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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Hightower (ranked 24397 p4p, 756 weight class) and Orc Mismash (ranked 24692 p4p, 782 weight class). Mismash comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain - Power of the Horde kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Orc Mismash will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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234 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrik Hightower!
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, Orc Mismash!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mismash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hightower as he jumps to the side.
Mismash shoots for a takedown but Hightower saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mismash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hightower sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henrik Hightower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orc Mismash.
Mismash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hightower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mismash somewhat.
Mismash is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hightower's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mismash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hightower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hightower avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mismash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower pushes Mismash off looking to stand but Mismash dives back in and keeps control.
Mismash lands with a punch from half guard.
Mismash is looking to advance position but Hightower won't allow it.
Mismash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mismash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hightower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mismash.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mismash throwing shots but Hightower is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mismash connects with a nice short shot to Hightower's temple.
Mismash is working for a submission of some sort.
Mismash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hightower sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mismash throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hightower taking some punishment here, with Mismash in his half guard.
Mismash working Hightower over with strikes.
Mismash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mismash seems to be looking for submissions.
Mismash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mismash thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hightower's head.
Mismash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mismash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hightower tries to roll over but Mismash keeps him under control.
Hightower is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mismash.
Mismash working the head and body with strikes.
Mismash throwing shots but Hightower is blocking nicely.
Mismash is working for a kimura but Hightower is defending it quite comfortably.
Hightower is defending against the submission attempts here by Mismash.
Hightower is looking to control Mismash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hightower avoid being mounted?
Mismash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hightower taking some punishment here, with Mismash in his half guard.
Mismash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hightower trying to control here.
Mismash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hightower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mismash.
Mismash looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hightower with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hightower keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hightower tries to get to full guard but Mismash has control of the leg.
Mismash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orc Mismash 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.
Mismash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hightower tries to avoid it but Mismash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hightower to the ground. Hightower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mismash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hightower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hightower. No joy for Mismash on that attempt.
Mismash shoots in looking for a takedown but Hightower manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mismash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henrik Hightower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orc Mismash.
Mismash fails with a takedown attempt.
Hightower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mismash.
Mismash is breathing heavily.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
Mismash avoids the head kick by Hightower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mismash fails to land the takedown.
Hightower lands a big head kick that sends Mismash tumbling to the mat! Hightower takes a step backwards and waves Mismash back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mismash shoots in for a takedown but Hightower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mismash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mismash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hightower keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hightower is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Hightower.
Henrik Hightower is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mismash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hightower circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mismash tries for a takedown but Hightower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mismash has his takedown stuffed
and Hightower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Orc Mismash has been cut.
Hightower misses with a two punch combination.
Mismash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hightower is fending him off so far but Mismash persists. Nope, Hightower circles away and we're back to standing.
Orc Mismash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mismash tries for a takedown but Hightower sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mismash blocks a head kick by Hightower.
Mismash fails to land the takedown.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hightower here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throws a head kick but Mismash moves out of range.
Mismash throws a nice looking combination but Hightower bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mismash blocks a head kick by Hightower.
Hightower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mismash feints and as Hightower raises his hands in defense, Mismash changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hightower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mismash manages to get himself to full guard.
Mismash looking to control.
Hightower with a nice head shot there.
Hightower not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mismash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower preventing the sweep.
Hightower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower lands a couple of elbows.
Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mismash can do to turn this around?
Hightower is in close to Mismash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Orc Mismash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hightower controlling from the top position.
Mismash trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Hightower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orc Mismash's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mismash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hightower lands a leg kick that knocks Mismash off balance momentarily.
Hightower slaps away a takedown attempt from Mismash, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mismash misses with a takedown attempt
and Hightower decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mismash's guard.
Henrik Hightower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orc Mismash.
Mismash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hightower controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower continues to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower stopping the sweep attempt from Mismash.
Mismash tries to strike from the bottom.
Mismash looking to control.
Hightower content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Mismash does no damage.
Mismash fails to land with a series of punches.
Mismash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
Mismash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hightower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henrik Hightower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hightower connects with a high kick.
Mismash shoots in for a takedown but Hightower shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Hightower.
A head kick misses from Hightower.
Hightower dodges the punch combination from Mismash.
Mismash with a poor takedown
and Hightower moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mismash misses with a few strikes there.
Hightower stuffs the takedown.
Hightower thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mismash if he has to take too many more of those.
Hightower lands with a nice combination. Mismash backs away looking to recover.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hightower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mismash.
Mismash misses with a takedown attempt
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mismash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mismash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mismash fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hightower sprawls well initially but Mismash persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hightower pushes Mismash off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mismash fails with a takedown attempt.
Hightower scores with a hook.
Mismash fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Hightower showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hightower 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Hightower!
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hype
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