PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Highjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highjack has chosen The Outsider - A Perfect Circle as his entrance music. Remi Highjack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Forclit
vs
Highjack

195 cm
31
211 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

191 cm
28
205 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Hellbent
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Remi Highjack!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forclit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Highjack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Highjack 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.
Forclit avoids the body shot from Highjack.
Highjack stuns Forclit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Highjack. That snapped Forclit's head back.

It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Forclit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forclit checks a leg kick.
Highjack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Forclit swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Highjack counters with a nice right hand that sends Forclit toppling to the canvas! Forclit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Highjack finish him?!

Forclit is rocked!
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!
Forclit throws a body punch but Highjack moves out of range.
Oh Forclit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Forclit as he connects with a hook.
Forclit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Happy Forclit's cut is getting worse.
We've been hearing reports that Forclit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Forclit misses with a body shot.
Forclit seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highjack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Highjack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forclit circles away quickly and effectively.

Forclit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Forclit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Forclit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forclit looking to slow down the pace here.
Forclit blocking some punches.

Highjack breaks the clinch.
Highjack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Forclit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Forclit misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Highjack misses.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown but Highjack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Highjack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forclit staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Highjack.
Remi Highjack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forclit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Highjack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Forclit moves out of range as Highjack strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highjack lands a right hook to the body.
Forclit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highjack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forclit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Highjack avoids it really well and circles away.
Forclit cracks Highjack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit throws out a loose jab but Highjack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Highjack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highjack throws a body punch but Forclit moves out of range.
Highjack lands a glancing blow to the side of Forclit's head.
Highjack throws a body shot but no joy.
Highjack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forclit scores with a jab. Highjack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Highjack misses with a leg kick

and Forclit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Forclit.
Highjack trying to control the position.
Forclit content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit is looking to work some ground and pound but Highjack has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forclit throws a big elbow that misses.
Highjack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Forclit manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forclit is trying to hold Highjack in close to prevent damage but Highjack has managed to pass into half guard.
Highjack is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Highjack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Highjack throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Highjack - that will leave a mark!
Highjack throws a lazy uppercut
and Forclit counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Highjack.

Forclit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Forclit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Highjack is looking to reverse the position.
Forclit is looking to take a break and control but Highjack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forclit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Forclit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Forclit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Forclit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Forclit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Highjack has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Forclit but great work by Highjack.
Highjack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forclit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forclit regains half guard.
Highjack not doing much here.
Forclit trying to hold on to Highjack's head to control him but Highjack postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to improve his position but Highjack is controlling well.

Forclit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Highjack pulls his head out easily.

Forclit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit is looking to improve his position.

Forclit looking for submissions off his back.
Forclit is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highjack trying to control the action but Forclit is working from the bottom.

Forclit actively working from the bottom here.
Forclit is looking to improve his position.
Highjack works his way into side control.
Highjack slows the pace down.
Forclit tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forclit regains half guard.
Forclit wants to get back to full guard.

