PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Justice (ranked 202 p4p, 27 weight class) and Remi Highjack (ranked 457 p4p, 71 weight class). Justice comes to the cage accompanied by Montana of 300 - Daddy Used to be the Plug. Highjack has chosen Genesis - Justice as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Justice
vs
Highjack

190 cm
37
218 lbs
22 - 9 - 2

191 cm
35
205 lbs
27 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remi Highjack!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highjack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Highjack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Highjack misses the jab.
Highjack lands a nice hook to Justice's body. Justice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Justice throws a leg kick
and Highjack counters with a nice body shot.
Justice tries to score with a low kick but Highjack moves his leg out of the way.
Justice throws a low kick but Highjack moves out of range easily.
Highjack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Justice slips a straight right by Highjack.
Highjack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justice.
Highjack scores with the left hand. Justice knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highjack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Justice moves forwards but Highjack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Justice does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Highjack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Justice looks to land a right hand but Highjack moved out of range.
Justice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highjack counters with a straight right hand.
Justice swats away the attempt to clinch by Highjack.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highjack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Justice.
That kick from Justice tenderised Highjack's leg. Highjack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Highjack throws a lazy right hand but Justice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Highjack slips a jab and a cross from Justice.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Highjack throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.
Highjack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Justice.
Highjack walks into a straight right hand from Justice.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highjack throws a push kick but Justice slaps the foot to one side.
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Highjack let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Highjack throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Justice misses.
A little jabbing left from Highjack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highjack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Justice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Highjack. That did some damage!
Highjack throws the kick towards the body but Justice avoids it.
Justice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Justice scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highjack.
Highjack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justice.
Highjack throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.
A jab from Highjack misses.
Highjack loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Highjack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Justice finds it's way through Highjack's defenses.
Justice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Justice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highjack.
Highjack tries to land a body kick
and Justice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Justice, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice slips under a jab from Highjack.
Highjack throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Highjack.
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Highjack.
Good exchange - Highjack coming out on top.
Justice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Highjack's hands.
Highjack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice throws a looping overhand right but Highjack ducks down to avoid it.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highjack throws out the jab.
Justice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Highjack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Highjack throws a leg kick but Justice sees it coming and moves out of range.
Highjack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Justice has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Highjack.
A low kick from Highjack is predictable there
enabling Justice to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Highjack checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Justice.
Highjack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Highjack stuns Justice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Justice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack.
Highjack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Justice.
Justice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Highjack looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Highjack delivers a nice body kick.
Highjack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Justice misses with a wild combination.
Highjack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Highjack pushes Justice away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Highjack moves away.
Justice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Justice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highjack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Highjack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Justice thuds his right hand into Highjack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Highjack scores with a kick to the body.
Justice lands a jab to the nose.
Highjack throws a lazy right hand but Justice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Remi Highjack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Justice moves out of range of the body kick from Highjack.
A left lands for Highjack.
Highjack cracks Justice with a right hand to the side of the head.
Highjack throws an off balance right hand
and Justice counters with a good low kick that Highjack was not able to check.
Justice has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Justice throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Highjack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highjack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Justice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Highjack throws the left hand but Justice avoids the punch easily.
Justice misses with a looping left.
Justice backing away here, and Highjack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Highjack throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Justice misses.
Justice throws a wild body kick that Highjack sees coming a mile off.
Highjack throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Highjack.
Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice moves out of range of the strikes.
Justice takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Highjack slips a straight right by Justice.
Highjack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Highjack thumps Justice with a low kick.
Justice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Highjack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab by Highjack.
Highjack misses with a straight right.
Highjack ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Highjack moves out of range as Justice strikes.
Highjack checks a low kick from Justice.
Justice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice moves out of range as Highjack strikes.
Highjack throws a hook to the side of Justice's head but Justice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Highjack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice moves out of range of the strikes.
Highjack throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.
Highjack misses with a looping right.
Highjack throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Justice to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Justice misses
and Highjack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Justice thinking.
Highjack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Highjack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justice connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highjack. Highjack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Highjack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Highjack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Highjack looks for the body kick but Justice saw that one coming.
Highjack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Justice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highjack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Highjack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Justice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Justice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Highjack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Justice throws a right and a left that Highjack avoids nicely.
Highjack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Highjack blocks the low kick.
Highjack throws a head kick but Justice moves out of range.
Justice slips a jab from Highjack.
Highjack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Justice lands with a nice combination. Highjack backs away looking to recover.
Highjack slips a straight right by Justice.
Remi Highjack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice missing with a left hand there. Highjack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Highjack scores with a spinning back kick!
Highjack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Highjack throws an off balance right hand
enabling Justice to counter with a crisp jab.
Justice is looking to slow Highjack down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack.
Justice lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Highjack misses.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highjack throws the kick towards the body but Justice avoids it.
Highjack throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Justice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Justice looks to throw the jab but Highjack is out of range.
Highjack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Justice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Highjack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Justice connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Highjack scrambles back to his feet.
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Highjack.
Highjack checks a low kick from Justice.
A countering left hand to the body from Highjack misses.
Highjack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justice will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Highjack has managed to clinch.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Highjack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Justice.
Nice cross by Highjack.
A big left from Justice misses.
Highjack misses with a straight left.
Justice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Highjack.
Highjack throws a front kick that sends Justice stumbling back into the cage.
Highjack throws a wild body kick that Justice sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Justice misses
and Highjack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highjack misses with a body punch
and Justice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justice slips a jab and a cross from Highjack.
Highjack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Highjack throws a low kick but Justice moves out of range easily.
Highjack keeps Justice at a distance using the push kick.
Highjack lands with a straight right. Justice didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Justice misses with an uppercut.
Highjack moves out of range as Justice strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice misses with a straight right.
Highjack lands a leg kick that knocks Justice off balance momentarily.
Justice slips a jab from Highjack.
Highjack slips under a jab from Justice.
Justice connects with a leg kick. Highjack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Justice throws a low kick, looking for Highjack's leg but Highjack calmly moves out of range.
Justice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justice lands with a cross.
Justice sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Justice misses with a hook.
Highjack misses with a low kick.
Highjack scores with a nice head shot.
Highjack throws a big shot that misses.
Justice moves away from the strike by Highjack.
Highjack with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice moves out of range of the body kick from Highjack.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Justice crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Highjack - the referee stops the clock and Justice gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Highjack. Justice manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Justice misses with a right hand
and Highjack counters with a nice body kick.
Justice takes a swing at Highjack's ribcage but misses.
Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Highjack.
Justice throws a quick counter kick to the body but Highjack avoids it.
Justice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Highjack is out of range.
Highjack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Justice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
Highjack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Highjack lands a jab.
Justice lands with a nice combination. Highjack backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highjack looks to land a body kick but Justice moved away.
Highjack misses with a kick to the body
and Justice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Highjack lands a jab to the nose.
Justice moves out of range of the strikes.
Justice tries to move into range but Highjack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Highjack lands with a kick to the temple. Justice shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Justice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Remi Highjack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Highjack looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
Highjack misses with an uppercut.
Justice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Highjack moves away from the strike by Justice.
Highjack moves away from the strike by Justice.
Crunch! Highjack slams his shin into Justice's torso.
Highjack keeps Justice at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highjack scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highjack with a hook.
Justice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Highjack lands a jab to the head.
Highjack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Highjack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Justice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack.
Highjack is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Justice with a body shot.
Highjack scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Highjack!
A solid body kick from Highjack.
Highjack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justice missing with a left hand there. Highjack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnny Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Justice misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Highjack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Highjack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Highjack!
Remi Highjack was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.