Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Zaire throws a nice head kick!
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Veainu stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veainu looks to throw a body kick
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Zaire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veainu defends well and Zaire ends up having to push Veainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Zaire looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #T1#
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Zaire has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Zaire gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zaire has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaire is pushing Veainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Veainu drags the fight down to the ground.
Zaire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Zaire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Zaire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Zaire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully. #T3#
Veainu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veainu misses with a head kick.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Veainu misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire misses with a head kick. #T4#
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Veainu throws a right hand that Zaire ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaire also avoids with ease.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Zaire.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Veainu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire is looking to counter the offense by Veainu and move into the clinch.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Zaire moves out of range.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Zaire holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veainu throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veainu wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Veainu. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2##CL#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Zaire stalling.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire stalls.
Zaire slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Zaire was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Zaire. #T3#
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body kick that misses.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire is looking to clinch but Veainu is avoiding it.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Zaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?#T4#
Zaire wants to clinch.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaire moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Zaire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Veainu trying to land knees to the body.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu tries to circle away but Zaire has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Zaire breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire tries to clinch up.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Veainu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veainu misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Veainu's head back.
Zaire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.#T2#
Zaire tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
As Zaire backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Zaire manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaire.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu tries to clinch
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu slips under a jab.#T3##CL#
Zaire pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zaire.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Zaire.
Zaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu fails to pull guard.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #T4#
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Zaire taking a breather.
Zaire cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaire smiles and moves away.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Veainu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sonatane Veainu.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Picogram darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Picogram controls the action.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Picogram.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Picogram throws an elbow but misses.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Picogram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Picogram.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veainu blocks it with crossed arms.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Picogram.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch. #T2#
Picogram throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu tries to clinch but Picogram moves out of range. #CL#
Veainu instigates a clinch.
Picogram lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veainu blocks it with crossed arms.
Veainu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram stalling against the cage.
Picogram misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Picogram can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Picogram has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Picogram throws an elbow but it misses.
Picogram's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Picogram.
Picogram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picogram lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.#T4#
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Picogram.
Picogram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Picogram is controlling the position.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Picogram.
The crowd are getting on Picogram's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonatane Veainu's cut.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a nice body shot.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Picogram as he jumps to the side.
Picogram checks a leg kick nicely.
Picogram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picogram throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Picogram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Picogram throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Picogram lands.
Veainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Picogram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Jonny Picogram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picogram jabs at Veainu's body.
Picogram lands with a shot to the body.
Picogram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Picogram circles away from the clinch attempt
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu moves forwards but Picogram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veainu misses with a low kick.
Picogram thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Picogram fakes the leg kick and cracks Veainu in the body.
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picogram.
Good exchange - Picogram coming out on top.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Picogram appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picogram to score with a decent uppercut.
Veainu throws a front kick aimed at Picogram's knee but Picogram avoids it well. #CL2#
Picogram rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Picogram blocking some punches.
Picogram scores a nice knee to the body.
Picogram is pushing Veainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Picogram controls the action.
Picogram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veainu.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Picogram.
Picogram lands a knee to the body.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Veainu avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body.
Picogram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jonny Picogram seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Picogram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veainu fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu pushes Picogram back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veainu as Picogram tries to tie him up.
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Picogram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Picogram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Picogram throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sonatane Veainu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Picogram lands a jab to the head.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picogram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Picogram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picogram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Picogram slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu throws a big counter combination but Picogram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Picogram jabs Veainu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Veainu throws a low kick, looking for Picogram's leg but Picogram calmly moves out of range.
Picogram flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Picogram avoids it well.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram lands with a right hand.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Veainu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picogram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Picogram throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu misses with the combination.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picogram keeps Veainu at a distance using the push kick.
Veainu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu slips under a jab from Picogram.#T3#
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Picogram is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Picogram misses.
Picogram feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veainu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Veainu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Picogram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu tries to clinch but Picogram is having none of it.
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Picogram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Picogram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Picogram 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nelson gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Veainu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nelson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Nelson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Nelson stands and steps away. Veainu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it. #TD2#
Veainu successfully pulls guard.
Nelson prevents Veainu from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Veainu's guard. #SUB#
Nelson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nelson seems to have locked his on tight now - Veainu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nelson, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pudd Nelson!
A very excited looking Pudd Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld 39
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Veainu throws a right hand that Picogram ducks under and follows up with a left that Picogram also avoids with ease.
Veainu doesn't manage to clinch there - Picogram circles away.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Picogram counters with a left to the body.
Picogram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picogram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Picogram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Picogram throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu tries to clinch
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
Veainu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.#T1#
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Veainu staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picogram.
Veainu tries for a takedown but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picogram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Picogram. #T2#
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Picogram slaps away a takedown attempt from Veainu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Picogram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picogram has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veainu stalks Picogram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Picogram's face. Picogram staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Picogram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Picogram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jonny Picogram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Picogram misses with a hook.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Picogram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram scores with a spinning back kick!
Picogram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Picogram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Picogram scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Picogram. #T4#
Picogram cracks a nice hook into Veainu's ribs.
Picogram thuds his shin into the meat of Veainu's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Picogram.
Picogram misses with a hook.
Picogram with the inside leg kick.
Veainu has a takedown stuffed.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Picogram scores with a nice body kick.
Picogram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram thuds a left hand into Veainu's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram delivers a nice body kick.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Picogram rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu avoids the elbow strike from Picogram, against the cage.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram controlling the action here for a moment.
Picogram landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Picogram won't allow it.
Picogram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Picogram is pushing Veainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Picogram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Picogram stalling the fight.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Picogram.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
Picogram holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Picogram. #T2#
Veainu fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch but Picogram keeps him there for the moment.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Picogram stalling against the cage.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Picogram effectively controlling the action here.
Picogram keeps control of Veainu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Picogram just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Picogram's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jonny Picogram.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Picogram avoids them all with ease.
Veainu looks for a takedown but Picogram sprawls well.
Picogram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good shot there by Picogram.
The fighters circling - Picogram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picogram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Picogram is avoiding it.
Picogram slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Picogram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veainu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Picogram tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Picogram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Picogram lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Picogram scores with a body shot.
Veainu is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Picogram moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Nelson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Veainu, which made it look bad.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Veainu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nelson quickly recovers to half 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.
Nelson is looking to control Veainu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Nelson with the active half guard here but Veainu passes nicely into side control.
Veainu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Veainu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Veainu pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Nelson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veainu escapes and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veainu is working away from the top position though.
Veainu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nelson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Veainu wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson lands a left hand.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson. #BC#
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
Nelson won't allow Veainu to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pudd Nelson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Nelson has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away. #TD#
Veainu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nelson sprawls well initially but Veainu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Veainu is controlling him
Veainu wants to stand but Nelson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Veainu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson wants to control but Veainu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Nelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Nelson is looking to control Veainu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Nelson kicks off Veainu and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Veainu is avoiding it.
Veainu throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Nelson lands a shoulder strike.
Pudd Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
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!#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson. #CL2#
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pudd Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu misses with a low kick.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Veainu tried to score with a low kick but Nelson checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##CL2#
Nelson clinches.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Veainu manages to pull guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Veainu's guard.
Veainu wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it. #SU2#
Nelson stands up and waves to Veainu to follow him. #T2#
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.#CL2#
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu. #TD#
Veainu pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Nelson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Veainu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Veainu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Veainu! #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu working away.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is pushing Veainu's head away, looking to escape. Veainu manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Nelson is trying to control Veainu's posture but Veainu avoids it.
Nelson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Veainu is controlling him well.
Nelson is trying to control Veainu's posture but Veainu avoids it.
Veainu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Pudd Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veainu is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Veainu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Nfld live 37
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veainu.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Benedetti stalks Veainu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veainu's face. Veainu staggers backwards, shaken.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Benedetti throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Veainu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range. #T1#
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Benedetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Veainu.
Veainu slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu tries to bum rush Benedetti with a series of wild strikes but Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benedetti tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Veainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice combination there by Veainu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
Benedetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Veainu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Veainu moves out of range easily. #T2#
Veainu staying out of range there.
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti blocks a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu lands a jab-cross combination.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Veainu shoots in and drives through. Benedetti sprawls well.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Benedetti catches Veainu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benedetti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu closes the distance but Benedetti moves to the side
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veainu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Veainu slips under a jab.#CL#
Veainu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benedetti has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedetti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedetti leaves Veainu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Veainu tries to land a leg kick but Benedetti saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Veainu throws a big counter combination but Benedetti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benedetti feints with a jab and clips Veainu right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Veainu is sent crashing into the canvas and Benedetti leaps in for the kill! Veainu tries to get to his feet but Benedetti is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Veainu is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 42
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1#
Veainu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu shoots in but Coppola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Coppola tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Veainu clinches. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu checks a low kick from Coppola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Veainu works over Coppola's head and body with a nice combination.
Coppola blocks a head kick by Veainu. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Veainu.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coppola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Veainu is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Coppola has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Coppola tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Coppola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coppola counters with an outside leg kick.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Veainu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
Veainu tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Coppola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Veainu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Veainu lands a right hand. #TD2#
Coppola ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coppola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Coppola working for a triangle but Veainu defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Veainu defends easily.
Veainu stopping the sweep attempt from Coppola.#SUB2#
Veainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veainu has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Veainu wanted to stand there but Coppola had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Veainu defends easily.
Coppola wants to sweep here but Veainu controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu is looking to stand up but Coppola won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Veainu looks to land a combination. Coppola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coppola.
Coppola with the counter takedown but Veainu avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Veainu scores with a four punch combination!
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coppola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Coppola shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veainu tries to bum rush Coppola with a series of wild strikes but Coppola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to avoid it but Veainu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coppola to the ground. Coppola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coppola fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Coppola shoots for a double leg takedown but Veainu sprawls well. He's pushed Coppola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.
