Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights 3
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1#
Mayoniko moves out of range of the body kick from Hightower.
Hightower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayoniko slips under a jab from Hightower.
Hightower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hightower lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hightower!
Mayoniko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayoniko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayoniko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hightower makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mayoniko really felt that one!
Mayoniko tries to land a leg kick but Hightower saw it coming and moves away.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
Hightower follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hightower lands with a straight right. Mayoniko didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hightower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayoniko. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Mayoniko misses.
Mayoniko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mayoniko. That's going to slow Hightower down.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Hightower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayoniko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hightower. Hightower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayoniko misses with a body shot.
Mayoniko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the body kick.
Hightower on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Hightower throws a hook but Mayoniko avoids it easily.
Mayoniko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko throws a big shot that misses.
Mayoniko swings widly with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Hightower throws a big counter head kick but Mayoniko avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayoniko. That snapped Hightower's head back.
Hightower slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Hightower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayoniko is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Mayoniko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Hightower misses
and Mayoniko counters with a straight right hand.
Mayoniko throws a combination that misses
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayoniko loads up on a big right hand but Hightower slips the punch.
Hightower counters with a body kick.#T3#
Mayoniko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hightower lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Hightower misses.
Mayoniko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Yoki Mayoniko has been cut.
Hightower scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Mayoniko is rocked!
Hightower is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mayoniko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hightower.
Mayoniko is breathing heavily.
Mayoniko blocks a jab.
Hightower drops Mayoniko with a huge uppercut! Mayoniko drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hightower is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!
In his post fight interview, Reed Hightower started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 298
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Hightower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns feints and then cracks Hightower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hightower down.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns throws a right hand that Hightower ducks under and follows up with a left that Hightower also avoids with ease.
Hightower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hightower connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.#KD#
Hightower lands a big shot that drops Burns! Can he finish him? #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower controlling from the top position.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Hightower finish him?
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hightower sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns keeping full guard, as Hightower tries to pass.
Hightower controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower counters with an outside leg kick.
Hightower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hightower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hightower momentarily.
Burns wants to stay close but Hightower steps back to make room for something. Burns seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hightower and Burns drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 294
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Hightower throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hightower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hightower takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hightower avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Hightower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hightower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hightower scrambles back to his feet.
Hightower is looking to land body kicks.
Hightower lands with a cross.
Hightower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hightower moves away.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hightower circles away quickly and effectively.
Hightower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hightower! But no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Hightower counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Hightower blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Hightower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Hightower's defenses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hightower.
Kuznetsov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hightower.
Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hightower moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Hightower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hightower.
A head kick misses from Hightower.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hightower looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.#CL#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Hightower against the cage.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Hightower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov is trying to stall. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Hightower 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Hightower blocks an elbow strike.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hightower is stalling here.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Hightower 's eye.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Hightower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov has Hightower pressed against the cage, preventing Hightower from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hightower's face.
Hightower presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4##BC2#
Hightower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hightower throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Hightower misses.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hightower throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hightower appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Hightower's ribs.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov 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.
#R2#
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hightower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hightower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov cracks Hightower with a good jab.
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Hightower's front leg.
Hightower scoring well with a low kick there.
Hightower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Hightower breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Hightower blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hightower is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hightower blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hightower or not.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Hightower takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
A short uppercut from Hightower.
Hightower just leaning against Kuznetsov, taking a breather.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hightower can do to turn this around?
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
Hightower is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Hightower 's eye.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow that stopped Hightower in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Hightower.
A short right from Hightower on the inside.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hightower blocks it with crossed arms.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hightower.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hightower.
Hightower follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Hightower moves away
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
Hightower staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hightower.
Nice body kick from Hightower.
Hightower throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov scores with a kick to the body.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Hightower tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hightower misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Hightower's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Hightower's head but Hightower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Hightower stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hightower on the side of the head.
Hightower throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy head kick
and Hightower counters with an outside leg kick.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov cracks Hightower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Hightower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it. #T4#
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hightower.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower with a hook.
Hightower keeps the fight on the outside.
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hightower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Hightower takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov sizes up Hightower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hightower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Hightower sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Kuznetsov to the ground! Hightower dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov 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!
Hightower won't let Kuznetsov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Oh Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Hightower lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hightower controlling from the full mount. #ES#
Kuznetsov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hightower on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hightower throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #CL#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hightower is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hightower.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Hightower shrugs off.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Hightower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hightower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Hightower's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Hightower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch
and Hightower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected. #CL#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hightower prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Hightower takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Reed Hightower has been cut.
Hightower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hightower leaning against his opponent.
Hightower lands with a left to the head.
Hightower 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!
Hightower is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Hightower's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hightower.
Hightower lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hightower.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Hightower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuznetsov 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 225
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Hightower moves out of range of the strikes.
Hightower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Hightower's head coaches at The Pit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Mercer misses its intended target.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Mercer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mercer throws out a leg kick but Hightower moves out of range and Mercer only half commits.
Mercer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hightower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercer.
Alex Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer lands with a nice body punch.
Hightower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Hightower defending well as Mercer loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower needs to keep his hands up - Mercer had a free shot at his head there.
Mercer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hightower's sensitive parts.
Hightower throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer loads up on a big right hand but Hightower slips the punch.
Hightower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Hightower moves out of range easily.
Hightower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hightower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercer.
Hightower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Hightower.
Mercer connects with a high kick.
Mercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hightower manages to avoid it.
Mercer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHightower.
Hightower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
We've been informed that Mercer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hightower scores with a jab. Mercer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Mercer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercer scores with a jab to the head.
Hightower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower with a jab.
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!
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Hightower checks a low kick from Mercer.
Hightower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mercer misses with an uppercut.
Mercer looks to throw the jab but Hightower is out of range.
Mercer takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Hightower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
It appears Hightower was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Hightower.
Mercer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
Hightower slips a jab from Mercer.
It looked like Hightower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hightower finish him?
Mercer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mercer looks winded!
Mercer throws a head kick that misses
and Hightower counters with an inside leg kick.
Hightower slips under a jab from Mercer.
Hightower lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Mercer up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hightower from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Mercer's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower 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.

Event: CEFC Live 53
Date: May 03, 2018

#R1#
Hightower throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hightower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hightower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Hightower.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Hightower misses the target.
Hightower is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Hightower circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Hightower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Hightower keeps it at a distance.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Hightower back into the cage.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hightower will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt lands a nice knee to the body.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Hightower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Hightower blocks it.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hightower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Hunt tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hightower.
Hunt lands a right hand. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hightower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hightower circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hightower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Reed Hightower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hightower throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hightower gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hightower up against the cage.
Hightower blocks an uppercut.
Hightower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hightower has Hunt pressed against the cage. #BC#
Hightower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hightower is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Hightower counters with a right hand to the body.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Hightower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Hightower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hightower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hightower lands a slapping body shot.
Hightower scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hightower misses with a hook.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Hightower is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Hightower's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt passes Hightower's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hightower 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.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hightower actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Hightower is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hightower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hightower keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunt trying to control the action but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Hightower tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower is letting Hunt control him for a moment.
Hunt working away.#T1#
Hunt trying to control the position but Hightower is working away.
Hightower struggling a bit here.
Hunt trying to control the position but Hightower is working away.
The strikes coming from Hunt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hightower is trying to get back to half guard.
Hightower gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt is just content to waste time from the top position. Hightower takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Hightower keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunt pushing down on Hightower's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunt moves nicely into side control.
Hightower is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hunt trying to control the action but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Hightower being controlled for a moment.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hightower's legs.
You can see the frustration on Hightower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to advance to mount but Hightower denies him.
Hunt taking a breather here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hightower!
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Hightower is squirming around nicely.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Hightower is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hightower tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hightower slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Hightower circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Hightower's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Hightower.
Hightower is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower controlling the pace.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hightower is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Hunt controlling the position.
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hightower prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hightower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hightower with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hightower throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Hightower gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hightower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Hunt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Hightower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Hightower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.#T3#
Hunt wants to slow Hightower down by chopping away at his legs.
Hightower scores with a push kick.
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Phol Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed Hightower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Hunt.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hightower connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Hunt darts in and clinches Hightower up against the cage.
Hunt misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Hightower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Hightower blocks it. #BC#
Hightower breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hightower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Hightower lands but Hunt takes it in his stride.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Hightower.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Hightower pushes him off.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hightower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Hightower tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hightower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hightower throws a counter high kick but Hunt was just alert enough to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Phol Hunt stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.

