Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1##CL2#
Bich rushes Mihaylov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bich manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mihaylov frees his head nicely. Oh but Bich has switched to an armbar! Mihaylov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich 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 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Mihaylov 's head back.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov .
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Mihaylov defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Mihaylov 's head but Mihaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mihaylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov .
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Diesel punishes Mihaylov 's body with a nice straight punch.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Diesel.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Mihaylov moves away and avoids it.
Mihaylov drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot 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!
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaylov 's shoulder, as Mihaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Diesel misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Diesel avoids the body shot from Mihaylov .
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Mihaylov pushes him off.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diesel misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mihaylov .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Diesel blocks it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schlunckr Diesel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mihaylov walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
Mihaylov misses with a straight right.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Diesel misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Diesel throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov blocking some punches. #T2#
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Diesel blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diesel tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Schlunckr Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel gets through Mihaylov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schlunckr Diesel 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#
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Diesel misses.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Schlunckr Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel throws a one two combo.
Mihaylov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov .
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel. #T1#
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mihaylov in his tracks.
Diesel throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Diesel throws a right hand that Mihaylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihaylov also avoids with ease.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Diesel.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Adrik Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Mihaylov misses with a straight left.
Diesel throwing a counter right hand but Mihaylov manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel digs a good hook to Mihaylov 's body.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Diesel lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov 's head back.
Mihaylov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target. #T3#
Nice jab there from Diesel.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov .
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diesel works on Mihaylov 's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schlunckr Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Diesel.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel is leaning against Mihaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Diesel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schlunckr Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ixtlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ixtlan throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihaylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ixtlan throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Ixtlan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ixtlan keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Ixtlan is avoiding it.
It seemed like Ixtlan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ixtlan throws a shot from downtown. Mihaylov moves away and avoids it.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mihaylov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Mihaylov moves into range and clinches up with Ixtlan.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ixtlan avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ixtlan avoids it.
Ixtlan gets through Mihaylov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihaylov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Ixtlan looks winded!
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ixtlan blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ixtlan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ixtlan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Ixtlan blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Ixtlan's ribcage.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ixtlan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ixtlan avoids the damage to the body.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Ixtlan blocks with his arms. #T3#
Ixtlan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ixtlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ixtlan.
Ixtlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihaylov as Ixtlan tries to tie him up.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ixtlan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ixtlan misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ixtlan tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Ixtlan back against the cage.
Ixtlan takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#That has opened up Obel Ixtlan's cut even more.#T4#
Ixtlan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ixtlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Ixtlan is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Ixtlan is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Ixtlan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mihaylov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ixtlan tries to score a body lock takedown but Mihaylov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Mihaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obel Ixtlan'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#
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Ixtlan is avoiding it.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaylov .
Ixtlan throws out a counter right but Mihaylov avoids it with no problem.
Ixtlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaylov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a looping overhand right but Ixtlan ducks down to avoid it.
Mihaylov throws a looping overhand right but Ixtlan ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Obel Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ixtlan ducks under a wild hook from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses with a looping right.
Ixtlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihaylov moves forwards but Ixtlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mihaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ixtlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Ixtlan circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Ixtlan throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ixtlan throws out the jab.
Ixtlan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Ixtlan and move into the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ixtlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ixtlan unleashes a big counter combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mihaylov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ixtlan looks to land a combination but Mihaylov avoids it well.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Ixtlan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ixtlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obel Ixtlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Ixtlan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihaylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mihaylov swings for the body but Ixtlan moves out of range.
Ixtlan loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Ixtlan throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Ixtlan and move into the clinch.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ixtlan manages to circle out of the way.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch.
Mihaylov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Ixtlan misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ixtlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ixtlan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ixtlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Mihaylov moves into range and clinches up with Ixtlan.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ixtlan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obel Ixtlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Obel Ixtlan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ixtlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ixtlan manages to circle out of the way.
Mihaylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ixtlan scores with a hook to the body. Mihaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov takes one to the chin there.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obel Ixtlan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaylov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ixtlan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Ixtlan misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ixtlan tries to get set, Mihaylov tries to push him back and clinch up but Ixtlan manages to avoid the attempt.
Ixtlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ixtlan manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Ixtlan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ixtlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ixtlan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Mihaylov throws a hook to the side of Ixtlan's head but Ixtlan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ixtlan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Ixtlan keeps it at a distance.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ixtlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mihaylov back to the cage. Ixtlan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Adrik Mihaylov has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ixtlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mihaylov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Ixtlan and move into the clinch.
Ixtlan throws a looping overhand right but Mihaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Mihaylov motions for Ixtlan to come forward. Mihaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ixtlan misses.#T4#
Mihaylov throws a low kick but Ixtlan moves out of range easily.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ixtlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ixtlan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Ixtlan circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obel Ixtlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ixtlan 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.#CL2#
Mihaylov rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mihaylov prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Thompson has hold of one of Mihaylov 's legs. Mihaylov is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the 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 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mihaylov 's guard.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihaylov wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihaylov 's head.
Thompson is thwarting Mihaylov 's attempts to control the position.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Mihaylov 's temple. #T1#
Thompson is nestled in close to Mihaylov , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson working Mihaylov over with strikes.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mihaylov wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mihaylov 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.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Mihaylov 's temple.
Mihaylov tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
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.
Thompson trying to control the action but Mihaylov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mihaylov is doing well to control the position and prevent Thompson from advancing to side control.
Mihaylov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson working over Mihaylov with some ground and pound. Mihaylov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Mihaylov is rocked!
Thompson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mihaylov quite badly. Mihaylov pulls Thompson in close trying to recover. Thompson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mihaylov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mihaylov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!