Veainu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Veainu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veainu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veainu stuffs the takedown.
Coppola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coppola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veainu defends it nicely.#T2#
Veainu goes for a double leg but Coppola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coppola continues to drive forward.
Veainu backing away here, and Coppola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Coppola is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Coppola misses.
As Coppola looks to move away, Veainu throws a big counter combo but Coppola just gets out of the way.
Coppola stuffs the takedown attempt from Veainu. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Veainu. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu tries to bum rush Coppola with a series of wild strikes but Coppola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coppola tries to clinch up.#T3##TD2#
Coppola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Veainu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Coppola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veainu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Coppola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veainu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Coppola crashes against the mat. #T4#
Coppola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coppola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Coppola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veainu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coppola working the ground and pound but Veainu is defending the strikes.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Coppola drags him back down.
Coppola looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Veainu is avoiding damage well.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coppola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coppola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Veainu smiles and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veainu.
Coppola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Coppola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coppola can do to turn this around?
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coppola moves away.
Veainu tries to bum rush Coppola with a series of wild strikes but Coppola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coppola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Coppola tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coppola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Veainu is leaning against Coppola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu swinging wildly here.
Coppola tries a quick counter leg kick but Veainu is wise to it.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veainu checks a leg kick.
Coppola dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Coppola throws a low kick, looking for Veainu's leg but Veainu calmly moves out of range.
As Coppola looks to move away, Veainu throws a big counter combo but Coppola just gets out of the way.#CL#
Veainu moves into range and clinches up with Coppola.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coppola is trying to drag Veainu to the mat but Veainu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvatore Coppola.#TD#
Veainu jumps into guard, dragging Coppola to the mat. #T3#
Coppola advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Coppola seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Coppola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Veainu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Veainu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Coppola sneaks back into half guard.
Coppola works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Coppola is looking for a triangle here but Veainu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Coppola manages to get back to half guard.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veainu content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Clay slaps away a takedown attempt from Veainu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Clay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay works over Veainu's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu looks winded!
Clay misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clay connects with a body shot.#T1#
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clay.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clay throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veainu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clay misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Clay misses with a body shot.
Veainu tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
Clay swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Clay.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clay throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Clay sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay. #T3#
Veainu looks to throw a body kick
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Clay lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Clay as Veainu shoots in.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a combination
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Clay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Clay.
Clay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Nice uppercut lands for Clay. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Clay had a free shot at his head there.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Veainu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Clay throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.#KD#
Clay cracks Veainu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Veainu to stand back up!#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Veainu throws a body kick that misses
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Veainu ducks into an uppercut from Clay and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Clay!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Clay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veainu.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a low kick as Veainu jumps back.
Veainu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Veainu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Veainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Veainu both land. Nice combination.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Veainu.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Veainu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Veainu is quick to defend against it.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Veainu sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Veainu moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
A head kick misses from Veainu.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz misses with a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Veainu moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Cruz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veainu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Cruz laying and praying for a moment but Veainu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veainu defending well though. #T3#
Cruz passes to full mount!
Veainu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz trying to control but Veainu is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz looking to control but Veainu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Cruz unloads with some shots from mount but Veainu bucks and avoids them well.
Veainu is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
Cruz looking to control but Veainu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Ricardo Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Veainu misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Veainu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruz tries a low kick but Veainu avoids it.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz throws a low kick but Veainu avoids it.
Cruz throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Veainu is quick to defend against it.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veainu was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veainu is keeping the position for now.
Cruz is looking to pass into half guard but Veainu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Veainu is in guard.#REVB#
Ricardo Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Veainu is proving a slippery customer.
Veainu controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Veainu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veainu works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Veainu to get to half guard.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Veainu has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Veainu seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veainu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veainu's back!#SUB#
Veainu fending off the submission attempt from Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Veainu feints and as Cruz raises his hands in defense, Veainu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veainu postures up. #SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Veainu defends it easily.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Veainu postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Veainu stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Veainu's leg but Veainu calmly moves out of range.
Veainu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Veainu rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Veainu decides to pull guard. #T2#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz is trying to control. Veainu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veainu defending well though.
Cruz wants to control but Veainu is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Veainu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Veainu looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Veainu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Veainu tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Veainu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Veainu tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Veainu.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veainu throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Veainu fights it but they end up in guard.
Veainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R7
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veainu as he jumps to the side.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Borisov.
Borisov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Borisov wants to clinch.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt - Veainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Veainu both land. Nice combination.
Borisov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu misses with a head kick.
Veainu throws a nice looking combination but Borisov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov throws a head kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Borisov fails to land the takedown.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Veainu as he avoids it easily.
Veainu throws a counter combo.
Borisov checks a low kick from Veainu.
Veainu throws a right hand that Borisov ducks under and follows up with a left that Borisov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Borisov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veainu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borisov is in Veainu's guard.#T1#
Borisov wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Borisov wants to get up but he can't break Veainu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borisov is controlling him.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Borisov advances to half guard.
Borisov is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veainu is trying to stand back up but Borisov is controlling him
Veainu is staying active underneath Borisov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borisov darts in looking for a takedown but Veainu gets double underhooks and turns Borisov into the cage. #BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Borisov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Borisov trying to control from half guard but Veainu is working away. #SUB#
Borisov is looking for a kimura but Veainu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borisov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borisov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu is looking to escape.#T3#
Borisov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Borisov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veainu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Borisov is looking for a kimura here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borisov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borisov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Veainu has closed the distance and engaged Borisov in a clinch.
Veainu stops a takedown attempt from Borisov.
Borisov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Veainu after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Veainu pulls guard effortlessly.
Veainu wants to stand but Borisov is controlling the position.
Borisov looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Borisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
That's time! Borisov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Borisov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu misses with a body kick.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Borisov. #TD#
Borisov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Veainu is controlling Borisov's trapped leg to prevent Borisov from advancing to side control.
Veainu tries to get to full guard but Borisov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Borisov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu tries to kick Borisov off but Borisov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borisov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Veainu to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T1#
Veainu has control of Borisov's left arm, preventing Borisov from doing any damage.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Borisov won't allow Veainu to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Borisov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veainu's guard.
Borisov prevents Veainu from getting back to his feet.
Veainu seems keen to control Borisov's posture.
Borisov looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Borisov wants to control the position but Veainu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Borisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veainu is working away from the top position though.
Borisov wants to improve his position but Veainu is controlling well.
Borisov trying to hold on to Veainu's head to control him but Veainu postures up.
Veainu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Borisov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Veainu won't allow Borisov to get back to his feet.
Veainu preventing the sweep.
Hristo Borisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borisov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Veainu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borisov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Veainu or perhaps it was just good defense by Borisov, which made it look bad.
Borisov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Borisov misses with a body shot. #T4#
Veainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Borisov looks for a takedown but Veainu sprawls well.#CL2#
Veainu clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Veainu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu wants to stand up but Borisov is controlling him.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Borisov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Borisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Veainu sprawls well. Veainu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Borisov darts in looking for a takedown but Veainu gets double underhooks and turns Borisov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu is working Borisov over against the cage.#TD2#
Veainu drags the fight down to the ground.
Veainu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borisov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Borisov tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Borisov wants to stand but Veainu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Borisov avoids the head kick by Veainu.
No joy there for Borisov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borisov tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it. #TD#
Borisov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Veainu quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Borisov wants to work for an arm triangle but Veainu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borisov prevents Veainu from standing back up.
Borisov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borisov trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu tries to kick Borisov off but Borisov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Veainu trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Veainu manages to get to full guard.
Borisov controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu keeps the fight on the outside.
Borisov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borisov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Veainu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borisov shoots in but no luck this time.
Veainu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Borisov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Veainu circles away.
Hristo Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Borisov moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veainu!
Veainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borisov leaves Veainu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borisov shoots for a takedown but Veainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veainu!
Veainu throws a one two combo.
Veainu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borisov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Borisov.
Hristo Borisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonatane Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Veainu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Veainu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Veainu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Veainu ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Sanchez keeps control of Veainu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veainu on the side of the head.
Veainu goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Sanchez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards. #T2#
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Sanchez pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Sanchez gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veainu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veainu controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sanchez. #T4#
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Veainu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez thumps Veainu with a low kick.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veainu letting Sanchez take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action. #T2#
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Veainu pulls guard.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Veainu won't let him.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanchez has passed into side control.
Sanchez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sanchez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Veainu throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sanchez wants to stand but Veainu is controlling his arm.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Veainu on that attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu moves forwards but Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veainu has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Veainu was not able to check.
Veainu tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Veainu off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Veainu gets a clinch.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanchez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Veainu is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Veainu's belly button to the back.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Veainu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside. #BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Veainu's front leg but catches the back leg as Veainu tries to avoid it. #T3#
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Veainu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez moves out of range as Veainu throws a body kick.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veainu shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Veainu wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Veainu. #TD#
Veainu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hogan's half guard.
Veainu prevents Hogan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Veainu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Veainu postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan controlling Veainu's posture. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogan wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veainu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Veainu holds on and takes a little breather.
Veainu striking off his back but it's not causing Hogan any problems.
Veainu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hogan content to stall in guard here.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veainu is keeping the position for now.
Veainu is looking to stand up but Hogan isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
Hogan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hogan advances position into side control!
Hogan wants to control but Veainu is keeping him busy.
Hogan advances nicely into full mount.
Veainu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veainu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Hogan sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veainu defends it well.
Hogan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Veainu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogan.
Veainu wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
Hogan is looking to advance position but Veainu won't allow it.
Hogan works his way into side control.
Veainu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hogan looks up at the clock and then as Veainu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hogan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Veainu misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hogan lands some shots froms side control.
Hogan wants to control but Veainu is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veainu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hogan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hogan tries for a kimura but Veainu is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Hogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Veainu feints and as Hogan raises his hands in defense, Veainu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veainu won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Hogan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Veainu has passed into side control.
Hogan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Veainu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hogan defends it well.
Hogan gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hogan looking to control. #T1#
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veainu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan is stalling in the full guard.
Veainu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bo Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hogan pushing down on Veainu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hogan trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hogan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veainu is just riding it out for now. Hogan eventually gives up the hold.
Veainu wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy. #T2#
Veainu is controlling Hogan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Hogan.
Veainu controlling the position well.
Hogan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veainu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Veainu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Hogan works his way into side control.
Hogan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Hogan is working to tighten his grip on Veainu's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Veainu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hogan is really squeezing tight and eventually Veainu passes out! Hogan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bo Hogan!