Event: CEFC 283
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Koltun scores with a shot to the body.
Hightower missing with a left hand there. Koltun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hightower counters with a thumping low kick.
Koltun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hightower in his tracks.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hightower throws out the jab.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun connects with a solid leg kick.
Hightower lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Hightower misses with a hook
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hightower as he avoids it easily.
Hightower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Hightower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koltun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
Hightower thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hightower works Koltun's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koltun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hightower is looking for a sweep.
Koltun prevents Hightower from escaping the position.
Koltun working the ground and pound but Hightower is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hightower tries to buck Koltun off but Koltun is having none of it.#T2#
Koltun working the strikes but Hightower uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hightower moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower looking for a sweep. Not yet Hightower, not yet. #SUB#
Koltun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koltun has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Koltun has gone for a leg lock! Hightower slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koltun's guard.#REVR#
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hightower keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Hightower has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hightower is trying to control the position but Koltun postures up. #SUB#
Hightower had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koltun defends it easily.
Hightower is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Hightower controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Koltun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice body kick from Hightower.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun lands a jab to the head.
Hightower scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Hightower sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hightower lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hightower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koltun.
Hightower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower throws a chopping leg kick but Koltun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a nice leg kick.
Koltun wants to land a leg kick but Hightower is out of range.
Hightower explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Hightower looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Hightower tries to move into range but Koltun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koltun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Koltun looking to score a takedown here. Hightower is defending well but Koltun drives through and ends up in Hightower's guard.
Hightower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koltun is one step ahead there.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Hightower is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hightower looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koltun passes into half guard.
Hightower tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Koltun has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Koltun scoring with strikes but Hightower is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun avoids the attempt from Hightower to control.#T3#
Koltun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hightower hang on?
Hightower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hightower squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hightower is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koltun raining down shots from the mount!
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koltun cracks Hightower with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Hightower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hightower wants to hold on but Koltun pushes him away.
Hightower is looking to get to half guard.
Hightower is in a horrible position here. Koltun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koltun with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Koltun swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hightower is now in Koltun's guard. A big mistake from Koltun there, giving up the dominant position!
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koltun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Hightower misses with a looping right.
Koltun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koltun swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab.
Hightower checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hightower appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Hightower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hightower.#T1#
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hightower defends it well.
Koltun stuns Hightower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hightower misses with an uppercut
and Hightower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hightower checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Koltun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Koltun tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Koltun scoring with punches and elbows.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koltun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hightower is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Hightower tries to improve position but can't.
Koltun throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hightower wants to control but Koltun postures up.
Koltun advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hightower's face. #T3#
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Hightower but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hightower regains half guard.
Koltun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koltun lands strikes from half guard.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koltun controlling the action here.
Hightower wants to get back to full guard but Koltun has passed into side control.
Hightower is trying to get back to half guard.
Koltun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hightower tries to buck Koltun off but Koltun is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Koltun stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hightower striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koltun 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!
A very excited looking Marek Koltun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC 280
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Kvirkvelia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hightower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hightower misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hightower has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvirkvelia has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Kvirkvelia stalls from top position.
Hightower is looking to reverse the position.
Hightower wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hightower is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia is looking to take a break and control but Hightower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Kvirkvelia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hightower for as long as he can get away with.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom here.
Kvirkvelia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hightower will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hightower defending against the ground and pound.
Hightower is looking for a sweep.
Hightower is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
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 can't do much from the bottom here.
Hightower is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvirkvelia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hightower's shoulder. That is not cool.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed Hightower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hightower misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Kvirkvelia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hightower wants to improve his position but Kvirkvelia is controlling well.
Hightower trying to hold on to Kvirkvelia's head to control him but Kvirkvelia postures up.
Kvirkvelia not doing much here.
Hightower moves into full guard. #T4#
Kvirkvelia preventing the sweep.
Hightower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvirkvelia controls the pace.
Kvirkvelia advances position into side control!
Kvirkvelia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hightower gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvirkvelia is keen to just control but Hightower is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hightower misses with a body kick.
Kvirkvelia digs a good hook to Hightower's body.
Kvirkvelia throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hightower stuffs the takedown attempt from Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia gets slowly back to his feet. #KD2#
Hightower lands a left and a right that sends Kvirkvelia crashing to the canvas! Hightower dives into mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvirkvelia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Kvirkvelia is rocked!
Hightower landing punches.
Oh Kvirkvelia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvirkvelia wants to get back to his feet.
Hightower lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kvirkvelia hang on?#T1#
Kvirkvelia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hightower punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kvirkvelia wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hightower! Kvirkvelia is hurt baaadly! Hightower is firing away with more strikes - Kvirkvelia is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AD477: Keep Going
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Hightower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown misses with a straight left.
As Brown looks to move away, Hightower throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown cracks Hightower with an open hand slap.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Hightower moved out of range.
Hightower moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hightower throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown checks a low kick from Hightower.#KD2#
Brown drops Hightower with a left right combo! Brown follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Hightower is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Reed Hightower has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Brown decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hightower to his feet.
Oh Hightower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Hightower down.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hightower seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown keeps control of Hightower as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hightower tries a head kick but it misses.
Trey Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a head kick but Hightower moves out of range.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hightower throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hightower has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hightower throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown avoids the body shot from Hightower.
Brown is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hightower misses the target.
A big left from Brown misses.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
A jab from Hightower finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a hook but Hightower avoids it easily.
Hightower lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws a right hand that Hightower ducks under and follows up with a left that Hightower also avoids with ease.
Jab by Brown.
Hightower slips a jab from Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hightower throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Hightower misses with the combination. #T3#
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown throws a hook but Hightower avoids it easily.#KD2#
Brown drops his shoulder and cracks Hightower with a huge uppercut! Hightower goes down! Can Brown finish him? #SU2#
Brown stands up from Hightower's guard - Brown perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries to clinch but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower connects with a single shot there.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Hightower moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hightower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hightower. Hightower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hightower with a nice cross.#T4#
Brown throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Brown steps into range and cracks Hightower with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hightower flops backwards and Brown dives into his guard looking to finish!
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hightower is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hightower is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brown is trying to stand up here but Hightower is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reed Hightower's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Brown catches Hightower napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hightower to the canvas!
Hightower looking for a sweep. Not yet Hightower, not yet.
Hightower pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Hightower is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #SUB#
Hightower is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Hightower.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hightower is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brown throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hightower's body to avoid the submission. Hightower has instead reached around Brown's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hightower arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AD470: Kelley vs Diaz
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Hightower cracks Kim with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Hightower - just one landing.
Kim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hightower thuds a left hand into Kim's body.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hightower checks it well.
Hightower tried to counter with a leg kick but Kim avoided it.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hightower checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Kim.
Hightower takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kim connects with a single shot there.
Kim misses with a double jab #TD#
and Hightower counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Kim seems keen to control Hightower's posture.#SUB2#
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Hightower defends easily.
Hightower throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Kim controlling Hightower's posture.
Hightower tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim is trying to control the position but Hightower postures up.
Hightower controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hightower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Kim wants to improve his position but instead Hightower has moved into half guard.
Hightower lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Kim with the active half guard here but Hightower passes nicely into side control.
Hightower fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hightower in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hightower tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Hightower.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hightower controlling the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hightower throws an elbow but Kim slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kim regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hightower's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hightower lands strikes from half guard.
Hightower is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Hightower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hightower misses with a looping left.
Kim looks to throw a body kick#KD#
and Hightower counters with a big uppercut that knocks Kim off his feet! Hightower dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Kim is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Kim is still in real trouble! Can Hightower finish him?#SUB#
Hightower is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hightower lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hightower wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hightower controls the position.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hightower thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kim is trying to control Hightower's posture but Hightower avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Hightower's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Hightower's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Hightower cracks Kim with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hightower immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kim is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hightower!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!
In his post fight interview, Reed Hightower started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Roberto Kim was interviewed post fight and said 'HOOOODOOR!'.

Event: AD461: Chewie
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Hightower lunges at Fadden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fadden's hand.
Fadden catches Hightower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hightower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fadden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hightower drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fadden defends it well.
Hightower cracks Fadden with a good jab.
Fadden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hightower moves away.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Fadden's front leg but catches the back leg as Fadden tries to avoid it.
Fadden swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadden was well out of range. Poor timing from Hightower.
Fadden is looking to counter punch.
Hightower slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hightower throws a body punch but Fadden moves out of range.
Fadden misses with a series of wild punches.
Hightower connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hightower on the side of the head.
Hightower connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Fadden.
Hightower throws a push kick but Fadden slaps the foot to one side.
Fadden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hightower is just out of range.