Event: Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 2021

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

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Highland 62
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Pjetlic is out of range.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Pjetlic fails to land.
Pjetlic is trying to force a seperation but Mihaylov has the dominant position.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mihaylov has double underhooks.
Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Pjetlic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic can't break the clinch.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.
Pjetlic lands a body shot.
Mihaylov looks winded!
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Pjetlic tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Pjetlic back against the cage.
Pjetlic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pjetlic can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic scores with a shoulder strike.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike.
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pjetlic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pjetlic tries to break the clinch but Mihaylov is controlling the position.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lands with a light punch inside.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pjetlic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pjetlic avoids the damage to the body.
Pjetlic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands with a short shot to the head.
Pjetlic lands an uppercut.
Pjetlic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pjetlic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Pjetlic's ribcage.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pjetlic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pjetlic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Pjetlic.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Pjetlic. #T4#
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihaylov or not.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Pjetlic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Pjetlic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pjetlic fails to land.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic is working Mihaylov over against the cage.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Maro Pjetlic will probably get the nod.
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#
A telegraphed right hand from Pjetlic misses the target.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mihaylov s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pjetlic misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a glancing blow to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Pjetlic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic scores with a hook to the body. Mihaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pjetlic avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Maro Pjetlic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pjetlic throws a head punch that misses.
Pjetlic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Pjetlic tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mihaylov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Pjetlic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot. #T2#
Pjetlic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pjetlic lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pjetlic misses the jab.
Donk. Pjetlic catches Mihaylov right on the button with a cross.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Pjetlic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pjetlic circles away.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Pjetlic circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Pjetlic throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mihaylov takes one to the chin there.
Pjetlic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pjetlic stuns Mihaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Pjetlic circles away and keeps his distance.
Pjetlic looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Pjetlic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pjetlic misses with a looping right.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic takes a swing at Mihaylov 's ribcage but misses.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pjetlic throws out the jab.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pjetlic misses the body punch #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihaylov won't allow it.
Pjetlic scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Pjetlic moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pjetlic.
Good leg kick by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pjetlic misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Pjetlic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic lands with a nice body punch.
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Pjetlic keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Pjetlic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Pjetlic circles away.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pjetlic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pjetlic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Mihaylov tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pjetlic counter with a right hand.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch position.
Mihaylov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Pjetlic throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pjetlic throws a looping overhand right but Mihaylov ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
A big left from Pjetlic misses.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Pjetlic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pjetlic, as that shot connected.
Pjetlic throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Pjetlic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Mihaylov tries to clinch up
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Pjetlic throws a looping overhand right but Mihaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Pjetlic misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov landing knees 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!
Knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov working Pjetlic over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pjetlic circles away.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Pjetlic is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pjetlic misses the target.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Pjetlic takes a swing at Mihaylov 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot. #T1#
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Maro Pjetlic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pjetlic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov walks into a stiff left hand from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maro Pjetlic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch position.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Mihaylov throws out a loose jab but Pjetlic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Pjetlic.
The fighters circling - Pjetlic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up. #T3#
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic is trying to force a seperation but Mihaylov has the dominant position.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
Mihaylov has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pjetlic tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Maro Pjetlic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Pjetlic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mihaylov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Pjetlic looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pjetlic throws out the jab.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pjetlic misses with a looping right.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mihaylov has time to react.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Adrik Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pjetlic misses with a straight right.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Mihaylov misses with a hook.
Pjetlic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Pjetlic lands an overhand right.
Pjetlic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mihaylov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Pjetlic catches Mihaylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pjetlic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mihaylov darts in trying to clinch
and Pjetlic counters with a stiff right hand.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Pjetlic keeps it at a distance.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Pjetlic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mihaylov moves forwards but Pjetlic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mihaylov 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pjetlic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mihaylov scrambles back to his feet.
Pjetlic throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pjetlic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pjetlic lands a slapping body shot.
Pjetlic tests Mihaylov 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Pjetlic moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pjetlic throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Mihaylov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maro Pjetlic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pjetlic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:45
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maro Pjetlic!
Maro Pjetlic is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Maro Pjetlic said 'CROATIA baby, we got a champion! Never underestimate The Plumbers. Never underestimate Maro Pjetlic. NEVER! You will remember my name. ROOOOOOAR'.

