PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Higkiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideki Higkiko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeffery Lebowski 's chin.

Lebowski
vs
Higkiko

168 cm
24
161 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

172 cm
26
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Alcatraz Apparel
Atlantis

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeffery Lebowski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideki Higkiko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski blocks a jab.
Higkiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higkiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higkiko misses with a straight right.
Lebowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Higkiko.

Lebowski moves into range and clinches up with Higkiko.
Lebowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Higkiko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Higkiko tries to throw a body punch but Lebowski avoids it by throwing Higkiko back against the cage.
Higkiko is trying to break the clinch but Lebowski has him pressed against the cage.
Lebowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Higkiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Higkiko tries to work over Lebowski 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higkiko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lebowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Higkiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Lebowski . 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.
Higkiko managing to block the knees to the body from Lebowski .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowski .
Lebowski trying to land knees to the body.
Higkiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higkiko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lebowski controls his hands.
Lebowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lebowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Higkiko after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Higkiko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lebowski .
Higkiko working aggressively here.
Higkiko misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Higkiko.
Higkiko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lebowski controls his hands.
Higkiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Lebowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higkiko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higkiko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hideki Higkiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Higkiko.
Higkiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebowski .
Lebowski tries to score with a low kick but Higkiko moves his leg out of the way.
Jab, jab by Higkiko - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lebowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lebowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Higkiko tries a body shot but Lebowski blocks it.
Higkiko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
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!
Higkiko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lebowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Higkiko prevents it.
Higkiko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Higkiko misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski has been working on his balance at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Higkiko.
Higkiko misses with a punch on the inside.
Higkiko working hard to break the clinch.
Lebowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lebowski blocks a body shot from Higkiko.

Lebowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Higkiko is trying to keep an underhook but Lebowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Higkiko won't allow Lebowski to pass to mount.
Lebowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higkiko keeps working.
Lebowski not doing much here.
Lebowski wants to pass to mount but Higkiko is defending the position.
Lebowski passes to full mount!
Higkiko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lebowski . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lebowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lebowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higkiko is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lebowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higkiko is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Higkiko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lebowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higkiko can pounce on him.
Higkiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lebowski wants to clinch up but Higkiko keeps it at a distance.
Lebowski blocks the body kick.
Higkiko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lebowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Higkiko counters with a good low kick that Lebowski was not able to check.
Higkiko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lebowski fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Lebowski clinches.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
Higkiko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lebowski blocks a body shot from Higkiko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski is trying to drag Higkiko to the mat but Higkiko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Lebowski . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higkiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lebowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Higkiko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higkiko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Higkiko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Higkiko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lebowski looking to stall.
Higkiko is trying to break the clinch but Lebowski is controlling him.
Higkiko misses with a punch to the body.
Higkiko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lebowski avoiding damage.
Lebowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Higkiko.
Higkiko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lebowski 's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Higkiko.
Lebowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Higkiko is defending well for now.
Higkiko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lebowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Higkiko gets an underhook and turns Lebowski into the cage.
Higkiko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Higkiko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higkiko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higkiko working aggressively here.
Higkiko can't find room to land a body shot as Lebowski controls the action.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
Higkiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higkiko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lebowski 's elbow.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
Higkiko can't find room to land a body shot as Lebowski controls the action.
Higkiko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lebowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Higkiko gets underhooks to prevent Lebowski 's takedown attempt.
Higkiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lebowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higkiko working aggressively here.
Lebowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higkiko can't break the clinch.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
Higkiko prevents the takedown attempt.
Lebowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Higkiko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lebowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higkiko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lebowski is looking for a takedown.

Higkiko breaks from the clinch.
Higkiko lands a jab to the head.

Lebowski instigates a clinch.
Lebowski prevents a body shot from Higkiko.
Higkiko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higkiko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lebowski 's elbow.
Higkiko has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowski .

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Higkiko breaks from the clinch.
Higkiko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lebowski tries to work over Higkiko's front leg with a kick but Higkiko checks it.
Lebowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higkiko.
Higkiko scores with a spinning back kick!
Hideki Higkiko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higkiko throws a nice looking combination but Lebowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lebowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higkiko checks a leg kick nicely.

Lebowski gets a double leg takedown into Higkiko's guard.
Higkiko can't keep his opponent in guard - Lebowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lebowski stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Higkiko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Higkiko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Lebowski .
Higkiko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lebowski .
Higkiko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lebowski 's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higkiko.
Lebowski walks into a left hand.
Lebowski shoots in for a takedown but Higkiko shows good takedown defense.
Higkiko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lebowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hideki Higkiko 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.

Lebowski rushes Higkiko and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lebowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Higkiko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Lebowski . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higkiko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lebowski misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higkiko is pressed up against the cage. Lebowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Higkiko down to the mat. Higkiko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lebowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higkiko. Higkiko obviously looking to wear him down.
Higkiko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lebowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Higkiko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lebowski 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Higkiko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higkiko, right into the meat.
Higkiko connects with a solid leg kick.
Higkiko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Higkiko both land. Nice combination.
Higkiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higkiko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lebowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Higkiko.
Higkiko throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higkiko, right into the meat.
Higkiko scores with a nice head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higkiko, right into the meat.
Lebowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Higkiko throws a leg kick which misses Lebowski 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lebowski tries to avoid it.
Higkiko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lebowski takes a step back to recover.
Higkiko lands a jab-cross combination.
Lebowski shoots in for a double leg but Higkiko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Higkiko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Higkiko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick from Higkiko.
Lebowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lebowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Higkiko keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lebowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Higkiko. That one must have hurt.
Higkiko lands a leg kick that knocks Lebowski off balance momentarily.
Lebowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Higkiko avoids it really well and circles away.
Higkiko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Higkiko finds it's way round the side to connect with Lebowski 's head.
Higkiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lebowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Higkiko thuds his shin into the meat of Lebowski 's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Higkiko. Lebowski shrugs it off though.
Lebowski needs to keep his hands up - Higkiko had a free shot at his head there.
Higkiko thuds his right hand into Lebowski 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Higkiko coming out on top.
Higkiko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lebowski misses with a leg kick
and Higkiko counters with a nice leg kick.
Higkiko cracks the inside of Lebowski 's front leg.
Lebowski throws a hook but Higkiko avoids it easily.
Higkiko lands with a good body shot.
Lebowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Higkiko circles away.
Lebowski tries to clinch but Higkiko is having none of it.
Jeffery Lebowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higkiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Higkiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Higkiko 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Higkiko!
In defeat, Jeffery Lebowski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck it'.