Hightower 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.
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Hightower.
Hightower blocks a jab.
Hightower lands a body shot. #T1#
Hightower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hightower darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hightower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Hightower.
Hightower stuns Fadden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fadden misses with a double jab
and Hightower counters with a right hand to the body.
Fadden lands a head shot.
Fadden misses with a left hand
and Hightower counters with a low kick, right behind Fadden 's knee.
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Hightower shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadden is looking to escape.
Hightower sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hightower throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Fadden trying to control but Hightower postures up.
Hightower wants to pass to mount but Fadden is defending the position.
Hightower is stalling here. Fadden is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hightower seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fadden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fadden trying to control the action but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Fadden.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hightower tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fadden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fadden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hightower is still trying to improve position.
Fadden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hightower's legs.
Fadden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hightower on the ground.#T3#
Hightower tries to buck Fadden off but Fadden is having none of it.
Hightower is not content to let Fadden control the position.
Fadden working the ground and pound but Hightower is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fadden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hightower is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fadden tries to pass to full mount but Hightower defends it.
Hightower gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower wants to sweep here but Fadden controlling him for the moment.
Fadden trying to control the position from guard on top but Hightower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hightower throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Fadden wants to control from the top but Hightower keeps moving.
Hightower working a defensive guard here.
Hightower keeping full guard, as Fadden tries to pass.
Hightower has a closed guard, preventing Fadden from standing up. #SUB2#
Hightower is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fadden has his hands clasped together but Hightower extends and breaks Fadden's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hightower.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AD455: Combat epidemic
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Hightower tests Naharis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Hightower.
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hightower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hightower misses with a right hand
and Naharis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naharis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naharis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Hightower coming out on top.
Hightower moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hightower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower scores with a hook.#TD2#
Hightower shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naharis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hightower. #T1#
Hightower missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hightower prevents Naharis from standing back up.
Hightower throwing shots but Naharis is blocking nicely.
Hightower missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hightower wants to control but Naharis is keeping him busy.
Naharis moves into full guard.
Naharis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Naharis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hightower preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Naharis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Naharis controlling Hightower's posture.
Hightower looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hightower lands a couple of digs.
Hightower won't allow Naharis to get back to his feet.
Naharis working a defensive guard here.
Naharis looking for a sweep. Not yet Naharis, not yet.
Naharis trying to control the position here.
Hightower preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hightower thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hightower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Naharis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Naharis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naharis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naharis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Hightower with that takedown attempt.
Hightower scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Naharis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hightower, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hightower. #TD2#
Hightower shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower won't allow Naharis to sweep him here.
Naharis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hightower manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naharis wants to control from the top but Hightower keeps moving.
Naharis is looking to work some ground and pound but Hightower has wrist control.#SUB2#
Hightower has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naharis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naharis advances to half guard. #SUB#
Naharis is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hightower connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naharis momentarily.
Naharis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Hightower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hightower does it's job there.
Hightower scores with a leg kick.
Hightower shoots for a double leg takedown but Naharis sprawls well. He's pushed Hightower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Hightower lands a nice looking body shot.
Hightower lands with a cross.
Hightower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daario Naharis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hightower swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naharis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hightower throws a shot from downtown. Naharis moves away and avoids it.
Naharis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hightower sprawls and moves away.#KD#
Naharis drops Hightower with a nice combination! Naharis dives into Hightower's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
Hightower is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reed Hightower has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Naharis controls the pace.
Hightower is still in real trouble! Can Naharis finish him?#SUB2#
Hightower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naharis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naharis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naharis gets to his feet and stands over Hightower, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hightower felt that one! Naharis unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hightower from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daario Naharis!
Daario Naharis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AD447: Tennouheika Banzai
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Le is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Hightower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Le throws a front kick aimed at Hightower's knee but Hightower avoids it well.
Hightower thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Le takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hightower lands with an uppercut that bounces Le off the cage and back into range.
Hightower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hightower connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le momentarily.
A jab from Hightower finds it's way through Le's defenses.
Hightower tries a low kick but Le avoids it.
Hightower throws out a loose jab but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le misses with a wild body shot.
Hightower throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hightower connects with a crisp jab.
Hightower takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le avoids the body shot from Hightower.
Le on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hightower scores with a nice right hand.
Hightower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Le wants to clinch.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hightower darts in looking for a takedown but Le gets double underhooks and turns Hightower into the cage.
Hightower lands with an uppercut that bounces Le off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le throws the kick towards the body but Hightower avoids it.
Le on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Le misses the shot to the body.
Hightower jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hightower is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hightower slips under a jab.
Hightower slips under a jab.
Hightower shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le defends it nicely.
Cung Le is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hightower takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hightower throws a big counter combination but Le scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hightower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Hightower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Le, pushing him back against the cage.
Hightower lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Le throws an elbow but misses.
Le tries a knee to the head but Hightower blocks it.
Le misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le misses with a knee to the head.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
Hightower lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hightower utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Le misses with an elbow over the top.
Hightower landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hightower.#T4#
Hightower content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hightower gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Le content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Le looking to throw knees to the head but Hightower is blocking nicely.
Le swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le tries to land knees in the clinch but Hightower avoids the damage to the body.
Hightower holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hightower effectively controlling the action here.
Hightower content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Le putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hightower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hightower obliges.
Hightower avoiding damage as Le throws knees to the body.
Le lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Le is pushing Hightower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Le is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hightower is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower 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.
#R2#
Hightower lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Hightower closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Le quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Le can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hightower is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hightower throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le is controlling Hightower's trapped leg to prevent Hightower from advancing to side control.
Le is not content to let Hightower control the position.
Hightower 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower working over Le with some ground and pound. Le looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Hightower there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Le is trying to escape back to his feet but Hightower uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hightower wants to control but Le is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hightower wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Le, who protects the arm well.
Hightower cracks Le with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hightower works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hightower throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Le works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hightower lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hightower in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hightower is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hightower controlling the action here.#T3#
Hightower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hightower scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hightower landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le can do to turn this around?
Hightower is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Le has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hightower is working away from the top position though.
Hightower lands with a punch from half guard.
Hightower is nestled in close to Le, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hightower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Le is looking to escape.#T4#
Hightower lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hightower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Le with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hightower working Le over with strikes.
Hightower passes to side control.
Hightower wants to control but Le is keeping him busy.
Hightower working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hightower in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hightower darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Le is rocked!#TD#
Hightower looking to score a takedown here. Le is defending well but Hightower drives through and ends up in Le's guard.#ES2#
Le kicks Hightower off and gets to his feet.
Le is still on wobbly legs! Can Hightower finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Hightower.
Le pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Le seems to have recovered his senses.
Le tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower scores with a jab. Le acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Le doesn't seem bothered though.
Hightower cracks a nice hook into Le's ribs.
Le takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hightower scores with a nice strike.
Le closes the distance but Hightower moves to the side
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Le tries to get into range but Hightower steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Le! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hightower scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Hightower!
A less than humble Reed Hightower misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: VFA 13
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Whitaker Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whitaker Jr throws a right and a left that Hightower avoids nicely.
Hightower misses with a straight right.
Hightower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hightower backing away here, and Whitaker Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
Hightower shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker Jr shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker Jr.
Hightower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitaker Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hightower is out of range and Whitaker Jr settles back down.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Whitaker Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Hightower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick from Whitaker Jr.
Hightower scores with a leg kick.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hightower swings for the body but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr lands with a straight right. Hightower didn't see that one coming.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hightower ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr misses with a head kick.
Whitaker Jr 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.#T2##CL#
Hightower clinches with his opponent.
Hightower lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker Jr.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitaker Jr controls his hands.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitaker Jr is defending well for now.
Whitaker Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whitaker Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Hightower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hightower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Whitaker Jr fails to land.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Whitaker Jr is trying to push Hightower away but Hightower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whitaker Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hightower taking a breather.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hightower using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whitaker Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Whitaker Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Whitaker Jr is blocking nicely.
Hightower prevents Whitaker Jr from breaking the clinch.
Hightower connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Hightower landing knees to the body.
Hightower throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Whitaker Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hightower walks into a jab.
Whitaker Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hightower lands a jab to the head.
Hightower misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
A lazy left from Whitaker Jr finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower throws a low kick, looking for Whitaker Jr's leg but Whitaker Jr calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitaker Jr 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 Hightower has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hightower and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hightower misses the body punch
and Whitaker Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hightower.
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whitaker Jr checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Reed Hightower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Whitaker Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hightower lands with a good body shot.
Whitaker Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Whitaker Jr misses.
Whitaker Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hightower moves out of range easily.