Event: WVT 57: Peterson v Mogg
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Veainu has a takedown stuffed.
Immanuel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Veainu shoots in for a double leg but Immanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Immanuel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Veainu eats them both and turns towards Immanuel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Veainu darts in and clinches Immanuel up against the cage.
Veainu is trying to break free.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Veainu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Immanuel misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Immanuel smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Immanuel.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Immanuel.
Immanuel scores with a one two! Veainu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Immanuel blocks a leg kick.
Immanuel scores with a push kick.#CL#
Veainu closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Veainu clinches up against the cage.
Immanuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Immanuel lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu just leaning against Immanuel, taking a breather.
Immanuel misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Immanuel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Veainu is working for takedown but Immanuel is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Immanuel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Veainu counters with a left and a right that stings Immanuel.
Immanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick and Veainu moves out of range easily.
Immanuel looks winded!
Veainu shoots in for a double leg but Immanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Immanuel throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu shoots in but no luck this time.
Immanuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu shoots in for a double leg but Immanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Immanuel flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
Immanuel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veainu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Immanuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Veainu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Immanuel backs up against the cage.
Veainu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Veainu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Immanuel circles away.
Immanuel is looking to land body kicks.
Veainu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Immanuel circles away.
Immanuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Immanuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu throws a sloppy head kick
and Immanuel counters with a body kick that stops Veainu in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel lands with a light punch inside.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu tries to work over Immanuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Immanuel sprawls well. Immanuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet.
Immanuel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Immanuel as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Immanuel, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yeshua Immanuel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Immanuel tries to land a front kick but Veainu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Immanuel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Immanuel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL#
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Immanuel back into the cage.
Immanuel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu wants to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Immanuel 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.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veainu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Immanuel sprawls and moves away.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu tries to clinch there but Immanuel circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Immanuel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
Immanuel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veainu.
Immanuel throws a body kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Veainu has managed to clinch. #TD#
Veainu manages to pull guard. #T1#
Immanuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veainu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Veainu trying to keep a closed guard but Immanuel is proving a slippery customer.
Immanuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Immanuel trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Immanuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Veainu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Immanuel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Immanuel can turn it around.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Immanuel to keep the fight standing.
Veainu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Immanuel just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Immanuel smiles and moves away.
Immanuel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No joy there for Immanuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veainu shoots for a double leg takedown but Immanuel sprawls well. He's pushed Veainu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Immanuel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Veainu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Immanuel is out of range and Veainu settles back down.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Immanuel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Immanuel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Veainu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Immanuel avoids it really well and circles away.
Immanuel throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range. #CL#
Veainu clinches up against the cage.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land. #TD#
Veainu decides to pull guard.
Immanuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veainu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Immanuel from controlling successfully.
Veainu controls Immanuel momentarily but Immanuel frees himself.
Immanuel trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu is trying to keep Immanuel in close.
Immanuel trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yeshua Immanuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Immanuel slaps away a takedown attempt from Veainu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Immanuel throws a big counter head kick but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick and Veainu moves out of range easily.
Immanuel scores with a nice body kick.
Veainu has a takedown stuffed.
Immanuel misses with a double jab.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Immanuel but Immanuel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu darts in looking for a takedown but Immanuel gets double underhooks and turns Veainu into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Immanuel.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Immanuel holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Immanuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Immanuel smiles and moves away.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown but Immanuel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veainu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veainu there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Veainu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Veainu decides to pull guard.
Immanuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veainu is controlling Immanuel's posture.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Immanuel from controlling successfully.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Veainu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Immanuel.
Immanuel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Veainu seems keen to control Immanuel's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Veainu controls Immanuel momentarily but Immanuel frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Immanuel throws a leg kick but Veainu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Veainu misses with a takedown attempt - Immanuel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Immanuel as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Immanuel wants to clinch.
Immanuel tries to score with a low kick but Veainu moves his leg out of the way.
Veainu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Immanuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Immanuel there.
Immanuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Veainu.
Immanuel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Veainu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Veainu.
Immanuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immanuel doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Veainu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu tries for a takedown but Immanuel manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Veainu.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Immanuel.
Immanuel is looking to chop away at Veainu's legs.
Veainu attempts a counter takedown but Immanuel avoids it well and moves away.
Veainu moves in looking to clinch but Immanuel pushes him off.
Yeshua Immanuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Immanuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Immanuel catches Veainu right on the button with a cross.
Veainu tries to clinch up.
Veainu avoids a kick to the body.
Veainu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Veainu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yeshua Immanuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Immanuel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: WVT 51: Mogg v Sharma
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Veainu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bokhchuud pinned against the cage. Bokhchuud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Bokhchuud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Bokhchuud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bokhchuud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Bokhchuud holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Veainu 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bokhchuud misses with the head strike. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Bokhchuud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been cut.#CL2#
Bokhchuud moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Veainu is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Veainu is trying to break free.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Veainu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veainu blocks it with crossed arms.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokhchuud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veainu is defended easily by Bokhchuud.
Veainu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Bokhchuud pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veainu blocks it with crossed arms.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Veainu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Bokhchuud pushes off an throws an elbow but Veainu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bokhchuud has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Bokhchuud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bokhchuud has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokhchuud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokhchuud misses with a punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Bokhchuud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Veainu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Bokhchuud holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet.
Veainu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bokhchuud is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Veainu is trying to stall.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Veainu fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bokhchuud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bokhchuud scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
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 head kick misses from Veainu.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Bokhchuud avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Veainu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Veainu tries to clinch but Bokhchuud moves out of range.
Bokhchuud wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bokhchuud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veainu missing with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Veainu wants to take the fight to the mat but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bokhchuud. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veainu wants to take the fight to the mat but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Bokhchuud swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A short left from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veainu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bokhchuud throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bokhchuud walks away with a smile on his face. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bokhchuud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veainu, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Bokhchuud fails to land.
Veainu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Veainu wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu wants to take the fight to the mat but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bokhchuud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bokhchuud can turn it around.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bokhchuud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bokhchuud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Bokhchuud throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bokhchuud to keep the fight standing.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Veainu jumps into guard, dragging Bokhchuud to the mat.
Bokhchuud wants to stand but Veainu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Veainu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Veainu is working hard here to advance position.
Bokhchuud tries to stand but Veainu is controlling from the bottom.
Veainu tries to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Bokhchuud gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Bokhchuud tries to clinch
and Veainu counters with a left and a right that stings Bokhchuud.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bokhchuud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu shoots and misses
and Bokhchuud counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu tries to work over Bokhchuud's front leg with a kick but Bokhchuud checks it.
Veainu misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Bokhchuud forces Veainu back against the cage and clinches.
Bokhchuud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bokhchuud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Veainu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bokhchuud moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Veainu's defenses.
Veainu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bokhchuud walks away with a smile on his face. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Veainu looks for a takedown but Bokhchuud sprawls well.
Bokhchuud doesn't manage to clinch there - Veainu circles away. #CL2#
Bokhchuud clinches up against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Veainu shrugs off. #BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Veainu doesn't manage to clinch there - Bokhchuud circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bokhchuud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bokhchuud has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Veainu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action. #T1#
Veainu has Bokhchuud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bokhchuud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bokhchuud scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bokhchuud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Bokhchuud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Veainu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Veainu throws an elbow but it misses.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Veainu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling him.
Bokhchuud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Bokhchuud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Bokhchuud holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Veainu 's eye.
Veainu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bokhchuud walks away with a smile on his face. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL2#
Bokhchuud gets a clinch.
Bokhchuud has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veainu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bokhchuud walks away with a smile on his face. Veainu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Veainu pushes Bokhchuud up against the cage in a clinch.
Veainu is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a shot to the body.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action. #T4#
Veainu jumps guard but Bokhchuud stands there with Veainu around his waist. Veainu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bokhchuud struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bokhchuud is keeping busy.
Veainu has Bokhchuud pushed against the cage.
Veainu working hard to break the clinch.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bokhchuud blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bokhchuud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Khuchtei Bokhchuud waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 41: Motts v Veainu
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Motts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Motts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Motts connects with a right hand. Veainu shakes it off.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Motts.#KD#
Motts drops Veainu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veainu looks back up at him and smiles so Motts waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Motts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Motts ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Veainu's jaw. Veainu's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Motts does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Motts!
An out of breath Gregory Motts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 36: Maestre v Veainu
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Maestre lands a left and a right that send Veainu crashing to the mat, dazed. Maestre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.
Maestre misses the jab.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre scores with a shot to the body.
Maestre misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Veainu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Maestre does it's job there.#KD#
Maestre drops Veainu with a beautiful combination! Veainu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Maestre looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Maestre scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.#KD#
Maestre cracks Veainu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maestre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Veainu to stand back up!
Maestre connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Veainu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu slips under a jab.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Maestre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Veainu sprawling to the canvas! Veainu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maestre finish him?!
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre misses the jab.
Veainu seems to have recovered his senses.
Maestre misses the jab.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre misses with a looping left.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Maestre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Maestre.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maestre misses with a body shot.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Maestre throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Maestre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Maestre misses with a combination
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Veainu slips a jab from Maestre.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maestre thinking.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Maestre misses with an uppercut
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Maestre backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Maestre manages to avoid it all.
Nice jab there from Maestre.
Veainu tries to move into range but Maestre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maestre jabs at Veainu's body.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maestre sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maestre scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Maestre throws a right and a left that Veainu avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maestre tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Maestre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veainu slips a jab from Maestre.
Maestre staying out of range there.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Maestre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maestre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maestre with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Maestre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Veainu sprawling to the canvas! Veainu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maestre finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maestre thinking.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre. #T1#
Maestre misses with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Veainu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maestre has got the better of the exchanges.#KD#
Maestre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Veainu sprawling to the canvas! Veainu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maestre finish him?!
Maestre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu moves out of range as Maestre strikes.
Maestre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luis Maestre is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre's corner calls for a 1-2. Maestre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Maestre saw that one coming.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu moves forwards but Maestre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maestre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Maestre scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre misses with a body shot
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maestre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Maestre misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Maestre.
Maestre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Maestre ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp one two that drops Maestre! Veainu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maestre to his feet! Maestre is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Maestre avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Veainu throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veainu throws a counter combo.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestre counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Maestre misses with a combination
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestre cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Maestre slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Maestre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Maestre backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Maestre manages to avoid it all.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Maestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maestre fails to land with a series of punches.
Maestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Maestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maestre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Maestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Maestre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maestre misses with a body punch
and Veainu counters with a left and a right that stings Maestre.
Veainu throws a hook but Maestre blocks it.
Maestre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Maestre counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Maestre scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Maestre counters with a quick right hand to the 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!
Maestre lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Maestre counters with a nice uppercut.
Maestre misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maestre misses with a hook.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Maestre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
Veainu moves forwards but Maestre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maestre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
A big right from Maestre misses.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Maestre moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
Post fight, Luis Maestre took to the microphone: 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Kapur misses with a takedown attempt - Veainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Kapur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Veainu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Veainu wants to get back to full guard but Kapur has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kapur trying to control but Veainu is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kapur has control of Veainu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Veainu regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1##SUB2#
Kapur moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Veainu has worked his arm free - good work by Veainu!
Veainu is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Kapur goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Veainu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kapur but great work by Veainu.#T2#
Veainu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kapur gets back to half guard.
Kapur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veainu is working away from the top position though.
Kapur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veainu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veainu's back!#T3##SUB2#
Veainu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Kapur is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Veainu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Veainu for a finish.
Veainu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Veainu working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Veainu has left one of his arms exposed and Kapur doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Veainu screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rav Kapur!
Our winner, Rav Kapur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Bich throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.
Bich fails with the takedown
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Bich shoots in for a double leg but Veainu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Veainu throws a jab when Bich was well out of range.
Veainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Veainu drives through and clinches with Bich against the cage.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Bich. #BC2#
Bich manages to break the clinch.
Bich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD#
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bich sprawling to the canvas! Bich rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?! #ROC#Bich is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bich is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu works Bich's body with a nice hook.
Veainu throws a monster overhand right that drops Bich! Veainu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Pjetlic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Pjetlic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
A jab from Veainu misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pjetlic! But no joy.
Pjetlic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pjetlic throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pjetlic under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu slips a jab from Pjetlic.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A cross from Veainu lands.#KD#
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pjetlic sprawling to the canvas! Pjetlic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
Veainu cracks Pjetlic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Pjetlic moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pjetlic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veainu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Pjetlic slips the punch.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Pjetlic is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range. #T2#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Pjetlic's head but Pjetlic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pjetlic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Pjetlic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Pjetlic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Pjetlic's defenses.
Pjetlic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Veainu.
Good exchange - Veainu coming out on top.
Veainu throws the left hand but Pjetlic avoids the punch easily.
Pjetlic lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pjetlic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veainu lands a jab to Pjetlic's midsection.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Pjetlic is just out of range.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pjetlic throws a counter combo.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu cracks Pjetlic with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Pjetlic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pjetlic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu slips a jab from Pjetlic.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Pjetlic ducks down to avoid it.
Pjetlic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Pjetlic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pjetlic connects with a body shot.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pjetlic throws out the jab.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Pjetlic moves away and avoids it.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pjetlic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pjetlic can do to turn this around?
Pjetlic avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Pjetlic moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Pjetlic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Pjetlic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pjetlic walks into a stiff left hand from Veainu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Pjetlic's shoulder, as Pjetlic tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pjetlic manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu connects with the punch.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pjetlic was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu takes a swing at Pjetlic's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pjetlic misses.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pjetlic counter with a right hand.
Veainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pjetlic lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pjetlic has knocked Veainu down with a huge combo! Pjetlic steps away and waves a wobbly Veainu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pjetlic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Pjetlic avoids them all with ease.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Veainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pjetlic to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
Pjetlic slips under a jab from Veainu.
Oh Veainu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pjetlic scores with a body shot.
Veainu seems to have got his legs back now.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pjetlic manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pjetlic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pjetlic walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Pjetlic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pjetlic backs up against the cage.
Pjetlic scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Pjetlic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pjetlic cracks Veainu on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Veainu falls backwards against the cage. Pjetlic follows up with more strikes that drop Veainu to his knees. Pjetlic keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Veainu! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maro Pjetlic!
A victorious Maro Pjetlic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

