vieira, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands. #T1#
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira. #BC#
Vieira manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Vieira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira lands an elbow inside.
Vieira has Turner pushed against the cage.
Vieira lands with a right to the head.
Vieira is pushing Turner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vieira leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Jab by Vieira.
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!
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Vieira coming out on top.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Vieira batters Turner with a massive right followed by a huge left! Turner is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Vieira lands a final crushing right hand to drop Turner to the mat with a gruesome thud! Vieira is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!

Event: IXF XVIII
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Vargas.#CUT#It looks like Jorlan Vieira has been cut.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Vargas sets himself, and Vieira steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas lands a glancing blow to the side of Vieira's head.#KD#
Vargas cracks Vieira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vieira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vargas finish him? #ROC#Vieira is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vargas lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Vargas fails to land.
Vargas tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Nice elbow from Vieira. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vieira is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vargas digs a right hand into Vieira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vieira's gas tank.
Vieira looks winded!
Vargas blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira stalling the fight.
Vieira stalling.
The crowd are getting on Vieira's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vargas cracks Vieira with a nice body shot.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Vargas.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD#
Vargas lands a big right hand that sends Vieira crashing to the mat! Vargas stays standing though and waves Vieira back to his feet!
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Vieira out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas!

Event: IXF X
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Coleman tries for a takedown but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mizark Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vieira dodges an elbow strike from Coleman.
Vieira tries to break free but Coleman pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vieira pinned against the cage. Vieira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mizark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vieira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Vieira takes the fight into the clinch.
Vieira avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.#T1#
The referee calls for Vieira to work.
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorlan Vieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman tries to clinch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira lands a jab to the nose.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Coleman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vieira striking off his back but it's not causing Coleman any problems.
Vieira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Coleman works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
Vieira wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
Vieira wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Vieira's brow.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Vieira working a defensive guard here.
Coleman distracts Vieira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Coleman is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coleman trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T4#
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Vieira's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman advances position into side control!
Vieira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Coleman working the ground and pound from side control.
Coleman looks up at the clock and then as Vieira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coleman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Coleman landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman cracks Vieira with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Vieira is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coleman landing a few strikes.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Coleman finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mizark Coleman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Coleman moves into range and clinches up with Vieira.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Coleman pulls guard successfully.
Coleman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Coleman wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vieira's guard.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vieira scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Coleman manages to mount him!
Coleman lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Vieira! Coleman sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Vieira and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mizark Coleman!
During a confident post fight interview, Mizark Coleman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF V
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Fisticuffs lands with a straight right. Vieira didn't see that one coming.
Fisticuffs scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fisticuffs throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Fisticuffs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fisticuffs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fisticuffs connects with the punch.
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Vieira has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vieira effectively controlling the action here.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vieira digs a right hand underneath Fisticuffs's ribcage. Fisticuffs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vieira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fisticuffs blocks it with crossed arms.
Vieira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Fisticuffs controls the action.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira pushes off an throws an elbow but Fisticuffs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Fisticuffs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vieira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fisticuffs can turn it around.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisticuffs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vieira digs a right hand into Fisticuffs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fisticuffs's gas tank. #BC#
Vieira breaks the clinch.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fisticuffs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Fisticuffs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fisticuffs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fisticuffs misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Fisticuffs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Fisticuffs misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Fisticuffs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fisticuffs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisticuffs slips under a jab.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight left.
Fisticuffs wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch but Vieira is avoiding it.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Fisticuffs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fisticuffs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vieira throws a shot from downtown. Fisticuffs moves away and avoids it.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Fisticuffs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fisticuffs cracks a nice hook into Vieira's ribs.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Fisticuffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vieira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira swings for the body but Fisticuffs moves out of range.
Fisticuffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fisticuffs misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Vieira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fisticuffs throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Fisticuffs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fisticuffs throws a lazy uppercut
and Fisticuffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Fisticuffs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fisticuffs.#T4#
Vieira lands a slapping body shot.
Fisticuffs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD2#
Fisticuffs lands a big uppercut and Vieira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vieira looks OK. Fisticuffs waves Vieira back to his feet!#CL#
Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisticuffs lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land. #BC#
Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fisticuffs lands a jab to Vieira's midsection.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs lands a glancing blow to the side of Vieira's head.
Fisticuffs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD2#
Fisticuffs drops Vieira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vieira looks back up at him and smiles so Fisticuffs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Vieira is rocked!#CL2#
Fisticuffs drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraso Fisticuffs 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#
Vieira throws a hook but Fisticuffs avoids it easily.
Vieira seems to have got his legs back now.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisticuffs.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Fisticuffs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieira at a distance.
Vieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisticuffs wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira looks to land a combination but Fisticuffs avoids it well. #CL2#
Fisticuffs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Fisticuffs lands an uppercut.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira tries to break free but Fisticuffs pushes him back against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand. #T1#
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs pushes Vieira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs. #BC#
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Fisticuffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira jabs Fisticuffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira swings for the body but Fisticuffs moves out of range.
Fisticuffs looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Vieira is looking to wear down Fisticuffs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vieira misses with a wild combination.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Fisticuffs's shoulder, as Fisticuffs tries to avoid the shot.
Fisticuffs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fisticuffs clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fisticuffs fakes the body blow, causing Vieira to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vieira goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torraso Fisticuffs!

Event: IXF III
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Vieira misses with a hook.
Clegane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clegane throws a combination that misses
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ser Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clegane misses with a takedown
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Vieira lands a big uppercut and Clegane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Clegane looks OK. Vieira waves Clegane back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Vieira counters with a nice right hand that sends Clegane toppling to the canvas! Clegane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vieira finish him?!#ROC2#Clegane is rocked!
Vieira throws an overhand right that has Clegane reeling! Vieira follows up with more punches and Clegane is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorlan Vieira!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Vieira takes the fight into the clinch.
Theeson has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Theeson tries to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theeson or not.
Vieira is pushing Theeson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vieira works on Theeson's body with a couple of short punches.
Theeson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira just leaning against Theeson, taking a breather.
Vieira presses Theeson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira gets through Theeson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theeson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vieira taking a breather.#T1#
Vieira slows down the pace here.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Vieira.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vieira pushes Theeson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Theeson controls his hands.
Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Vieira's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vieira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Theeson up against the cage.
Vieira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Theeson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vieira stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jorlan Vieira.#CL2#
Vieira has managed to clinch. #T3#
Vieira avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vieira.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vieira stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theeson.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Vieira. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieira.
Vieira lands a left hand.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira tries a knee to the head but Theeson blocks it.
Vieira throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Vieira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira lands a body shot.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vieira.
Vieira lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Theeson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vieira ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Theeson's jaw. Theeson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Vieira does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorlan Vieira!

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