PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Highsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Kolzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dieter Kolzig is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Highsmith
vs
Kolzig

179 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
152 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Highsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dieter Kolzig!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kolzig does no damage.
Highsmith throws a right and a left that Kolzig avoids nicely.
Dieter Kolzig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Kolzig.
Kolzig lands a nice shot that snaps Highsmith's head back.
Highsmith has a takedown stuffed.
Kolzig throws a series of punches but Highsmith moves out of range.
Kolzig misses with the combination.
Kolzig lands a nice shot that snaps Highsmith's head back.
Highsmith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kolzig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Highsmith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Oooooh!!! Kolzig has knocked Highsmith down with a huge combo! Kolzig steps away and waves a wobbly Highsmith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Johnny Highsmith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolzig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolzig swats away the attempt to clinch by Highsmith.
Highsmith tries for a takedown but Kolzig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Highsmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolzig fails to land with a series of punches.
Highsmith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Highsmith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Highsmith stops Kolzig from getting back to his feet.
Kolzig manages to get to full guard.
Kolzig wants to get back to his feet but Highsmith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Highsmith wants to pass the guard but Kolzig is keeping the position.
Kolzig wants to stand but Highsmith is controlling the position.
Highsmith wants to get up but he can't break Kolzig's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Highsmith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolzig is keeping the position for now.
Kolzig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Highsmith is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolzig is looking to stand back up but Highsmith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kolzig.
Highsmith is thwarting Kolzig's attempts to control the position.
Kolzig controlling the position for now.
Kolzig moves into full guard.

Highsmith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Highsmith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolzig swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolzig wants to stand up but Highsmith is controlling him.
Highsmith wants to pass the guard but Kolzig is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Personal Training inform us that Kolzig has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Highsmith wanted to stand there but Kolzig had control of the position.
Highsmith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Highsmith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Highsmith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolzig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Highsmith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kolzig's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolzig trying to control the position here.
Kolzig wants to stand but Highsmith is controlling the position.
Highsmith is looking to stand up but Kolzig won't let him.

Highsmith gets to his feet. Kolzig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kolzig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Highsmith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolzig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kolzig lands a nice shot that snaps Highsmith's head back.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Highsmith looking to score a takedown here. Kolzig is defending well but Highsmith drives through and ends up in Kolzig's guard.
Kolzig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Highsmith is controlling him.
Kolzig is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Kolzig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Highsmith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Highsmith tries to clinch there but Kolzig circles away.
Kolzig throws a left and a right that both miss

and Highsmith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Highsmith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kolzig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kolzig trying to control here.
Johnny Highsmith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolzig wants to get back to his feet.

Highsmith seems to be looking for submissions.
Kolzig looks like he's trying to stand up.

Highsmith seems to be looking for submissions.

Highsmith is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolzig is trying to stand back up but Highsmith is controlling him
Kolzig is trying to control but can't.

Highsmith is trying to work for a kimura but Kolzig is defending well.
Kolzig keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith wants to free his trapped foot but Kolzig is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Highsmith seems to be working for a kimura but Kolzig defends the submission attempt.
Kolzig looks like he's trying to stand up.
Highsmith tries to pass to full mount but Kolzig defends it.
Highsmith prevents Kolzig from standing back up.

Highsmith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kolzig looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolzig is trying to control but can't.
Kolzig is trying to stand back up but Highsmith is controlling him
Kolzig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Highsmith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kolzig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kolzig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kolzig is pressing down on Highsmith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Highsmith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolzig wants to get back to his feet but Highsmith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kolzig is proving hard to escape from.
Kolzig is adopting a defensive guard.

Dieter Kolzig has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kolzig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolzig moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolzig lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Kolzig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Highsmith'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. This is the final round!

Highsmith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Highsmith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolzig.
Kolzig lands with a shot to the body.
Kolzig dips to his left and cracks Highsmith with an uppercut!
Highsmith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kolzig stuffs the takedown.
Kolzig jabs at Highsmith's body.
Kolzig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolzig lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolzig sizes up Highsmith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kolzig lands a nice hook to Highsmith's body. Highsmith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolzig swinging wildly here.
Highsmith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Highsmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolzig lands a jab-cross combination.
Dieter Kolzig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolzig lands with a good body shot.
Kolzig scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A leg kick checked by Highsmith.
Kolzig stuffs the takedown.
Kolzig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Highsmith at a distance.
Highsmith darts in looking for a takedown but Kolzig gets double underhooks and turns Highsmith into the cage.

Kolzig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolzig throws a series of strikes that have Highsmith backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highsmith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Kolzig.
Kolzig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolzig thuds a left hand into Highsmith's body.
Kolzig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolzig scores with a shot to the body.
Kolzig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolzig lands a jab-cross combination.
Kolzig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Highsmith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnny Highsmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highsmith wants to clinch up but Kolzig keeps it at a distance.
Kolzig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dieter Kolzig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Kolzig.
Kolzig misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Highsmith. Those never looked like landing.
Kolzig feints a jab promting Highsmith to slip. Kolzig then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Highsmith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Highsmith moves in looking to clinch but Kolzig pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kolzig defends well and Highsmith ends up having to push Kolzig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Kolzig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolzig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kolzig scores with a hook.
Kolzig connects with a looping right hand.
Kolzig scores with a nice strike.
Kolzig sizes up Highsmith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kolzig throws out a powerful jab.
Kolzig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Highsmith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Highsmith.
Kolzig moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kolzig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Highsmith on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolzig slaps away a takedown attempt from Highsmith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Highsmith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kolzig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Highsmith fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolzig displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnny Highsmith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highsmith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolzig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kolzig.
Kolzig moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Highsmith is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolzig scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dieter Kolzig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Highsmith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kolzig connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Kolzig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kolzig 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Kolzig!