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

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

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

Event: Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Tassen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Tassen moved out of range.
Veainu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee Tassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Tassen lands an overhand right.
Tassen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tassen throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Tassen.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Tassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Tassen moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tassen.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Tassen's defenses.
Tassen misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Tassen's cut even more.
Tassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Tassen moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tassens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
and Veainu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tassen! He's just covering up as Veainu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elkhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A nice side step and Elkhan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Elkhan moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veainu throws a body punch but Elkhan moves out of range.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkhan works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu lands with a right hand.
Elkhan staying out of range there.
Veainu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Elkhan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Elkhan staying out of range there.
Elkhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Elkhan's defenses.
Elkhan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Elkhan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Veainu rather than just go for the knockout.
Elkhan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkhan.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elkhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Elkhan misses with a looping right.#T2#
Veainu misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elkhan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Elkhan saw that one coming.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elkhan misses with a body shot.
Veainu misses the jab.
Elkhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu jabs Elkhan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
Veainu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elkhan counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkhan. Elkhan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A right-left combo lands from Veainu. #T3#
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elkhan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Elkhan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Elkhan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu staying out of range there.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Elkhan counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Veainu misses with a hook
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Elkhan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Elkhan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Elkhan connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Veainu lands a jab to Elkhan's midsection.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Elkhan is out of range.
Elkhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Elkhan slips under a jab.
Elkhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkhan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Elkhan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veainu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Elkhan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Elkhan counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elkhan counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a two punch combination.
Elkhan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veainu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elkhan's head.
Veainu connects with a jab.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Elkhan scores with a nice right hand.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Veainu - just one landing.
Elkhan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Veainu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
letting Elkhan counter with a right hand.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Elkhan is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab when Elkhan was well out of range.
Elkhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Elkhan's belly button to the back.
Elkhan missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Elkhan manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu. #T2#
Elkhan avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Elkhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Elkhan's defenses.
A jab lands there for Elkhan.
Elkhan defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu takes a swing at Elkhan's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Elkhan.
Veainu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Veainu lands with a straight right. Elkhan didn't see that one coming.
Veainu slips under a jab from Elkhan.
Veainu throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Veainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkhan.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Elkhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Elkhan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Elkhan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Veainu! Elkhan lets Veainu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a combination that misses
and Elkhan counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
In his post fight interview, Rashid Elkhan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 164
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Veainu misses.
It seemed like Dominator was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominator manages to avoid it.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu moves out of range as Dominator strikes.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Dominator throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Veainu throws a good cross that connects.
Dominator staying out of range there.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dominator counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Veainu misses with a hook. Dominator ducked under it nicely.
Dominator throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dominator throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A low kick from Dominator misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Dominator misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Dominator lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Dominator slips the punch.
Dominator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dominator misses with a wild combination.
Dominator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dominator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu defending well as Dominator loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Dominator misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Dominator takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dominator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Veainu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominator.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Dominator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
As Dominator looks to move away, Veainu throws a big counter combo but Dominator just gets out of the way.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dominator misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Dominator misses.
Dominator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Veainu throws a hook but Dominator blocks it.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Dominator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Dominator misses.
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Dominator misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dominator throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominator throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Dominator manages to avoid it.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Dominator.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
Dominator looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Dominator counters with a straight right hand.
Dominator moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
A jab from Dominator misses.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Dominator manages to avoid it.
Dominator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dominator on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dominator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dominator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Dominator's belly button to the back.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dominator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
The crowd cheers as Veainu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dominator doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominator steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dominator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Dominator ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominator.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Dominator's belly button to the back.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominator.
Veainu lands with a cross.
Dominator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Veainu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dominator misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dominator.
Dominator scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dominator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Veainu drives through and clinches with Dominator against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Veainu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC2#
Dominator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominator.
Dominator blocks a jab.#T1#
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominator.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Dominator moves out of range.
Dominator throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Dominator with an uppercut!
Dominator blocks a jab.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Dominator is out of range.
Dominator scores with a nice right hand.
Veainu misses with a hook. Dominator ducked under it nicely.
Dominator throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Dominator saw that one coming.
Dominator throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dominator.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dominator slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Dominator throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Dominator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominator blocks a jab.
Dominator takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dominator moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dominator takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Dominator.
Dominator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominator.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Dominator has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Dominator.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Dominator manages to avoid it.#T3#
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Dominator misses with a straight left.
Dominator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dominator throws a sloppy head kick and Veainu moves out of range easily.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dominator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veainu in his tracks.
Dominator misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu tries to counter by clinching up but Dominator breaks away and moves out of range.
Dominator misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dominator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dominator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dominator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominator is breathing heavily.
Dominator on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu throws a shot to the body.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Dominator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominator throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jab by Veainu.
Dominator swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Dominator is rocked!
Dominator misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Dominator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab when Dominator was well out of range.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominator is just out of range.
It seemed like Dominator was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dominator on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dominator misses the body punch
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dominator throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu misses with a hook. Dominator ducked under it nicely.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Dominator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominator.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator staying out of range there.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominator misses with a right hand
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Dominator's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veainu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dominator scrambles back to his feet.
Dominator slips a straight right by Veainu.
Dominator appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dominator moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominator can do to turn this around?
Dominator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Veainu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Veainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dominator defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Dominator looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Dominator misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu slips a straight right by Dominator.
Dominator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dominator throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Dominator moves away and avoids it.
Dominator misses with an uppercut.
Veainu moves out of range as Dominator strikes.
Dominator scoring well with a low kick there.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dominator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veainu lunges at Dominator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dominator's hand.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominator throws out the jab.
Veainu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Dominator's head but Dominator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Mariusz Dominator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Veainu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominator misses with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu throws a hook but Dominator blocks it.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominator moves away.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dominator looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Dominator looks for the body kick but Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Dominator slips the punch.
Dominator tries to bum rush Veainu with a series of wild strikes but Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Veainu misses.
A little jabbing left from Dominator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominator.#T3#
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
letting Dominator counter with a right hand.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Dominator moves away and avoids it.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominator throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Dominator moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Dominator throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Dominator saw that one coming.
Veainu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dominator throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu lands a head shot.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
Veainu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Dominator lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dominator slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dominator in his tracks. #T4#
Dominator tries to move into range but Veainu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Veainu.
Dominator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Good exchange - Dominator coming out on top.
Dominator throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dominator in his tracks.
Dominator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 157
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Veainu moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Veainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Thompson distracts Veainu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Veainu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veainu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Thompson is in close to Veainu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Veainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson stays in close to Veainu's body and controls the position.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Veainu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Veainu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Veainu's waist but Veainu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Veainu's guard.
Veainu pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Veainu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Thompson trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson is working Veainu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Veainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ricky Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veainu being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Veainu.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veainu throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson blocks a jab.
A big right from Veainu misses. #TD2#
Thompson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veainu's guard.
Thompson postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson stands up over Veainu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veainu defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Veainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thompson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Veainu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Veainu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Veainu closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veainu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veainu's head.
Veainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Veainu is defending the position.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Veainu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Veainu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working.
Veainu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Veainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Veainu's head. #ROC2#Veainu is rocked!
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Veainu taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
Oh Veainu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson thows a huge punch but Veainu dodges it nicely.
Thompson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Veainu quite badly. Veainu pulls Thompson in close trying to recover. Thompson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Veainu on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Veainu doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland 153
Date: Apr 15, 2022