Event: Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pjetlic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mihaylov has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Pjetlic does no damage.
Pjetlic scores with a jab.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pjetlic circles away.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch.
Pjetlic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mihaylov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov tries to counter by clinching up but Pjetlic breaks away and moves out of range.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mihaylov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pjetlic is able to avoid easily.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Pjetlic is avoiding it.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Pjetlic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Pjetlic throws a shot from downtown. Mihaylov moves away and avoids it.
Pjetlic digs a good hook to Mihaylov 's body.
Mihaylov takes one to the side of the head.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Pjetlic circles away.
Pjetlic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pjetlic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pjetlic digs a good body shot into Mihaylov 's ribs.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Mihaylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov throws a lazy uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pjetlic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pjetlic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
We've been told by Mihaylov 's head coaches at Hardcore Island MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pjetlic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
Pjetlic throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov moves in looking to clinch but Pjetlic pushes him off.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pjetlic manages to circle out of the way.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Pjetlic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov .
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
Mihaylov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic moves out of range of the body kick.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mihaylov moves in looking to clinch but Pjetlic pushes him off.
Pjetlic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov looks to land a left hand but Pjetlic moved out of range nicely.
Pjetlic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.#T4#
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Pjetlic lands with a hook. Mihaylov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pjetlic checks it well. #CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Pjetlic back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Pjetlic misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pjetlic.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Pjetlic's ribcage.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pjetlic's efforts to push away.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov looks for the body kick but Pjetlic saw that one coming.
Pjetlic looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Pjetlic lands a lovely overhand right.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the side of Mihaylov 's head but Mihaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaylov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pjetlic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pjetlic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov 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 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov blocking some punches. #T1#
Pjetlic lands a right hand.
Pjetlic works on Mihaylov 's body with a couple of short punches.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Pjetlic is breathing heavily.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pjetlic tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pjetlic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mihaylov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pjetlic's face.
Pjetlic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pjetlic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pjetlic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pjetlic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pjetlic won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov prevents Pjetlic from breaking the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov lands a nice knee to the body.
Pjetlic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pjetlic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihaylov or not.
Pjetlic misses with the head strike.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pjetlic avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Adrik Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pjetlic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pjetlic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mihaylov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Pjetlic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mihaylov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pjetlic is out of range.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pjetlic throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Pjetlic is avoiding it.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Pjetlic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Pjetlic misses #CL#
and Mihaylov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pjetlic's efforts to push away.
Pjetlic takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov is controlling him.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Mihaylov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Pjetlic connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaylov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Pjetlic misses.
Pjetlic misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Pjetlic back into the cage.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pjetlic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Pjetlic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihaylov 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.
Mihaylov throws a jab when Pjetlic was well out of range.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Pjetlic lands a jab to the nose.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Pjetlic throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Mihaylov moves into the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov keeps control of Pjetlic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Mihaylov has him pinned against the cage.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.#T2#
Pjetlic swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic tries to break free but Mihaylov pushes him back against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pjetlic won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pjetlic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihaylov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pjetlic's face.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pjetlic wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihaylov won't allow it.
Pjetlic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mihaylov has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihaylov s head.
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands with a short shot to the head.
Pjetlic lands a nice uppercut.
Pjetlic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mihaylov has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Pjetlic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pjetlic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pjetlic can't break the clinch.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Pjetlic is leaning against Mihaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pjetlic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands with a left to the head.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike.
Pjetlic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pjetlic lands a body punch.
A short left from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic digs a right hand underneath Mihaylov 's ribcage. Mihaylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Pjetlic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Pjetlic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pjetlic scores with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maro Pjetlic just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Pjetlic.
A swing and a miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Mihaylov has him pinned against the cage.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic is trying to push Mihaylov away but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pjetlic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Pjetlic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pjetlic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pjetlic's efforts to push away.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Maro Pjetlic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Pjetlic can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks with his arms. #T2#
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic lands with a light punch inside.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pjetlic is trying to force a seperation but Mihaylov has the dominant position.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pjetlic digs a right hand underneath Mihaylov 's ribcage. Mihaylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely. #T3#
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov prevents Pjetlic from breaking the clinch.
Pjetlic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic tries to break free but Mihaylov pushes him back against the cage.
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
Pjetlic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pjetlic avoiding damage as Mihaylov throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic lands with a left to the head.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Adrik Mihaylov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Pjetlic lands the left hand.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Mihaylov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mihaylov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pjetlic throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov tries to counter by clinching up but Pjetlic breaks away and moves out of range.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the side of Mihaylov 's head but Mihaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pjetlic scores with a body shot. #T1#
Pjetlic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mihaylov doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Pjetlic in a clinch.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov . #CUT#It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
Pjetlic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pjetlic won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pjetlic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mihaylov .
Pjetlic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mihaylov has double underhooks.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.#T2#
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Pjetlic back against the cage.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pjetlic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Pjetlic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mihaylov .
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pjetlic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pjetlic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.#T3#
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.
Pjetlic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mihaylov prevents Pjetlic from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pjetlic.
A right hand to the body from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pjetlic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pjetlic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihaylov s head.
Pjetlic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .#T4#
Pjetlic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pjetlic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pjetlic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Pjetlic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pjetlic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pjetlic scores with a hook.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Pjetlic is avoiding it.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pjetlic scores with a hook to the body. Mihaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pjetlic misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Pjetlic misses the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 48:48
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:49