Forclit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Forclit is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Highjack slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forclit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forclit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Highjack cracks Forclit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Remi Highjack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Highjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forclit.
Forclit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Forclit.
Forclit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack.
Highjack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Highjack lands a nice hook to Forclit's body. Forclit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Highjack swings widly with a right hand
and Forclit counters with a nice uppercut.
Highjack misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Highjack takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Forclit is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Highjack's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highjack tries to roll over but Forclit keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highjack has his hands clasped together around Forclit's back. He's all about the action.
Forclit thows a huge punch but Highjack dodges it nicely.
Forclit is trying to control the action in half guard but Highjack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Highjack controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Forclit lands a nice short elbow.
Highjack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Forclit lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit tries to free his leg and advance position but Highjack is retaining full guard.
Forclit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highjack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Happy Forclit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Forclit lands a couple of digs.
Highjack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Highjack keeps moving.
Forclit working some strikes from top position.
Forclit lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Highjack keeps moving.
Forclit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Highjack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Forclit with a nice head shot there.
Forclit trying to control the position from guard on top but Highjack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Highjack pulls Forclit in to control the position.
Highjack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Forclit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highjack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forclit's head.
Forclit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forclit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forclit throws a hook but Highjack blocks it.
Forclit shoots in looking for a takedown. Highjack tries to sprawl out of it but Forclit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Highjack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Highjack throws an overhand right that lands on Forclit's shoulder, as Forclit tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Forclit.
Forclit throws a right hand that Highjack ducks under and follows up with a left that Highjack also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Highjack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Happy Forclit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Forclit blocks a jab.
Forclit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Highjack's head backwards.
Forclit misses with a right hand
and Highjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Happy Forclit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highjack lands with a nice body punch.
Forclit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Highjack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Highjack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Remi Highjack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Highjack.
Forclit is looking to counter the offense by Highjack and move into the clinch.
Highjack thumps Forclit with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forclit. Highjack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highjack tries to bum rush Forclit with a series of wild strikes but Forclit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Highjack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Highjack scores with the left hand. Forclit knows he should have avoided that one.

Happy Forclit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Forclit rushes Highjack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Forclit working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Highjack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Forclit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Forclit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Highjack looking to throw knees to the head but Forclit is blocking nicely.
Highjack throws a punch but it's blocked by Forclit.
Highjack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forclit.

Highjack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Highjack lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit avoids the body shot from Highjack.
Highjack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highjack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forclit lands with a good body shot.
Highjack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Highjack misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forclit or perhaps it was just good defense by Highjack, which made it look bad.
Highjack replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Forclit blocks it well.
Highjack misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highjack misses with a hook
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highjack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Forclit instigates a clinch.
Highjack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Highjack misses with a knee to the head.
Forclit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Highjack is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Highjack has a couple of punches blocked by Forclit.
Forclit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Forclit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highjack backwards.
Highjack has a couple of punches blocked by Forclit.
Highjack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forclit presses Highjack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Forclit.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Forclit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Forclit looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Highjack tries to land knees in the clinch but Forclit avoids the damage to the body.
Highjack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forclit's elbow.
Forclit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forclit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highjack looking to throw knees to the head but Forclit is blocking nicely.
Highjack lands with a right to the head.
Highjack pushes Forclit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Highjack.
Highjack blocking some punches.
Forclit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Highjack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forclit backwards.
Highjack misses with a knee to the head.
Highjack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Forclit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Highjack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forclit's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Highjack dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit'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!

Highjack throws a lazy uppercut
and Forclit counters with a left to the body.
Highjack throws a right hand that misses
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forclit.
Highjack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forclit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit looks to score with a jab to the body but Highjack is just out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highjack is leaning against Forclit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forclit misses with the head strike.
Highjack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Forclit backwards.
Forclit digs a right hand into Highjack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highjack's gas tank.
Forclit misses with a punch on the inside.
Highjack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Remi Highjack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Highjack.
Forclit lands with a light punch inside.

Highjack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Forclit.

Forclit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highjack regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highjack looking for a sweep. Not yet Highjack, not yet.
Forclit throwing strikes from guard but Highjack blocks nicely.
Highjack controlling Forclit's posture.
Forclit lands a couple of elbows.

Forclit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Highjack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Forclit has Highjack in his guard.

Highjack preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit working a defensive guard but Highjack passes into half guard.

Forclit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forclit wants to control but Highjack is keeping busy.
Forclit is looking for a sweep. Highjack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Forclit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forclit tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Highjack has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Happy Forclit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to hold on but Highjack pushes him away.
Forclit working to try and regain half guard.
Highjack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Forclit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forclit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Highjack is riding his opponent, not letting Forclit buck him off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Highjack!
Remi Highjack is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Remi Highjack took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I told you son, I told you not to underestimate me. I hit hard son, I go hard son while you going home son.'.