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

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Veainu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vinogradov on the side of the head.
Vinogradov moves forwards but Veainu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Vinogradov tries to counter it with a takedown but Veainu pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vinogradov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Vinogradov swings around for an armbar but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vinogradov's guard.#SUB2#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veainu postures up.
Vinogradov controlling the position.#SUB2#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Vinogradov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Veainu uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vinogradov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinogradov moves into full mount! Veainu won't be happy about that! #T2##SUB2#
Vinogradov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Veainu is surviving well by controlling Vinogradov's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Veainu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Veainu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Veainu!
Veainu postures up.
Veainu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinogradov on the ground.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vinogradov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Veainu stacks Vinogradov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Veainu!
Veainu working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinogradov is looking for a sweep.
Vinogradov struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vinogradov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Veainu pulls his head out easily.
Vinogradov moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veainu defends well.
Vinogradov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Vinogradov 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#
Vinogradov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Veainu. No joy for Vinogradov on that attempt.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu throws a shot to the body.
Vinogradov defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vinogradov's hands.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
Vinogradov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
Vinogradov misses with a straight left. #T1#
Veainu tries to clinch but Vinogradov is having none of it.
Vinogradov misses with a wild body shot.
Vinogradov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Vinogradov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vinogradov under the eye.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Veainu.
And Vinogradov tries to counter it with a takedown but Veainu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Veainu misses with a hook
letting Vinogradov counter with a right hand.
Veainu scores with a jab. Vinogradov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Veainu. No joy for Vinogradov on that attempt.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vinogradov misses with a hook
letting Veainu counter with a right hand. #T2#
Veainu defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinogradov is working for takedown but Veainu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vinogradov.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu tries to work over Vinogradov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinogradov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinogradov can do to turn this around?
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vinogradov backwards.
Veainu gets underhooks to prevent Vinogradov's takedown attempt. #BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinogradov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch. #T3##TD2#
Vinogradov drives through with a takedown into Veainu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Vinogradov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veainu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vinogradov has Veainu in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Vinogradov working for a triangle but Veainu defends it easily. #SUB2#
Vinogradov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Veainu uses it to pass to side control.
Vinogradov gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Vinogradov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Veainu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Veainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vinogradov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veainu has managed to get both his arms back between Vinogradov's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that second round.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu misses with a right hand
enabling Vinogradov to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Vinogradov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Veainu lands a jab.
Veainu tests Vinogradov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vinogradov misses with a takedown attempt
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu clobbers Vinogradov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
Vinogradov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vinogradov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veainu defends it nicely.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Veainu. #T2#
Veainu throws a jab when Vinogradov was well out of range.
Veainu lands a nice looking body shot.
Veainu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Veainu slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Vinogradov avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Vinogradov with the counter takedown but Veainu avoids it easily.
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Vinogradov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Vinogradov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veainu defends it nicely.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vinogradov.#T3#
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veainu moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Vinogradov looking to score a takedown here. Veainu is defending well but Vinogradov drives through and ends up in Veainu's guard.
Vinogradov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Vinogradov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Vinogradov seems to be working for a kimura but Veainu defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB2#
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinogradov is just content to waste time from the top position. Veainu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Finlayson's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Finlayson with an uppercut!
Finlayson stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finlayson misses with a hook
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Finlayson.#T1#
Finlayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
A counter left hand to the body from Finlayson misses its target.
Decent striking displayed by Veainu there.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finlayson walks into a jab.
Finlayson throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Veainu. #T2#
Veainu throws a body punch but Finlayson moves out of range.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand
and Finlayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finlayson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finlayson throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finlayson.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finlayson.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Finlayson finds it's target.#T3#
Finlayson lands a right hook to the body.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finlayson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finlayson scores with a sloppy right hand. Veainu should have avoided that one.
Finlayson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finlayson moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
Veainu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Finlayson misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finlayson blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Finlayson. #T4#
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu with a nice cross.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finlayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu clobbers Finlayson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finlayson slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu thuds his right hand into Finlayson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finlayson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Finlayson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sonatane Veainu 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#
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Finlayson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Finlayson.
Finlayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finlayson misses with a body shot
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Finlayson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finlayson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finlayson on the side of the head.
Finlayson punishes Veainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Finlayson moved out of range.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Finlayson's body. Finlayson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finlayson connects with a looping right hand.
Finlayson takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu connects with the punch.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Finlayson.
Veainu stuns Finlayson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finlayson lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finlayson circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Finlayson misses the target.
Finlayson looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Veainu throws a hook but Finlayson blocks it.
Veainu misses with a hook. Finlayson ducked under it nicely.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Finlayson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Finlayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Jab by Finlayson.
Finlayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finlayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.#T4#
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Finlayson cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson. #KD#
Finlayson sends Veainu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlayson is motioning to the referee to let Veainu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Finlayson drops Veainu with a naaaaasty hook - Veainu is in real trouble here! Finlayson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Saigon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Veainu if he has to take too many more of those.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saigon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu throws the left hand but Saigon avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Veainu misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Saigon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Saigon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veainu.#T1#
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Veainu tests Saigon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saigon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veainu.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saigon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saigon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Saigon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu misses with a left hand
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Saigon misses its intended target.
Saigon throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Saigon's head but Saigon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
Saigon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saigon counters with a good, hard body kick but Veainu shrugs it off. #T3#
A jab from Veainu misses.
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Saigon ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Saigon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saigon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saigon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Saigon's head but Saigon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu lands a jab.#ROC#Saigon is rocked!#T4#
Saigon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Saigon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saigon slips a straight right by Veainu.
Saigon seems to have recovered his senses.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saigon.
Saigon jabs Veainu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Veainu drops Saigon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saigon looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Veainu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Are you kidding me?! Veainu ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Saigon clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Johnny Saigon spoke after the fight, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 135
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Askrew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu works over Askrew's head and body with a nice combination.
Veainu misses with a hook. Askrew ducked under it nicely.
And Askrew tries to counter it with a takedown but Veainu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Askrew's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
Askrew on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Askrew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askrew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Veainu cracks Askrew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Askrew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
Veainu Throws a clean left jab. Veainu Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Askrew's chin! Askrew crumbles to the ground and Veainu follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.#CL#
Scott darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Veainu just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Scott jumps into guard, dragging Veainu to the mat. #SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Scott working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Veainu has passed into half guard!
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Veainu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1##SUB#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Veainu content to control rather than advance.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Veainu is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Veainu in particular looking to stall.
Veainu is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott gets full guard.#SUB#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Scott has an active guard here but Veainu has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Veainu is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott tries to roll over but Veainu keeps him under control.
Scott is looking to control Veainu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Scott looking for subs off his back but Veainu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scott regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB#
Scott looking for subs off his back but Veainu has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily.
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 David Scott will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Veainu gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Scott tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Scott manages to pull guard.
Veainu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Scott has his foot on Veainu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veainu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veainu passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to bench press Veainu off him but Veainu keeps the position. #T1#
Scott wants to control but Veainu postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Veainu working away.
Scott tries to buck Veainu off but Veainu is having none of it.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Veainu trying to control the position but Scott is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Scott wants to clinch.
Veainu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Scott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Veainu is looking for a sweep.
Veainu keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Scott controlling the position.
Veainu struggling a bit here.
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.
Scott tries to move to mount but Veainu blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Veainu's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Veainu defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Scott dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott fails with the takedown.
Veainu connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Scott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is controlling Scott's posture.#T1#
Scott wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
David Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Scott controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
David Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
David Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target. #TD#
Scott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Veainu managing to control the position. #T3#
Veainu trying to control the position.
Veainu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Veainu.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Veainu circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veainu as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott misses with a left hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veainu on his heels. He'll look to pass Veainu's guard now, I'm sure.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Scott.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 120
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Veainu slips a jab from Hand.
Veainu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Hand looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hand.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Hand manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hand misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Hand. #T1#
Hand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Hand.
Hand ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
