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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Highway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Highway has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Highway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lashley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Highway counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Highway.
Thomas Highway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.
Highway landing knees to the body.
Highway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lashley looks gassed!
Highway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Highway.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lashley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Highway with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut.
A knee to the head by Highway.
Highway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Highway lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Highway.
Highway connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lashley's face.
Highway landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Highway.
That has opened up Bobby Lashley's cut even more.
Highway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Highway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Highway digs a good body shot into Lashley's ribs.
Highway throws a head kick that half lands.
Highway rushes Lashley and presses him up against the cage.
Highway working Lashley over with knees to the body.
Lashley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Highway with a knee to the head.
The cut above Bobby Lashley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Highway landing knees to the head.
Highway lands a good knee to the midsection. Lashley won't want to take too many of those.
Highway lands a knee to the body.
Highway breaks from the clinch.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lashley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Highway forces Lashley back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Highway.
Lashley is trying to drag Highway to the mat but Highway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Highway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Highway closes the distance and pushes Lashley back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Highway.
Highway lands a damaging elbow.
Highway scores a nice knee to the body.
Highway scores with a knee to the head.
Highway landing knees to the body.
Lashley is working for takedown but Highway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lashley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Highway lands a nice knee to the body.
Highway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Highway is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lashley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Highway prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Highway.
Highway lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Highway.
Lashley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Highway manages to get underhooks.
Highway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Highway scores a nice knee to the body.
Lashley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Highway prevents it.
Knees to the body from Highway.
Lashley wants a takedown.
Highway is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lashley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Highway to the mat. Highway regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lashley.
Lashley won't allow Highway to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lashley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lashley.
Lashley throwing strikes but missing.
Lashley throws and elbow that misses. Highway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lashley's guard. Nice move by Highway!
Lashley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lashley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Highway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lashley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Highway lands a head kick!
Highway has closed the distance and engaged Lashley in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Highway.
Highway crunches a lovely knee into Lashley's ribcage.
Lashley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Highway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Highway manages to get underhooks.
Lashley is trying to trip Highway. He has hold of a leg but Highway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lashley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Highway wants to sweep here but Lashley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Highway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lashley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Highway is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Highway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lashley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Highway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lashley's cut.
That's time! Highway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Highway tests Lashley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Highway stuffs the takedown attempt from Lashley. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Highway moves into the clinch.
Highway scores a nice knee to the body.
Highway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lashley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Highway scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Highway.
Highway landing knees to the body.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highway connects with a knee to the head.
Thomas Highway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lashley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Highway working Lashley over with knees to the body.
Highway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Highway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lashley is trying to drag Highway to the mat but Highway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Highway lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highway connects with a knee to the head.
Highway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lashley can do to turn this around?
Highway scores a nice knee to the body.
Lashley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Highway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thomas Highway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Highway.
Highway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lashley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Highway.
Bobby Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highway with a nice cross.
A head kick from Highway lands but Lashley takes it in his stride.
Highway has managed to clinch.
Highway stops a takedown attempt from Lashley.
Highway gets underhooks to prevent Lashley's takedown attempt.
Highway pushes Lashley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lashley has Highway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Highway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Highway stalling the fight.
Lashley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Highway lands a good knee to the midsection. Lashley won't want to take too many of those.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lashley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Highway manages to get underhooks.
Highway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lashley.
Come on Highway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Highway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Highway pushes Lashley up against the cage in a clinch.
Highway landing knees to the head.
Highway scores with a knee to the head.
Highway scores with a knee to the head.
Highway lands a nice knee to the body.
Highway lands an elbow that stopped Lashley in his tracks for a moment.
Lashley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Highway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Highway is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Highway looking to slow down the pace here.
Highway breaks the clinch.
Lashley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Highway moves into the clinch.
Highway lands a knee to the head.
Bobby Lashley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highway connects with a knee to the head.
Lashley has Highway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Highway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Highway connects with a knee to the head.
Lashley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Highway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Highway prevents the takedown attempt.
Lashley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Highway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Highway.
Highway lands with a slapping head kick.
Bobby Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Highway.
Highway scores with a knee to the head.
Lashley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Highway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lashley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Highway prevents it.
Lashley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Highway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Highway connects with a high kick.
Lashley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highway scores with a head kick. Lashley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lashley shoots for a takedown but Highway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Highway lands a head kick. Lashley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Highway drives through and clinches with Lashley against the cage.
Knees to the body from Highway.
Highway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lashley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Highway lands a nice elbow.
Highway lands a nice knee to the body.
Lashley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Highway lands a nice knee to the body.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lashley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lashley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lashley throws a strike but Highway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Highway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lashley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Highway lands the left hand.
Highway lands a leg kick that knocks Lashley off balance momentarily.
Lashley tries for a takedown but Highway circles away easily
and Highway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lashley's knee momentarily.
Thomas Highway is winning the standup battle so far.
Highway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lashley's sensitive parts.
Highway scores with a head kick. Lashley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lashley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Lashley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Highway!
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