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Adrik Mihaylov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Highland 49
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Mihaylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Mihaylov has him pinned against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lesnar looks winded!
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mihaylov lands a nice knee to the body.
Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Mihaylov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mihaylov working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
Lesnar wants to stall.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihaylov as Lesnar tries to tie him up.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head. #T2#
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Mihaylov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihaylov obliges.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihaylov obliges.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov . #CUT#The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnar looking to slow down the pace here.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Mihaylov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnar's face.
Lesnar trying to control the position but instead, Mihaylov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lesnar into the cage.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrik Mihaylov !
Adrik Mihaylov is the new heavyweight champion!
Adrik Mihaylov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: Highland 39
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Hickock just misses with a punch to the body.
Hickock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaylov tries to counter by clinching up but Hickock breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Mihaylov drives through and clinches with Hickock against the cage.
Hickock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mihaylov smiles and moves away.
Hickock throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Hickock. #CL#
Mihaylov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dick Hickock has been cut.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mihaylov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihaylov obliges.
Hickock looks winded!
Mihaylov has Hickock pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hickock is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mihaylov - that's hurt Hickock badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hickock is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hickock doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Adrik Mihaylov !
A pretty intense looking Adrik Mihaylov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Highland 28
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Frontrero shoots in looking for a takedown but Mihaylov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frontrero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Mihaylov drives through and clinches with Frontrero against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a nice knee to the body.
Frontrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Frontrero.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Borys Frontrero has been cut.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Frontrero blocks it.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov stops a takedown attempt from Frontrero.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Frontrero is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Mihaylov drops Frontrero with a big knee straight up the middle! Frontrero is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Frontrero is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mihaylov moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Frontrero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mihaylov maintains plum control as Frontrero tries to back straight out! Mihaylov connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Frontrero blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Adrik Mihaylov !
After the fight, Adrik Mihaylov 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 21
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Mihaylov checks a leg kick.
As Martin tries to get set, Mihaylov tries to push him back and clinch up but Martin manages to avoid the attempt.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin throws a push kick but Mihaylov slaps the foot to one side.
Martin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mihaylov if he has to take too many more of those.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martin manages to circle out of the way.
Mihaylov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin throws a push kick but Mihaylov slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Mihaylov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martin's coach down at Acme Island Savages was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martin looks winded!
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martin's face.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov . #ROC#Martin is rocked!
Mihaylov lands a big knee! That's hurt Martin! Oh, he's all over the place! Mihaylov lands another knee that sends Martin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrik Mihaylov !
Adrik Mihaylov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2021

#R1#
Glasgow moves in looking to clinch but Mihaylov pushes him off.
A slow jab from Mihaylov misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaylov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Glasgow darts in and clinches Mihaylov up against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jose Glasgow has been cut.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glasgow fails to pull guard.
Mihaylov working Glasgow over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mihaylov .
Glasgow missing with knees to the body.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glasgow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glasgow is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Mihaylov drops Glasgow with a big knee straight up the middle! Glasgow is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2#
Mihaylov has managed to clinch.
Glasgow is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Mihaylov pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Glasgow is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Adrik Mihaylov !

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