A nice side step and Hand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hand.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Hand's head but Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hand tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hand lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
Hand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Hand throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hand misses with an uppercut
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hand misses with a lunging right hand
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand.
Hand misses the body punch
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Hand lands.
Hand throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Hand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Hand lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Hand swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Hand is rocked!
Hand misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a huge left! Hand is in big trouble! He's backing up but Veainu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hand from any more damage. A dominating finish by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 116
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Vinogradov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Vinogradov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Veainu wants to improve his position but Vinogradov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Vinogradov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Veainu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Veainu and Vinogradov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vinogradov trying to control the position but Veainu is working away. #SUB#
Vinogradov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Vinogradov is trying to get an arm triangle but Veainu is defending well. #SUB#
Vinogradov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veainu, who protects the arm well.
Veainu prevents Vinogradov from moving into mount.
Vinogradov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vinogradov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Vinogradov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Veainu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vinogradov's guard! Nice work there by Veainu!
Vinogradov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veainu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Vinogradov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Veainu uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Vinogradov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Vinogradov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Veainu easily slips into full mount!
Veainu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinogradov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veainu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vinogradov is trying to reverse the position but instead Veainu has taken his back - oops!
Vinogradov trying to control the action but Veainu just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinogradov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vinogradov gets back to half guard.
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 Sergey Vinogradov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Veainu takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Vinogradov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Vinogradov avoids them all with ease.
Vinogradov misses with a takedown attempt - Veainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu throws a hook but Vinogradov blocks it.
Veainu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vinogradov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.#T1#
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinogradov is just out of range.
Vinogradov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Vinogradov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vinogradov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Vinogradov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veainu has control of Vinogradov's left arm, preventing Vinogradov from doing any damage.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Vinogradov tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veainu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veainu pulls Vinogradov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Vinogradov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Vinogradov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Vinogradov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov connects with a looping right hand.
Vinogradov lands a jab.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Veainu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vinogradov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Veainu is fending him off so far but Vinogradov persists. Nope, Veainu circles away and we're back to standing.
Veainu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu lands a nice shot that snaps Vinogradov's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Vinogradov lands with a cross.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinogradov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veainu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vinogradov somewhat.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vinogradov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Vinogradov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veainu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Vinogradov misses its intended target.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.#TD#
Vinogradov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veainu was covering up waiting for the punch and Vinogradov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vinogradov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Veainu is controlling Vinogradov's posture.#T2#
Vinogradov wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Vinogradov pushing down on Veainu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
Veainu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vinogradov tries to pass to full mount but Veainu defends it. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veainu defends it well. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Vinogradov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu trying to control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veainu tries to get to full guard but Vinogradov has control of the leg.
Vinogradov wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well. #SUB#
Vinogradov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vinogradov is looking to stall here but Veainu recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu keeping full guard, as Vinogradov tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Vinogradov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinogradov moves away.#TD#
Vinogradov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be working for a kimura but Veainu defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Veainu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinogradov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Vinogradov is trying for a kimura here. Veainu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vinogradov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sergey Vinogradov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 110
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Veainu scores with a jab to the body.
Ruiha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruiha misses the target.
Ruiha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu works the jab nicely.
Ruiha blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses the jab.
Ruiha connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Ruiha moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Veainu digs a good hook to Ruiha's body.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Ruiha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Ruiha's belly button to the back.
Ruiha misses the jab.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Ruiha.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Ruiha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Ruiha lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Ruiha misses its intended target.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Ruiha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruiha ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
Ruiha misses with a body shot.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
A jab from Veainu misses. #T3#
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Ruiha is out of range.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruiha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veainu slips a straight right by Ruiha.
Veainu throws a hook but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Ruiha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruiha there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Veainu thuds his right hand into Ruiha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu misses with a hook. Ruiha ducked under it nicely.
Ruiha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu punishes Ruiha's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Ruiha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Ruiha moved out of range.
Ruiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu misses the jab.
Ruiha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruiha looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruiha.
Ruiha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ruiha ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiha can do to turn this around?
Ruiha throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu throws the left hand but Ruiha avoids the punch easily.
Ruiha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruiha throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruihas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Ruiha is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiha lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
Veainu catches Ruiha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Veainu throws a body punch but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruiha moves away.
Ruiha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruiha misses with a straight left.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Veainu does it's job there.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruiha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruiha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Ruiha.
Ruiha misses with a looping right.
Ruiha 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.
Ruiha thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Ruiha.
Ruiha throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruiha missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruiha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Ruiha misses.
Ruiha takes one to the chin there.#CUT#Tama Ruiha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruiha counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Ruiha.
Ruiha is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.#T3#
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruiha in his tracks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Highland 105
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Lachmann.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lachmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lachmann misses with a double jab
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Veainu cracks Lachmann with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lachmann looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him? #ROC#Lachmann is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lachmann is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Veainu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lachmann crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lachmann's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Oliva. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.#CL#
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Veainu. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Oliva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu misses the jab.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Oliva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Oliva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliva.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oliva lands with a cross.
Oliva defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
It looks like Oliva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva with a jab.
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Oliva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Oliva jabs at Veainu's body.
A big right from Oliva misses.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Oliva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Oliva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Oliva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Veainu. #T3#
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Oliva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Oliva backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Oliva manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Oliva forces Veainu back against the cage and clinches.
Oliva lands with a left to the head.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliva controls his hands.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Oliva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Oliva is rocked!
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Oliva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a big right hand! Oh Oliva is in trouble here! Veainu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 97
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Vatsadze. #CL2#
Vatsadze has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Vatsadze lands.
Veainu takes one on the button.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Veainu gets tackled into the cage by Vatsadze. Vatsadze maintains the clinch.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands. #T2#
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vatsadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatsadze.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vatsadze to score with a decent uppercut.
Vatsadze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Vatsadze scores with a three punch combo!
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Vatsadze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatsadze lands a head shot.#T4#
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Vatsadze has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vatsadze is looking to score with low kicks.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Vatsadze manages to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Vatsadze does it's job there.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Veainu avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1##CL2#
Veainu tries to keep at a distance but Vatsadze has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it. #T2#
Vatsadze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Vatsadze digs a right hand into Veainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veainu's gas tank.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.#T3#
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch.
Vatsadze throws a sloppy head kick
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vatsadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.#CL2#
Vatsadze closes the distance and clinches.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu. #T4#
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Vatsadze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vatsadze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze taking a breather.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Vatsadze misses with a jab to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Vatsadze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vatsadze tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Vatsadze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.#T1##CL2#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vatsadze.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatsadze.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vatsadze or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with some punches. #T4#
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu avoiding damage as Vatsadze throws knees to the body.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze stalling.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Vatsadze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vatsadze lands with a shot to the body.
Vatsadze takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu scores with a jab to the head.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Veainu's body.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1##CL2#
Vatsadze takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch but Vatsadze keeps him there for the moment.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze is trying to maintain a safe position but Veainu gets an underhook and turns Vatsadze into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vatsadzes head.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Veainu is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.#T4#
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze trying to land knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Vatsadze to work.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze stalling in the clinch but Veainu improves position.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Veainu misses with a hook.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling him.
Veainu gets through Vatsadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage. #T1#
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze missing with knees to the body.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works on Veainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage. #T3#
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Vatsadze.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Veainu avoids the damage to the body.
Veainu tries to circle away but Vatsadze has him pinned against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze stalling the fight.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Murtaz Vatsadze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatsadze is working Veainu over against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murtaz Vatsadze!
Murtaz Vatsadze is the new light heavyweight champion!
Murtaz Vatsadze looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'He knew what I was gonna do, hell everybody knew what I was gonna do and he couldn't stop it. I've beat this man 4 times and taken his belt maybe now I'll be rated higher than him. Who's buyin the champ a beer?'.