Whitaker Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitaker Jr misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hightower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hightower lands with a good body shot.
Hightower misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hightower or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitaker Jr, which made it look bad.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.
Hightower is looking to wear down Whitaker Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hightower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hightower throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr looks to land a right hand but Hightower moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hightower misses its target.
Hightower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whitaker Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Hightower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook but Hightower avoids it easily.
Hightower misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whitaker Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circling - Whitaker Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker Jr misses with a hook. Hightower ducked under it nicely.
Pernell Whitaker Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hightower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Whitaker Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hightower!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Whitaker Jr landing strikes.
Hightower regains half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hightower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hightower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitaker Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Whitaker Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hightower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Hightower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitaker Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitaker Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitaker Jr preventing the sweep.
Whitaker Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker Jr connects with a couple of short punches.#T4##SUB#
Hightower has his foot on Whitaker Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitaker Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitaker Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whitaker Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hightower's head.
Whitaker Jr trying to control but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Whitaker Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Hightower's brow.
Whitaker Jr lands a couple of digs.
Hightower keeping full guard, as Whitaker Jr tries to pass. #SUB#
Hightower looking for subs off his back but Whitaker Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Whitaker Jr working Hightower over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pernell Whitaker Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Whitaker Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whitaker Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hightower.
Hightower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hightower throws a leg kick that misses.
Hightower takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hightowers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whitaker Jr walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker Jr keeps Hightower at a distance using the push kick.
Hightower tries to land a front kick but Whitaker Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitaker Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Good exchange - Hightower coming out on top.#TD2#
Whitaker Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hightower is trying to get back to full guard.
Hightower is pressing down on Whitaker Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hightower wants to sweep but no luck.
Hightower is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Whitaker Jr drops back looking for a leg! Hightower is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hightower manages to kick Whitaker Jr off! Whitaker Jr jumps back into Hightower's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Hightower looking to control.
Whitaker Jr chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Hightower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitaker Jr working some strikes from top position.
Hightower pulls Whitaker Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hightower wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Hightower looking for a guillotine here but Whitaker Jr defends easily.
Whitaker Jr stands up over Hightower, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitaker Jr landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hightower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hightower looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whitaker Jr throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hightower ducks down to avoid it.
Hightower has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hightower there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whitaker Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whitaker Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hightower misses with an uppercut.
Whitaker Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hightower moves away.
Hightower fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Whitaker Jr tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pernell Whitaker Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whitaker Jr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pernell Whitaker Jr!
A relieved looking Pernell Whitaker Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFA 11
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Officer dives in and scores a takedown into Hightower's guard.
Officer wants to pass the guard but Hightower is keeping the position.
Hightower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hightower has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Hightower is looking for a triangle here but Officer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Officer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hightower's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hightower prevents Officer from moving into mount.
Officer trying to control the position but Hightower is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hightower is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hightower tries to hold on but Officer postures up.#SUB2#
Officer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hightower can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hightower is trying to escape the mount.
Hightower is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Officer has taken his back.
Hightower tries to escape but Officer has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Hightower is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Officer is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hightower won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Officer off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Police Officer!
Police Officer gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: VFA 9
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Hightower scores with a hook.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hightower finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head. #CL#
Lee pushes Hightower up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
A knee to the head by Hightower. #CUT2#
It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Hightower blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Hightower avoiding damage.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Hightower scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands a left hand.
Hightower connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Hightower on the inside. #T1#
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hightower presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hightower is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hightower has his back to the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Lee wants to stall.
Hightower looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hightower tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hightower scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Hightower with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Hightower's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
Hightower shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Hightower connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Lee swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range. #TD2#
Hightower closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hightower is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hightower wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Hightower scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee is staying active underneath Hightower, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hightower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Hightower not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Hightower has control of the leg.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Hightower content to stall in guard here.
Hightower connects with a couple of short punches.
Hightower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Hightower landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Hightower stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hightower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hightower looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hightower is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hightower tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hightower.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee lands a jab to Hightower's midsection.
Hightower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hightower.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Hightower fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Hightower persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Lee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hightower is on him like a limpet, forcing Lee back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Hightower is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Hightower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee prevents a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reed Hightower.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hightower swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Hightower into the cage.
A short left from Lee. #T2#
Hightower lands a body punch.
A short right from Lee.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage.
Hightower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
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!
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action. #BC2#
Hightower manages to break the clinch.
Lee takes one on the button.
Hightower shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hightower slips under a jab from Lee.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Lee counter with a right hand. #T3#
Lee misses with a right hand
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Hightower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hightower.
Reed Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hightower is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hightower was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hightower.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee wants to clinch
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Hightower.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Hightower tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away. #T4##CL2#
Hightower instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Hightower stalling against the cage.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hightower with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Hightower.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reed Hightower seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hightower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Hightower digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hightower looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lewis Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower lands a jab to the nose.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee feints a jab promting Hightower to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hightower slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hightower lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Hightower jabs at Lee's body.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hightower connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Hightower shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reed Hightower has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee is trying to keep Hightower in close. #T1#
Hightower postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee has control of Hightower's left arm, preventing Hightower from doing any damage.
Hightower throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee controls Hightower momentarily but Hightower frees himself.
Hightower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hightower working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Hightower slips an elbow through the middle.
Hightower engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hightower throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hightower connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hightower.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Hightower slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hightower working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hightower trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee pulls Hightower in close to prevent any damage.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hightower with a nice cross.
Hightower misses with a body shot
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Hightower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Lee tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Hightower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Hightower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Hightower is trying to stall.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Hightower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hightower 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lewis Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

Event: VFA 7
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Aoki pulls Hightower into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hightower defends it easily.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hightower pushes his legs off easily.
Hightower throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brimstone Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hightower.
Hightower tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hightower is stalling in the full guard.
Hightower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hightower lands a couple of elbows.
Hightower sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hightower with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki has control of Hightower's left arm, preventing Hightower from doing any damage.
Hightower throws a big right hand that misses.
Hightower working some strikes from top position.
Hightower postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hightower slips nicely into half guard.
Hightower looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hightower is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki controlling the position well.
Aoki tries to roll over but Hightower keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Hightower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hightower throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hightower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hightower working the head and body with strikes.
Aoki has hold of Hightower's hands but Hightower slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hightower content to control rather than advance.
Hightower is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well, if Hightower is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Hightower is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aoki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aoki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aoki tries to score with some ground and pound. Hightower controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hightower has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hightower manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Hightower. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Hightower moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Hightower cracks Aoki with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aoki tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hightower pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aoki is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 1
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Hightower connects with a leg kick. Spong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hightower looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hightower avoids it really well and circles away.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.
Hightower scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spong looks to clinch
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong with the counter takedown but Hightower avoids it easily.
Spong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Hightower waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Spong. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Spong to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Spong is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower controlling from the top position.
Spong is still in real trouble! Can Hightower finish him?
Hightower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hightower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Hightower cracks Spong with a solid left hand.
Hightower works over Spong with some ground and pound from guard.
Hightower loads up on a big left hand. Spong felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hightower looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Spong can't hide his disappointment, as Hightower celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!

Event: MFN 359
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Dude jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Dude tries to get set, Hightower tries to push him back and clinch up but Dude manages to avoid the attempt.
Hightower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dude tries to avoid it but Hightower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dude to the ground. Dude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hightower keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hightower fails to land the takedown.
Dude tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hightower misses with a kick to the body
and Dude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dude tries to work over Hightower's front leg with a kick but Hightower checks it.
Surfer Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower looks for the body kick but Dude saw that one coming.
Dude is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hightower with a body shot.
Dude's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hightower under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude moves out of range of the body kick from Hightower.
Dude shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hightower misses with a body kick.
Hightower has been working on his balance at Montreal Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dude.
Dude takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
As Dude tries to get set, Hightower tries to push him back and clinch up but Dude manages to avoid the attempt.
Hightower throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Dude tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dude connects with a crisp jab.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reed Hightower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dude.
Hightower moves out of range of the strikes.
Dude tries to land a leg kick but Hightower saw it coming and moves away.
Hightower moves out of range as Dude strikes.
Dude moves out of range as Hightower throws a body kick.
Hightower throws a wild body kick that Dude sees coming a mile off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hightower. Dude shrugs it off though. #T2#
Dude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hightower.
Hightower staying out of range there.
Hightower tries for a takedown but Dude circles away easily
and Dude counters with a straight right hand.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower tries to counter by clinching up but Dude breaks away and moves out of range.
Dude moves out of range of the body kick.
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hightower misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hightower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hightower connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Dude checks a leg kick nicely.
Dude lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dude misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower scores with a nice head shot.