Event: Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Finlayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Finlayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Finlayson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finlayson throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Finlayson toppling to the canvas! Finlayson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Torhte Finlayson has been cut.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Finlayson dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu staying out of range there.
Finlayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.#T1##KD2#
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Finlayson crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Finlayson back to his feet!
Finlayson misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Finlayson to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Finlayson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Finlayson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu! Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Finlayson swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Finlayson toppling to the canvas! Finlayson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Torhte Finlayson has been cut.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finlayson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finlayson misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu slips under a jab from Finlayson.
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 big left from Veainu misses.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Finlayson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finlayson misses the jab.
Finlayson misses with a straight right. #T1#
Finlayson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finlayson throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finlayson scores with the left hand. Veainu knows he should have avoided that one.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Finlayson swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Donk. Finlayson catches Veainu right on the button with a cross.
Finlayson throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Finlayson! Veainu lets Finlayson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finlayson scores with a sloppy right hand. Veainu should have avoided that one.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finlayson.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Finlayson throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finlayson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Finlayson avoids it with no problem.
Veainu throws a hook but Finlayson blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Finlayson as he connects with a hook.
Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.#T4#
Finlayson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Veainu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veainu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finlayson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Finlayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finlayson misses the body punch
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson slips a jab from Veainu.
Finlayson is looking to counter punch.
Finlayson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Finlayson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
Veainu stuns Finlayson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Finlayson.
Finlayson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Finlayson throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Finlayson misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Finlayson! Veainu lets Finlayson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Finlayson is rocked!
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finlayson lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Finlayson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu takes a swing at Finlayson's ribcage but misses.
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finlayson.#T2#
Finlayson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finlayson throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finlayson scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Finlayson avoids it with no problem.
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finlayson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finlayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Finlayson.#T4#
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Finlayson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily. #KD2#
Veainu cracks Finlayson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Finlayson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
Finlayson 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a big left hand that crumples Finlayson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Vatsadze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Vatsadze as he connects with a hook.
Vatsadze looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu blocking some punches. #T1#
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze lands a left hand.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right hand.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
A short right from Vatsadze. #T2#
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vatsadze throws an elbow but misses.
Vatsadze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veainu looks winded!
Vatsadze lands a shot to the body.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks a body shot from Veainu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vatsadze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A short left from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch successfully.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Veainu.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Murtaz Vatsadze has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Vatsadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu lands with a right to the head.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu tries to circle away but Vatsadze has him pinned against the cage.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veainu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu tries to work over Vatsadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze tries a knee to the head but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Veainu blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Veainu takes one to the chin there.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Vatsadze forces Veainu back against the cage and clinches.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
A short left from Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to score a body lock takedown but Veainu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Vatsadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Veainu takes one to the side of the head.
Vatsadze's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veainu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vatsadze scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
Veainu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Veainu after a bit of a struggle.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land. #T1#
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Vatsadze misses with a knee to the head.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Veainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Vatsadze.
A short uppercut from Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the head but Veainu blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Veainu blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu is trying to force a seperation but Vatsadze has the dominant position.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Vatsadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Murtaz Vatsadze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatsadze has Veainu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veainu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murtaz Vatsadze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vatsadze 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Murtaz Vatsadze!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Murtaz Vatsadze!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Murtaz Vatsadze!

Murtaz Vatsadze wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Murtaz Vatsadze said 'There can be only one! Next!'.

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

#R1#
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quigley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley staying out of range there.
Quigley connects with a looping right hand.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Quigley.
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quigley lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley is looking to counter punch.
Veainu moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Quigley misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu lands a glancing blow to the side of Quigley's head.
Quigley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Veainu tries to clinch but Quigley is having none of it.
Quigley slips under a jab from Veainu.
Quigley swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Quigley! Veainu lets Quigley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Quigley is rocked!#T1#
Quigley leaves his chin hanging out and Veainu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Quigley crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

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

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

#R1#
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jimothy Jones has been cut.
Veainu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a huge right that knocks Jones out cold! Veainu is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Veainu throws a nice looking combination but Opress bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Opress there.
Opress moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Opress's corner calls for a 1-2. Opress obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Opress.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Opress counters with a body kick that stops Veainu in his tracks momentarily.
Opress bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Opress scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Opress finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Opress throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Veainu connects with a right hand. Opress shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Savage Opress has been cut.
Opress moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu moves forwards but Opress connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Opress lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Opress moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Opress cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Opress scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opress scores with a leg kick.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Opress counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Veainu walks into a left hand.
Opress lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veainu's sensitive parts.
Veainu misses with a hook. Opress ducked under it nicely.
Opress misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Opress feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Opress connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Opress.
Opress connects with an inside leg kick.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Opress.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu misses with a looping left.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Opress.
Opress connects with a jab.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Opress's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
A jab from Opress misses.
Opress slips a straight right by Veainu.
Opress uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Opress counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Opress was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Opress dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
Opress is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veainu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Opress chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Opress.
Opress has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Opress.
Opress swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Opress sprawling to the canvas! Opress rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?! #ROC#Opress is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Opress tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Veainu wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IXF LV
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Veainu sends Hand crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Hand up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hand is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Diamond Hand has been cut.
Hand misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IXF LIII
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Veainu cracks Up with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Up to stand back up!#ROC#Up is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu fakes the body blow, causing Up to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Up goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IXF LI
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Niten shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Niten throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veainu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Niten is in Veainu's guard.

Veainu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Niten has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Niten is looking to take this one to the mat.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Niten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veainu's guard.
Veainu is wriggling around but Niten manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVR#
Veainu wants to control but Niten is keeping busy.
Niten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Veainu is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Niten looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Niten is looking to advance position but Veainu won't allow it. #T2#
Niten lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Niten is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Niten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Niten working the head and body with strikes.
Veainu wants to control the action here but instead Niten manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niten throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Niten is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Veainu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Veainu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4##SUB2#
Niten is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Veainu just trying to survive but Niten is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doraku Niten will probably get the nod.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Niten fails to land the takedown.
Veainu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Niten.
Niten tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niten slips under a jab.#TD2#
Veainu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Niten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Veainu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veainu tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu wants to control the position but Niten says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Niten is trying to work for a kimura but Veainu is defending well.
Niten is nestled in close to Veainu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1##SUB2#
Niten is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veainu defends it well.
Niten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veainu's head.
Niten winds up and cracks Veainu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niten moves into full mount! Veainu won't be happy about that!
Niten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu wants to control but Niten is having none of it.
Niten in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Niten looking for a guillotine from mount but Veainu is having none of it. #SUB2#
Niten with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Veainu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niten on the ground.#T3#
Niten is landing with some decent strikes but Veainu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Niten fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Doraku Niten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Niten is landing with some decent strikes but Veainu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Veainu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Niten lands a big elbow.
Niten lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Veainu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niten avoids the attempt from Veainu to control.
Niten scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Veainu?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doraku Niten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Niten moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu cracks Niten with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Doraku Niten has been cut.
Niten shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Veainu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niten.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Niten tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Veainu wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Quigley misses.
Quigley misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Quigley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Quigley.
Quigley misses with a hook.
Quigley throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu lands a jab.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quigley with a nice cross.
Veainu slips a jab from Quigley.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Quigley connects with a nice looking jab.
Quigley misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Quigley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quigley 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.
Quigley throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quigley momentarily. #T1#
Quigley lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Quigley.
Quigley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu moves forwards but Quigley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu slips under a jab from Quigley.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Quigley misses.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu slips a straight right by Quigley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quigley, as that shot connected. #T2#
Quigley misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quigley misses with a right hand #KD#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Quigley! Veainu lets Quigley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Quigley is rocked!
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Highland 74
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Vatsadze thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Veainu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vatsadze connects with a body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a left hand
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.
Veainu throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vatsadze misses the target.#CL#
Vatsadze instigates a clinch.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu is working Vatsadze over against the cage.#T1#
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veainu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatsadze.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vatsadze has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Veainu throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a nice uppercut.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Vatsadze's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands. #BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.#T3#
Vatsadze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Vatsadze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vatsadze with a body shot.
Vatsadze dives in and grabs Veainu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veainu pushes down on Vatsadze's head and hops out.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Veainu.
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veainu throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vatsadze.
Good work by Veainu as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Vatsadze drives through and clinches with Veainu against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze presses Veainu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze'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#
Vatsadze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vatsadze's corner calls for a 1-2. Vatsadze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vatsadze thuds a left hand into Veainu's body.
Veainu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vatsadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu lands a really nice looking cross but Vatsadze seems unphased. #T1#
Vatsadze slips under a jab.
Vatsadze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vatsadze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Vatsadze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veainu, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze misses with an elbow strike.
Vatsadze is working Veainu over against the cage.
The referee calls for Vatsadze to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze. #T2#
Vatsadze tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze. #T3#
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Vatsadze gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatsadze.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze stalls.
Vatsadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Vatsadze digs a right hand underneath Veainu's ribcage. Veainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Veainu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Vatsadze lands with a right to the head.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murtaz Vatsadze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Vatsadze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
Vatsadze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Veainu as Vatsadze shoots in.
Vatsadze misses with a few strikes there.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vatsadze lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Vatsadze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Vatsadze instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze keeps control of Veainu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murtaz Vatsadze has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Veainu tries to work over Vatsadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatsadze.
Veainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu. #T2#
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Vatsadze lands a right hand.
Vatsadze pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Vatsadze lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Vatsadze is leaning against Veainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Vatsadze stalling in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze just leaning against Veainu, taking a breather.
Vatsadze misses with an elbow over the top.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Murtaz Vatsadze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
Veainu tries to work over Vatsadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Veainu fails to land.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatsadze misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu working hard to break the clinch.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu dodges an elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatsadze lands a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murtaz Vatsadze!
Post fight, an emotional Murtaz Vatsadze said 'Dude has guts coming over here and taking this fight but this is my fuckin house!'.

Event: IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Boy with a poor takedown
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jhonny Boy has been cut.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Boy is rocked!
Veainu fakes the body blow, causing Boy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Opress lands a two punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Opress.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Opress misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Opress counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Opress.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Opress cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Veainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Veainu catches Opress right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Savage Opress has been cut.
Opress throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Opress's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Opress misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.#T1#
Opress throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Opress.
Opress moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Opress lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savage Opress seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opress misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Opress counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Opress misses the target. #CL#
Opress moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Opress is controlling him.
Opress misses with the head strike.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Opress.
Opress tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
Opress misses with the head strike.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Opress uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opress blocking some punches.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Opress.
Opress misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Opress lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opress. #T3#
Opress working aggressively here.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Opress misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Opress lands with a right to the head.
Opress tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
A head punch on the inside from Opress fails to land.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opress tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Opress tries a body shot but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opress misses with a punch on the inside.
Opress lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Opress.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Opress blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Opress misses with the head strike.
Opress lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opress tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Opress's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Opress creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Opresss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opress.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Opress working aggressively here.
Opress is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veainu to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savage Opress. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu pushes Opress back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Opress.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savage Opress dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Savage Opress's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Opress missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Opress misses with a straight right.
Opress misses with a low kick as Veainu jumps back.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savage Opress is winning the standup battle so far.
Opress moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Opress cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Opress counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Opress is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opress avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Opress swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Opress is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Opress getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Opress is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Veainu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Opress. That one must have hurt.
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Veainu slips a straight right by Opress.
A swing and a miss from Opress.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Opress.
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
Opress misses with a straight right.
Opress throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Opress is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Opress throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Opress.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Opress scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Opress, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opress rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Opress glances at the clock... BAM! Veainu nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Opress crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Opress is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannons.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cannons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cannons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cannons throws out the jab.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Veainu gets tackled into the cage by Cannons. Cannons maintains the clinch.
Cannons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Cannons throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Cannons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannons misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Cannons lands a shoulder strike.
Cannons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veainu's efforts to push away.
Cannons takes a shot to the head.
Cannons tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Cannons back against the cage. #T1#
Cannons tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cannons misses with a body punch.
Cannons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannons blocks an uppercut.
Cannons misses with a punch to the body.
Cannons has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Cannons lands an uppercut.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Cannons has been cut.
Cannons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Cannons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Cannons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannons controls his hands.
Cannons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Cannons struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Cannons misses with a body punch.
Cannons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cannons.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Cannons fails to land.
Cannons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Cannons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannons misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Cannons.
Cannons scores with a shoulder strike.
Cannons misses with some punches.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannons has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Cannons swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Cannons's head.
A head punch on the inside from Cannons fails to land.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Cannons throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Cannons misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Veainu. #ROC#Cannons is rocked!
Cannons misses with the head strike.
Cannons is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cannons.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
Cannons seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannons.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Veainu.
Cannons looks winded!#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Cannons swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cannons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Cannons throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Cannons.
Cannons blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannons.
Cannons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannons misses with the head strike.
Cannons blocking some punches.
Cannons misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cannons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Cannons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannons slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Cannons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cannons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cannons throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Cannons counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannons ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Cannons doesn't manage to clinch there - Veainu circles away.
Cannons swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Cannons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannons.
Cannons leaves his chin hanging out and Veainu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Cannons crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: IXF XXVI
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Yonge moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yonge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu leaves Yonge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yonge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yonge there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Yonge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veainu cracks Yonge with a nice body shot.
Yonge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yonge tries for a takedown but Veainu manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonge struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Yonge misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Yonge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yonge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yonge tries to break free but Veainu pushes him back against the cage.
Yonge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu stops a takedown attempt from Yonge.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Yonge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yonge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Veainu lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yonge is breathing heavily.
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yonge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yonge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yonge tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Yonge drops back down to his feet.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Veainu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yonges head.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Yonge backwards. #ROC2#Yonge is rocked!
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yonge backwards.
Oh Yonge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A right hand to the body from Veainu.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Yonge backwards.
A short right from Veainu.
Veainu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Yonge! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Veainu is unloading with more strikes now! Yonge drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 37
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Ferret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Ferret swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Ferret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferret throws a right and a left that Veainu avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ferret.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Ferret moves away and avoids it.
Ferret throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Ferret avoids it with no problem.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu throws the left hand but Ferret avoids the punch easily.
Jermaine Ferret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret takes one on the button.
Ferret throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Ferret definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Ferret saw that one coming.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Ferret was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferret just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A punch combination from Ferret misses.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
Ferret takes one on the button.
Ferret takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Ferret misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ferret misses with a double jab.
Veainu jabs Ferret to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Ferret.
Ferret just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferret takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferret manages to avoid it.
Ferret throws a big counter combination but Veainu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferret takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Ferret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferret misses with a wild combination.
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Ferret with an uppercut!
Ferret misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Ferret toppling to the canvas! Ferret scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
A slow jab from Ferret misses its intended target.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Ferret is looking to wear down Veainu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferret misses the target.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Ferret moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferret takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Ferret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice jab there from Ferret.
Ferret fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferret throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Veainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferret backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferret misses with a body punch.
Ferret stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferret misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferret blocks an uppercut.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veainu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
Ferret is breathing heavily.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Ferret avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Veainu.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch but Ferret keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Ferret's body. Ferret takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Veainu cracks Ferret with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ferret looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him? #ROC2#Ferret is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Veainu misses the jab.
Ferret misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferret misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferret slips a jab from Veainu.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferret misses with a two punch combination.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Ferret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ferret to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ferret looks to clinch but Veainu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ferret taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 26
Date: Apr 19, 2021

#R1#
Veainu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veainu misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Veainu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thibodeaux Jr staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Veainu sends Thibodeaux Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Thibodeaux Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Dakota Thibodeaux Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu finds Thibodeaux Jr's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Thibodeaux Jr flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Veainu lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Thibodeaux Jr will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 14
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs connects with a body shot that sends Veainu's belly button to the back.
Fisticuffs throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Fisticuffs to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Fisticuffs with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fisticuffs has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 5
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu throws a good cross that connects.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Vatsadze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veainu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vatsadze avoids it.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veainu or not.
Veainu looks winded!
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with some punches. #T1#
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Vatsadze managing to block the knees to the body from Veainu.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Vatsadze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu moves out of range as Vatsadze strikes.
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Vatsadze. #CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze lands with a short shot to the head.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Vatsadze creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Veainu with a big uppercut! Veainu tries to clinch up but Vatsadze pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Veainu to the mat! Veainu covers up and Vatsadze unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Murtaz Vatsadze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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