Dude is looking to score with low kicks.
Dude throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Hightower counters by clinching up.
Dude misses with a knee strike.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Dude tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dude blocks it with crossed arms.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Dude avoids the damage to the body.
Hightower landing knees to the head.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Dude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hightower.
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude.
Dude misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Hightower cracks Dude with a nice body shot.
Dude working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hightower can't find room to land a body shot as Dude controls the action.
Dude trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude.
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dude digs a right hand into Hightower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hightower's gas tank.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Surfer Dude will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dude blocks the body kick.
Hightower looks to clinch
and Dude counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hightower throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dude swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dude looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dude lands an overhand right.
Dude misses with a straight right.
Dude blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude lands a jab to the head.
Dude tries to land a front kick but Hightower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dude throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Hightower counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hightower with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Dude avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage. #T1#
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Reed Hightower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dude.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dude stalling the fight.
Dude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dude looking to stall.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Dude.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Hightower with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hightower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Hightower - that landed with a thud.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.#T2#
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dude avoids it.
Dude lands with a right to the head.
Dude working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hightower lands a nice knee to the body.
Hightower presses Dude against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dude.
Dude prevents a body shot from Hightower.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dude avoids it.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dude misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Dude is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Dude - that landed with a thud.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Dude leaning against his opponent.
Hightower throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dude blocks it with crossed arms.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dude tries to stall but Hightower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Dude lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Dude is blocking nicely.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude.
Dude scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Dude blocks it.
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Dude lands an uppercut.
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dude lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Dude misses with a punch to the body.
Dude lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Hightower is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dude takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oh Hightower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dude can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Dude controls his hands.
Hightower seems to have got his legs back now.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dude misses with the head strike.
Hightower using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dude has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hightower tries to work over Dude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower tries to work over Dude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dude takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Surfer Dude will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dude cracks Hightower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hightower slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a body shot.
Dude wants to land a leg kick but Hightower is out of range.
Hightower throws a body kick that misses
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Surfer Dude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude misses with a left hand #CL#
and Hightower counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hightower misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dude tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hightower blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Dude.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hightower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dude trying to stall but Hightower improves his position.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dude pushes Hightower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hightower is leaning against Dude and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Dude misses with a body punch.
Dude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dude lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower.
Dude misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dude.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Dude.
Dude is working Hightower over against the cage.
Dude lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower.
Dude tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Dude back against the cage.
Dude lands a nice uppercut.
Dude tries a knee to the head but Hightower blocks it.
Dude unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hightower lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Dude.
Hightower misses with a body punch.
Dude scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dude pushes Hightower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dude lands with a left to the head.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Dude avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Dude on the inside.
Dude scores with a shot to the side of Hightower's head.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dude avoids it.
Dude tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it. #T3#
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Dude stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dude digs a right hand into Hightower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hightower's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dude.
Dude tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hightower avoids it.
Hightower tries to work over Dude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Dude misses with a punch to the body.
Dude scores with a hook to the body.
Surfer Dude is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Dude stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Dude controls his hands. #T4#
Hightower throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hightowers head.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Dude lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dude is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hightower tries a body shot but Dude blocks it.
Dude lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower is working Dude over against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surfer Dude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dude 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surfer Dude!
A relieved looking Surfer Dude thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MFN 354 Hyde vs Belfort
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bengazzoni closes the distance and pushes Hightower back into the cage.
Bengazzoni blocks a body shot from Hightower.
Bengazzoni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bengazzoni throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Hightower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Bengazzoni is blocking nicely.
Hightower misses with a body punch.
Bengazzoni lands an uppercut.
Bengazzoni tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower lands a good knee to the midsection. Bengazzoni won't want to take too many of those.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengazzoni is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bengazzoni.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengazzoni avoids the damage to the body.
Bengazzoni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bengazzoni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bengazzoni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Bengazzoni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bengazzoni lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Hightower using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Bengazzoni breaks from the clinch.
Hightower fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bengazzoni is out of range. #CL#
Bengazzoni closes the distance and clinches.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengazzoni.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Bengazzoni fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bengazzoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bengazzoni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hightower.
Bengazzoni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bengazzoni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hightower's head.#CL#
Bengazzoni forces Hightower back against the cage and clinches.
Hightower tries a body shot but Bengazzoni blocks it. #T2#
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengazzoni is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengazzoni can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengazzoni.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengazzoni is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengazzoni.
Nice body punch from Bengazzoni - that landed with a thud.
Hightower tries a body shot but Bengazzoni blocks it.
Bengazzoni throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Bengazzoni lands with a short shot to the head.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bengazzoni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Bengazzoni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Bengazzoni breaks the clinch. #T3#
Bengazzoni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Hightower.
A swing and a miss from Bengazzoni.
Despite the aggression on Hightower's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bengazzoni dips to his left and cracks Hightower with an uppercut!
Hightower on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hightower connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Hightower moves into the clinch successfully.
Hightower works on Bengazzoni's body with a couple of short punches.
Hightower is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hightower blocking some punches. #BC#
Bengazzoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hightower throws a head kick but Bengazzoni moves out of range.
Bengazzoni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hightower walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
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!#CL#
Bengazzoni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bengazzoni is looking to break free of the clinch but Hightower has double underhooks.
Bengazzoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengazzoni missing with knees to the body.
Bengazzoni lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Bengazzoni prevents a body shot from Hightower.
Bengazzoni swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bengazzoni digs a right hand underneath Hightower's ribcage. Hightower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hightower landing knees to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengazzoni is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Bengazzoni - that landed with a thud.
Bengazzoni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Bengazzoni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bengazzoni lands a glancing blow to the side of Hightower's head.
Hightower misses with the combination.
Bengazzoni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bengazzoni misses with a looping right.
Hightower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hightower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bengazzoni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hightower's head backwards.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Bengazzoni misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengazzoni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bengazzoni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bengazzoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
That kick from Hightower tenderised Bengazzoni's leg. Bengazzoni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bengazzoni. #CL#
Hightower gets tackled into the cage by Bengazzoni. Bengazzoni maintains the clinch.
Bengazzoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hightower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Hightower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hightower - that landed with a thud.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hightower can do to turn this around?
Bengazzoni is trying to break the clinch but Hightower has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bengazzoni lands a body punch.
Bengazzoni misses with some punches.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Bengazzoni is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hightower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bengazzonis head.
Hightower works on Bengazzoni's body with a couple of short punches.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bengazzoni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Bengazzoni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengazzoni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bengazzoni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Bengazzoni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Bengazzoni lands an uppercut.
Bengazzoni managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower. #T3#
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but Bengazzoni blocks with his arms.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bengazzoni takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bengazzoni blocks a body shot from Hightower. #BC#
Bengazzoni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Bengazzoni misses.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
Bengazzoni lands with a right hand.
Hightower explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Bengazzoni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengazzoni.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengazzoni. #T4#
Nice body punch from Bengazzoni - that landed with a thud.
Bengazzoni crunches a lovely knee into Hightower's ribcage.
Hightower can't find room to land a body shot as Bengazzoni controls the action.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bengazzoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hightower misses with a body punch
and Bengazzoni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hightower throws a hook but Bengazzoni avoids it easily.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Bengazzoni.
Hightower digs a good hook to Bengazzoni's body.
Hightower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bengazzoni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bengazzoni misses with a left hand
and Hightower counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hightower wants to slow Bengazzoni down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Bengazzoni dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bengazzoni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bengazzoni throws a right and a left that Hightower avoids nicely.
Hightower 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.
Bengazzoni misses with a wild body shot.
Hightower ducks under a wild hook from Bengazzoni.
A telegraphed right hand from Bengazzoni misses the target.
Hightower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bengazzoni with a body shot.
Bengazzoni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hightower throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hightower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benjamin Bengazzoni 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.
Nice uppercut there from Bengazzoni.#CL#
Bengazzoni rushes Hightower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bengazzoni working aggressively here.
Hightower lands a knee to the head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengazzoni.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni misses with a body punch.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bengazzoni avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengazzoni is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Hightower.
Hightower with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Benjamin Bengazzoni has been cut.
Bengazzoni tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Bengazzoni back against the cage.
Bengazzoni misses with the head strike.
Hightower keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bengazzoni's efforts to push away.
Bengazzoni misses with a body punch.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Bengazzoni avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hightower blocking some punches.
Bengazzoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
Bengazzoni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengazzoni avoids it.
Bengazzoni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bengazzoni tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bengazzoni has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Hightower lands a nice knee to the body.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Bengazzoni.
Hightower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengazzoni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengazzoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3##BC#
Bengazzoni manages to break the clinch.
Hightower catches Bengazzoni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hightower motions for Bengazzoni to come forward. Hightower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bengazzoni is looking to counter punch.
Hightower wants to slow Bengazzoni down by chopping away at his legs.
Bengazzoni misses with a straight left.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bengazzoni misses with a lunging right hand
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bengazzoni looks to throw the jab but Hightower is out of range.
Bengazzoni thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hightower if he has to take too many more of those.
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bengazzoni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bengazzoni looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Bengazzoni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hightower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hightower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bengazzoni.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hightower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower lands a nice shot to the body.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Bengazzoni misses its target.
Bengazzoni slips a straight right by Hightower.
Hightower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bengazzoni finds it's way round the side to connect with Hightower's head.
Bengazzoni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hightower looks to throw a body kick
and Bengazzoni counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Bengazzoni drives through and clinches with Hightower against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reed Hightower.
Well Bengazzoni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Bengazzoni!
Benjamin Bengazzoni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFN 348: Chekhov vs. Mazcsakhs
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Nice cross by Hightower.
Hightower fails to land with a series of punches.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hightower looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hightower stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Haack's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haack throws a lazy uppercut
and Hightower counters with a two punch combo.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Hightower looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
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!
Haack moves out of range of the body kick from Hightower.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Hightower throws a leg kick
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Hightower moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Haack throws a chopping leg kick but Hightower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Haack avoids the body shot from Hightower.
It looked like Haack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hightower.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haack bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick by Haack misses
and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
Haack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hightower unleashes a big counter combination but Haack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Hightower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Haack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Haack.
Hightower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hightower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower tries to clinch but Haack is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Hightower misses
and Haack counters with an inside leg kick.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
Haack throws a hook to the side of Hightower's head but Hightower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hightower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Hightower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hightower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haack with a body shot.
A big right from Haack misses.
Haack motions for Hightower to come forward. Haack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack checks a low kick from Hightower.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hightower tries to clinch up.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hightower.
Haack throws a good cross that connects.
Hightower tried to score with a low kick but Haack checks it.
Hightower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Hightower looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Haack jabs Hightower right on the nose. Hightower blinks but takes it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hightower.
Hightower misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hightower.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hightower throws out a powerful jab.
Haack throws a head kick but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Hightower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hightower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Haack cracks Hightower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haack wants to slow Hightower down by chopping away at his legs.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Hightower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haack.
Haack with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack 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.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hightower lands a nice shot to the body.
Haack just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Hightower flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Haack misses.
Haack throws a head kick but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hightower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Haack misses with a hook. Hightower ducked under it nicely.
Haack motions for Hightower to come forward. Haack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hightower can do to turn this around?
Haack throws a jab but it's blocked by Hightower.
Hightower flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.
Hightower misses with a few strikes there.
Haack bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hightower is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haack rather than just go for the knockout.
Hightower throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hightower in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haack connects with a nice looking jab.
Hightower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Hightower moves out of range easily.
Haack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hightower cracks Haack with a good jab.#T2#
Hightower throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick.
Hightower feints a counter leg kick.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haack's sensitive parts.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Haack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haack.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hightower.
Hightower avoids the head kick by Haack.
Hightower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haack with a body shot.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hightower moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Haack moves out of range of the body kick.
Haack looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Haack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hightower. Hightower obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haack tried to score with a low kick but Hightower checks it.
Hightower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hightower was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
Haack connects with a right hand. Hightower shakes it off.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack throws a lazy body kick
and Hightower counters with a low kick, right behind Haack 's knee.
Hightower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Hightower.
Haack lands the left hand.
Hightower punishes Haack's body with a nice straight punch.
Hightower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Haack.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Hightower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack throws a hook but Hightower avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Haack misses its intended target.
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
It looked like Haack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hightower at a distance.
Hightower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Hightower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hightower looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hightower. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower tries to clinch but Haack is having none of it.
Hightower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hightower.
Hightower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hightower throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hightower thumps Haack with a low kick.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hightower moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower walks into a left hand.
Hightower tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hightower just manages to avoid it.
Hightower is looking to score with low kicks.
Hightower swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Hightower tries to clinch there but Haack circles away.
Haack feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack sizes up Hightower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haack takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.
Hightower checks a low kick from Haack.
An inside leg kick from Hightower misses.
Hightower takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hightower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hightower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
Haack lands with a cross.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hightower has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.#T2#
Haack looks for the body kick but Hightower saw that one coming.
Hightower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Haack.
Haack lands the left hand.
Haack lands with a good body shot.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Hightower ducks down to avoid it.
Haack moves out of range as Hightower strikes.
Hightower is looking to chop away at Haack's legs.
Haack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack blocks the body kick.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Hightower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Haack connects with the punch.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haack lands a really nice looking cross but Hightower seems unphased.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Hightower is looking to land body kicks.
Hightower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hightower wants to slow Haack down by chopping away at his legs.
Hightower has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. Haack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hightower avoids the head kick by Haack. #T4#
Haack misses with a combination
and Hightower counters with a one-two to the body.
Haack throws a leg kick which misses Hightower's front leg but catches the back leg as Hightower tries to avoid it.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hightower rushes Haack and presses him up against the cage.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haack is defending well for now.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Hightower tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!
A victorious Andre Haack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFN 340
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Hightower avoids the body shot from Niederreiter.
Hightower throws a chopping leg kick but Niederreiter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Niederreiter tries to land a body kick
and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Niederreiter's belly button to the back.
Hightower slips under a jab from Niederreiter.
Hightower fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Niederreiter is predictable there
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hightower checks a low kick from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick
and Hightower counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower throws a leg kick but Niederreiter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Niederreiter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niederreiter misses with a body kick.
Niederreiter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hightower.
Hightower throws a solid leg kick but Niederreiter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hightower.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hightower.
Hightower cracks a nice hook into Niederreiter's ribs.
Niederreiter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Niederreiter lands with a hook. Hightower tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Niederreiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hightower is out of range.
Niederreiter lands a nice looking body kick.
Hightower lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Hightower clinches up with Niederreiter and pushes him back against the cage.
Niederreiter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hightower has him pressed against the cage.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Niederreiter avoids the damage to the body.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niederreiter.
Hightower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Niederreiter manages to break the clinch.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
Niederreiter half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hightower.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower throws a leg kick but Niederreiter checks it. #T2#
Niederreiter cracks Hightower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hightower looks to land a right hand but Niederreiter moved out of range.
Niederreiter scoring well with a low kick there.
Niederreiter checks the leg kick.
Hightower feints and then cracks Niederreiter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niederreiter down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hightower.
Niederreiter pushes Hightower away with a front kick.
A left lands for Niederreiter.
Hightower misses the shot to the body.
Niederreiter lands a glancing blow to the side of Hightower's head.
Niederreiter connects with a right hand. Hightower shakes it off.
Hightower misses with a leg kick.
Niederreiter digs a good body shot into Hightower's ribs.
Nino Niederreiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niederreiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hightower. #CL2#
Hightower instigates a clinch.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Niederreiter tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Niederreiter back against the cage.
Niederreiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Niederreiter wants to break free but Hightower has control.
Niederreiter tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it. #BC#
Niederreiter breaks the clinch.
Hightower is looking to clinch but Niederreiter is avoiding it.
Hightower checks a leg kick.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
Hightower throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Niederreiter's head.
Niederreiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hightower stuns Niederreiter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hightower tries a head kick but it misses.
Niederreiter checks a low kick from Hightower.#CL2#
Hightower moves into range and clinches up with Niederreiter.
Niederreiter working aggressively here.
Niederreiter tries to break free but Hightower pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Niederreiter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Niederreiter feints and then cracks Hightower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hightower down.
Good leg kick by Niederreiter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Niederreiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hightower is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower checks a low kick from Niederreiter.
Hightower moves out of range of the strikes.
Niederreiter tries to land a leg kick but Hightower saw it coming and moves away.
Niederreiter throws a front kick that sends Hightower stumbling back into the cage.
Niederreiter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hightower is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Niederreiter rather than just go for the knockout.
Hightower throws a low kick, looking for Niederreiter's leg but Niederreiter calmly moves out of range.
Hightower scores with a body shot.
Niederreiter scores with a nice strike.
Niederreiter connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Hightower.
Niederreiter misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
Hightower moves out of range of the leg kick from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter backing away here, and Hightower unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Niederreiter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nino Niederreiter will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Hightower throws a leg kick that misses.
Niederreiter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hightower's head backwards.
Niederreiter looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
Hightower chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niederreiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hightower throws the left hand but Niederreiter avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hightower blocks the leg kick.
Hightower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Niederreiter misses.
Niederreiter misses with a right hand
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Niederreiter misses
and Hightower counters with a nice body kick.
Niederreiter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niederreiter.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Niederreiter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hightower scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niederreiter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niederreiter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Niederreiter 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 Hightower has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hightower and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hightower takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niederreiter.
Hightower is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Niederreiter misses the target.
Niederreiter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hightower in his tracks.
Hightower wants to clinch up but Niederreiter keeps it at a distance.
Hightower will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hightower's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Niederreiter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Niederreiter.
Hightower defending well as Niederreiter loads up on a big left hand.
Niederreiter throws a hook but Hightower avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hightower - that will leave a mark!
Hightower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niederreiter misses with a head kick. #T2#
Niederreiter throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niederreiter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hightower tries to land a front kick but Niederreiter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Hightower backs away, Niederreiter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Niederreiter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hightower misses with a low kick as Niederreiter jumps back.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niederreiter. Niederreiter obviously looking to wear him down.
Niederreiter throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Hightower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Niederreiter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niederreiter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niederreiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Niederreiter.
Niederreiter prevents a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Hightower lands a shot to the body.
Niederreiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Niederreiter tries to circle away but Hightower has him pinned against the cage.
Niederreiter can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action. #BC#
Niederreiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter scores with a jab to the head.
Niederreiter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Niederreiter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hightower throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Niederreiter moves out of range of the body kick from Hightower.
A big right from Niederreiter misses.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niederreiter doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niederreiter. #T4#
Niederreiter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Niederreiter avoids the body shot from Hightower.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niederreiter avoids the body shot from Hightower.
Hightower throws a head kick but Niederreiter moves out of range.
Niederreiter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Niederreiter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hightower.
Niederreiter checks a low kick from Hightower.
Niederreiter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niederreiter throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hightower.
Niederreiter lands a lovely overhand right.
Niederreiter tried to score with a low kick but Hightower checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Niederreiter. That's going to slow Hightower down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a jab when Hightower was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Niederreiter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Niederreiter feints and then cracks Hightower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hightower down.
Niederreiter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hightower can do to turn this around?
Niederreiter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hightower's calf.
Hightower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niederreiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Hightower.
Hightower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Niederreiter connects with a crisp jab.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niederreiter's sensitive parts.
Hightower takes a kick to the side of the head.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Niederreiter throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
Niederreiter throws a low kick but Hightower moves out of range easily.
Niederreiter misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower pushes Niederreiter away with a front kick.
Niederreiter misses with a hook.
Niederreiter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hightower throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Hightower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Niederreiter gets through Hightower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niederreiter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hightower with a knee to the head.
Niederreiter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niederreiter misses with a body punch.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hightower.
Knees to the body from Hightower.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hightower keeps control of Niederreiter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hightower landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Niederreiter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niederreiter misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Niederreiter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niederreiter's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a body punch. #BC#
Niederreiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hightower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hightower wants to land a leg kick but Niederreiter is out of range.
Niederreiter scores with a kick to the body.
Hightower throws a front kick aimed at Niederreiter's knee but Niederreiter avoids it well.
Niederreiter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hightower walks forward, straight into a front kick from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niederreiter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Niederreiter connects with the punch.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Niederreiter gets tackled into the cage by Hightower. Hightower maintains the clinch. #T3#
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter can't break the clinch.
Hightower has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niederreiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niederreiter lands with a short shot to the head.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
Niederreiter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hightower.
Niederreiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niederreiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niederreiter is defending well for now.
Hightower takes a shot to the head.
Niederreiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Niederreiter throws a head punch that misses.
Niederreiter misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niederreiter avoids it.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niederreiter is defending well for now.
Hightower scores with a hook to the body.
Hightower lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Nino Niederreiter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Nino Niederreiter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niederreiter lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower misses with a knee to the head.
Hightower keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niederreiter's efforts to push away.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niederreiter working aggressively here.
Niederreiter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Niederreiter.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Niederreiter avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nino Niederreiter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niederreiter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Niederreiter!

Event: MFN 333: Drago vs. Karhu II
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Hightower moves out of range as Rousey throws a body kick.
Rousey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rousey scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hightower. That's going to slow Rousey down.
Hightower lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Hightower has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rousey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hightower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hightower blocks a head kick by Rousey.
Rousey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hightower clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rousey backwards.
A short right from Rousey.
Rousey misses with some punches.
Rousey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Rousey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rousey is stalling here.
Hightower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rousey to keep the fight standing.
Rousey lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Hightower.
Rousey avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Rousey avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Rousey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rousey managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Rousey tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Rousey back against the cage.
Rousey controlling the action here for a moment.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Rousey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower.#BC#
Rousey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hightower lands a nice looking body kick.
Rousey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hightower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rousey somewhat.#T2#
Hightower wants to clinch up but Rousey keeps it at a distance.
Rousey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Rousey's front leg but catches the back leg as Rousey tries to avoid it.
Rousey throws a head kick but Hightower moves out of range.
Rousey tries to score with a low kick but Hightower moves his leg out of the way.
Hightower throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Rousey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rousey is looking to take a break and control but Hightower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rousey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hightower is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hightower wants to control but Rousey is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hightower looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hightower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rousey. #SUB#
Rousey is trying to work for a kimura but Hightower is defending well.
Rousey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hightower is looking to improve his position.
Rousey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hightower regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hightower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rousey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rousey has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.
Hightower trying to control the position here. #T4#
Rousey chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rousey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rousey has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hightower looking for a guillotine here but Rousey defends easily.
Rousey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hightower is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rousey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hightower sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ronald Rousey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hightower is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Rousey gets caught flat footed, as Hightower shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rousey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ronald Rousey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
Rousey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rousey wants to pass the guard but Hightower is defending well.
Hightower tries to roll over but Rousey keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rousey is working for a kimura but Hightower is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Rousey seems to be working for a kimura but Hightower defends the submission attempt.
Hightower is trying to maintain the position but Rousey is very close to passing his half guard.
Hightower is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hightower actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hightower is defending against the submission attempts here by Rousey. #SUB#
Rousey wants to work for an arm triangle but Hightower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rousey 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 Rousey.
Hightower is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hightower is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Rousey is looking for a kimura but Hightower is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rousey to get the leverage.
Rousey prevents Hightower from improving his position.
Rousey trying to mount his opponent but Hightower defends it.
Hightower is trying to control but Rousey manages to pass to mount!
Hightower tries to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
Hightower sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hightower moves into full guard.
Rousey trying to control but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Hightower keeping full guard, as Rousey tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Hightower has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rousey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rousey is pushing down on Hightower's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hightower is fighting to maintain full guard but Rousey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hightower gets back to full guard.
Hightower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rousey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Hightower postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rousey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hightower, into his guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rousey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ronald Rousey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hightower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rousey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hightower.
Hightower lands a right hook to the body.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rousey's sensitive parts.
Rousey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hightower throws a leg kick #TD#
so Rousey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rousey stands and throws Hightower's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hightower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rousey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rousey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hightower sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hightower controlling the position well.
Hightower wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rousey wants to work for an arm triangle but Hightower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rousey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hightower tries to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
The referee warns Hightower that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rousey trying to control but Hightower is having none of it.
Rousey lands a big shot there that rocks Hightower but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Hightower defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rousey.
The referee warns Hightower that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rousey prevents Hightower from getting the reversal.
Hightower tries to control Rousey's body but Rousey pushes him off. Hightower squirms to his side and now Rousey has his back! #SUB#
Hightower showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Rousey looking to break Hightower's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hightower remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rousey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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!
Rousey has the hooks in. Hightower is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rousey is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hightower is defending well though. Rousey let's go of the attempt for now.
Hightower is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Hightower just trying to survive but Rousey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hightower is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rousey off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hightower is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Hightower defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hightower rolls, trying to escape but Rousey keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Rousey sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hightower taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Rousey!
A relieved looking Ronald Rousey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MFN 328: LA Confidential
Date: Jul 03, 2016

#R1#
Ultra misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Ultra misses its intended target.
Hightower feints the counter takedown.
Hightower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ultra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Ultra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hightower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ultra tries to avoid it but Hightower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ultra to the ground. Ultra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ultra takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hightower moves into the clinch.
Hightower lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hightower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower scores with a shoulder strike.
Hightower using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hightower tries to work over Ultra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Ultra avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Hightower has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hightower working Ultra over with knees to the body.
Hightower connects with a knee to the head.
Ultra is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ultra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Ultra blocks it.
Ultra prevents the takedown attempt.
Hightower wants a takedown but no success here.
Mk Ultra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reed Hightower.#BC#
Ultra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Ultra's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hightower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ultra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reed Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower lands with a slapping head kick.
Hightower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ultra throws a big counter combination but Hightower scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ultra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mk Ultra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ultra blocks a low kick nicely.
Ultra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hightower. #T2#
Hightower thumps Ultra with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hightower. #CL2#
Hightower closes the distance and clinches.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ultra is defending well for now.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ultra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hightower presses Ultra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ultra avoids it.
Hightower lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Ultra avoids the damage to the body.
Hightower stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Ultra misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ultra on the inside.
Ultra misses with some punches. #BC#
Ultra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ultra throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Hightower pushes Ultra up against the cage in a clinch.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ultra.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ultra avoids it.
Hightower throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ultra blocks it with crossed arms.
Ultra stalling in the clinch but Hightower improves position. #T4##TD2#
Hightower works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Ultra pushes Hightower off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Hightower takes a swing at Ultra's ribcage but misses.
Hightower throws a chopping leg kick but Ultra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hightower fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Hightower changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ultra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Hightower tries for a kimura but Ultra is defending well.
Ultra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hightower is controlling him well.
Hightower wants to control but Ultra is keeping him busy.
Ultra regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hightower's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower 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.
#R2##CL2#
Hightower has closed the distance and engaged Ultra in a clinch.
Ultra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hightower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ultra avoids it.#BC#
Ultra manages to break the clinch.
Ultra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower thows a leg kick but Ultra checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hightower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Ultra.
Hightower goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ultra doesn't seem bothered though.
Hightower is looking to clinch.
Hightower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ultra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Hightower drives through with a takedown into Ultra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Ultra keeps moving.
Hightower controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ultra seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Ultra keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Hightower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ultra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ultra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ultra! #REVR#
Hightower can't do much from the bottom here.
Hightower seems a little lost for a moment, as Ultra dominates the positioning.
Hightower is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Hightower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hightower is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hightower is letting Ultra control him for a moment.
Hightower is trying to control Ultra's posture but Ultra avoids it.
Hightower stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hightower is not content to let Ultra control the position.
Ultra is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hightower's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hightower is looking to regain half guard here but Ultra keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ultra working away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hightower is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hightower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hightower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hightower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot to the body from Hightower misses
and Ultra finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ultra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hightower cracks the inside of Ultra's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mk Ultra will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ultra blocks a head kick by Hightower.
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ultra moves away.
Ultra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hightower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ultra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
Ultra scores with a shot to the body.
Hightower tries to clinch but Ultra moves out of range.
Ultra is looking to counter punch.
Ultra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hightower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ultra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hightower throws a right and a left that Ultra avoids nicely.
It looked like Ultra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick from Ultra lands but Hightower takes it in his stride. #T1#
Hightower lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hightower 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.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. Ultra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ultra blocks a head kick by Hightower.
Hightower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ultra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hightower wants to clinch up but Ultra keeps it at a distance.
Hightower works Ultra's body with a nice hook.
Reed Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hightower tries to close the distance and clinch but Ultra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hightower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hightower thows a leg kick but Ultra checks it
and Ultra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hightower's knee momentarily.#T2#
Hightower misses with a jab to the body
and Ultra counters with a nice leg kick.
Ultra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hightower lands with a slapping head kick.
Ultra throws the kick towards the body but Hightower avoids it.
Hightower is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ultra rather than just go for the knockout.
Ultra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hightower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ultra. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ultra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ultra checks a leg kick. #T3#
Hightower is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Ultra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hightower. Ultra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ultra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hightower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ultra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hightower tries to clinch but Ultra is having none of it.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
Ultra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hightower lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Hightower wants to land a leg kick but Ultra is out of range.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Hightower misses.
Ultra has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Ultra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hightower will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Ultra misses its intended target. #TD2#
Hightower darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Hightower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hightower 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Hightower!

Event: Causing Havoc 65
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hightower swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hightower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hightower tries to clinch there but Summers circles away.
It looked like Summers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hightower is looking to slow Summers down with leg kicks.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hightower lands a leg kick that knocks Summers off balance momentarily.
Summers misses with a body kick.
Summers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hightower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've been informed that Hightower has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A solid leg kick lands there for Summers.
A jab lands there for Summers.
Summers takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Summers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers misses with an uppercut.
Summers looks to land a right hand but Hightower moved out of range.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Summers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Summers wants it to stay on the feet.
Summers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hightower checks it well.
Summers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hightower.
Hightower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hightower throws a right hand that Summers ducks under and follows up with a left that Summers also avoids with ease.
Hightower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Summers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hightower. Hightower obviously looking to wear him down.
Hightower connects with an inside leg kick.
Hightower misses with a body shot
and Summers counters with a nice body shot.
Hightower cracks a nice hook into Summers's ribs.
Summers lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower checks a low kick from Summers.
Alex Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Summers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Summers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hightower has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hightower or perhaps it was just good defense by Summers, which made it look bad. #T2#
Summers throws a hook to the side of Hightower's head but Hightower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hightower misses with an uppercut.
Summers lands with a good body shot.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. Summers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hightower throws a hook but Summers blocks it.
Summers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick.
And Hightower tries to counter it with a takedown but Summers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Summers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Summers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Summers is looking to land body kicks.
Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hightower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Summers connects with a leg kick. Hightower looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Summers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Summers throws a shot from downtown. Hightower moves away and avoids it.
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Summers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Summers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hightower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Summers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hightower avoids the head kick by Summers.
Summers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hightower checks a leg kick.
Hightower tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Summers tries a low kick but Hightower avoids it.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hightower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Summers doesn't seem bothered though.
Summers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Summers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hightower defending well as Summers loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Hightower takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hightower tries to clinch up.
Summers thumps Hightower with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Summers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Summers misses.
Summers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Summers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hightower.
Hightower cracks the inside of Summers's front leg.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
Summers misses with a low kick.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Hightower backs away, Summers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Summers tries to land a leg kick but Hightower saw it coming and moves away.
Summers misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Summers 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.
#R2#
Hightower lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hightower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Summers misses with an uppercut. Hightower saw that one coming.
Summers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hightower checks a leg kick.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
Summers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hightower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Summers. That did some damage!
Hightower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Hightower has Summers up against the cage in a clinch.
Hightower's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Summers misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hightower on the inside.
I was talking to Summers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD2#
Hightower pulls guard effortlessly.
Hightower is trying to control the position but Summers postures up.
Summers wants to control from the top but Hightower keeps moving. #T1#
Summers looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hightower is looking for a triangle but Summers pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Summers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hightower working a defensive guard here.
Summers throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hightower working for a triangle but Summers defends it easily.
Summers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hightower's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hightower is on top in guard. #REVB#
Summers keeping full guard, as Hightower tries to pass. #SUB#
Summers is looking for a triangle but Hightower pushes his legs off easily.
Hightower trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Summers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Hightower wants to pass the guard but Summers is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hightower content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Summers has locked up a guillotine! Summers's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hightower is holding on here and Summers must be using up a lot of energy. Hightower has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Summers gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Summers!
Alex Summers retains his welterweight title!
Alex Summers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Causing Havoc 61
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
Donowitz Jr misses with a low kick.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz Jr.
Hightower is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donowitz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hightower.
Hightower shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donowitz Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donowitz Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Hightower has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hightower misses with a kick to the body.
Donowitz Jr's coach down at You call THAT wrestling?? was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Donowitz Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hightower scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hightower stuns Donowitz Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hightower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donowitz Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz Jr.
Hightower misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Donowitz Jr lands a nice hook to Hightower's body. Hightower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Hightower as he connects with a hook.
Donowitz Jr avoids the body shot from Hightower.
A head kick misses from Hightower.
Hightower tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donowitz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hightower takes a swing at Donowitz Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hightower jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Donowitz Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Hightower is leaning against Donowitz Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Donowitz Jr misses with the head strike.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower tries a body shot but Donowitz Jr blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hightower obliges.
Donowitz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
Donowitz Jr tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz Jr's elbow.
Donowitz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz Jr avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Hightower using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower.
A short uppercut from Hightower.
Donowitz Jr misses with a body punch.
Hightower working Donowitz Jr over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hightower.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Donowitz Jr looks winded!
Donowitz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Donowitz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donowitz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hightower scores a nice knee to the body.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Donowitz Jr misses with the head strike.
Donowitz Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Donowitz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hightower. #TD#
Hightower has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Donowitz Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hightower struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3##SUB#
Hightower has got one arm under Donowitz Jr's chin. This could be trouble... Donowitz Jr trying to control the other hand but Hightower gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Donowitz Jr has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reed Hightower!

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