Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 331: Black Christmas VI
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Molski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
High lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Molski misses.
High misses with a head kick.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Molski misses the shot to the body.
High loads up on a big right hand but Molski slips the punch.
High throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
High looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Molski works the jab nicely.
High jabs Molski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
High uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molski.
Molski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Molski moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molski lands a head kick!
Molski misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
High throws a leg kick but Molski checks it.
High keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molski misses with a head kick.
High blocks a leg kick.
High works Molski's body with a nice hook.
Molski tries a head kick but it misses.
High throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Molski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
High manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Molski on his heels. He'll look to pass Molski's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Molski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Molski looks winded!#T1#
High engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Molski wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
High avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
High trying to control the position from guard on top but Molski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Molski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
High not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Molski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. High gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Molski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but High can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
High throws a big right hand that misses.
High lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
High postures up in Molski's guard and throws a big left but Molski blocks it. #SUB2#
Molski looking for a guillotine here but High defends easily.
High not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
High with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Molski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
High slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Molski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and High defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Molski looking for a guillotine here but High defends easily.
High 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. #SUB2#
Molski is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Molski working for submissions but it's allowed High to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Molski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
High controlling the action here.
High is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Molski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
High not doing much here. #SUB2#
Molski actively working from the bottom here.
High takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
High wants to control but Molski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Molski actively working from the bottom here.
High lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
High is trying to control the action in half guard but Molski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
High stalling. #SUB2#
Molski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Molski actively working from the bottom here.
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 Phil High will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Molski avoids the body shot from High.
Molski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
High lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Molski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Molski misses with the combination.
Molski connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by High. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of High.
High connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Molski is rocked!
Molski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and High counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Molski is still on wobbly legs! Can High finish him?
High wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Molski seems to have recovered his senses.
Molski leaves his chin hanging out and High seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Molski crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil High!
A victorious Phil High thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 325: Palmer vs Fjera
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
High staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slater drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
High looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
High throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but High sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from High misses the target.
High ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
High fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater stuffs the takedown.
Slater lands a head shot.
High 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by High. That's going to slow Slater down.
High slips a straight right by Slater.
High misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
High bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Slater is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
High in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Slater is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slater keeps working.
Slater dodges the ground and pound from High.
Slater wants to control but High postures up.
Slater is trying to improve his position.
Slater is trying to control High's posture but High avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
High wants to control for a moment but Slater uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Slater looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slater wants to get back to full guard.
High prevents Slater from standing back up.
High wants to take a breather but Slater is having none of it.
High wants to pass to mount but Slater is defending the position.
Slater is not content to let High control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Slater catches High right on the button with a cross.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
High takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater avoids the body shot from High.
Slater misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Slater checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slater throws a right and a left that both miss.
High misses with a head kick.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.#T4#
Slater throws a body punch but High moves out of range. #TD2#
Slater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows High to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
High's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slater is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
High trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater wants to stand up but High is controlling him.
High trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil High will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
High looks to land a combination. Slater sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice inside leg kick there by High. That's going to slow Slater down.
Nice defenses there by Slater.
High throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
High lands a lovely overhand right.
High misses with the combination.
High catches Slater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slater misses with a body shot.
Phil High seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a series of punches but High avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from High.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
High pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slater lands with a good body shot.#T1#
High pushes Slater away with a front kick.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
High jabs at Slater's body.
High uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.
High misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
High rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
High throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
High throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
High swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
Nice takedown defense from High. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
High lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
High has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
High looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
Slater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slater lands with a good body shot.
High scores with the left hand. Slater knows he should have avoided that one.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
High moves away from the strike by Slater.
High misses with a low kick.
High lands a jab to Slater's midsection.
High fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slater moves out of range of the body kick from High.
Slater connects with a looping right hand.
High tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
High avoids the body shot from Slater.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by High.
High takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
High shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. High sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but High sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
High takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
High tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent High stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
High is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slater.#ROC#
High is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Slater! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AC Slater!
An out of breath AC Slater thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 322: BK vs Loveladdy II
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
High checks the leg kick nicely there.
High swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dorrance Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
High lands a jab to Dorrance Jr's midsection.
High feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dorrance Jr's calf.
High misses with a few strikes there.
Dorrance Jr throws a big counter head kick but High avoids it with no problem.
High bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dorrance Jr's head.
High missing with a left hand there. Dorrance Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Dorrance Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dorrance 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.
High shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorrance Jr tries to sprawl out of it but High keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorrance Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
High misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Dorrance Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
High throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorrance Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from High with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dorrance Jr.
Dorrance Jr motions for High to come forward. Dorrance Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
High punishes Dorrance Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy body kick from High
and Dorrance Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dorrance Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dorrance Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
High throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dorrance Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Dorrance Jr avoids the body shot from High.
Dorrance Jr unleashes a big counter combination but High bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
High punishes Dorrance Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
High misses with a body kick.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorrance Jr moves away.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorrance Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
High is looking to wear down Dorrance Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
High throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - High throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dorrance Jr. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dorrance Jr.
Dorrance Jr moves away from the strike by High.
Dorrance Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
High ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
High throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dorrance Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles High's knee momentarily.
Dorrance Jr avoids the body shot from High.
Dorrance Jr unleashes a big counter combination but High bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dorrance Jr throws a leg kick but High checks it. #TD#
High scores with a takedown into Dorrance Jr's guard.
High throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as High accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
High trying to control but Dorrance Jr is working from the bottom.
High controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
High wants to pass the guard but Dorrance Jr is keeping the position.
High trying to control but Dorrance Jr is working from the bottom.
High throws a big right hand that misses.
High tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorrance Jr is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
High throws a leg kick which misses Dorrance Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Dorrance Jr tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil High dominated that round.
That's time! High's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
High looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dorrance Jr is fending him off so far but High persists. Nope, Dorrance Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Dorrance Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
High misses with a right hand
and Dorrance Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
High checks a leg kick.
High misses with a head kick.
High misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dorrance Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dorrance Jr misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by High.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dorrance Jr backs up against the cage.
High fails to land with a series of punches.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dorrance Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A head kick by High misses
and Dorrance Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmund Dorrance Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from High does no damage.
High getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phil High is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorrance Jr swings for the body but High moves out of range.
High takes a swing at Dorrance Jr's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from High.
High throws the left hand but Dorrance Jr avoids the punch easily.
High throws a nice looking combination but Dorrance Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from High misses the target.
Dorrance Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
High tries a head kick but it misses.
Dorrance Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but High blocks it well.
High checks a leg kick.
High throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
High throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dorrance Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot by High.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High misses the body punch
and Dorrance Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dorrance Jr lands a body shot.
Dorrance Jr lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Dorrance Jr tenderised High's leg. High is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Dorrance Jr avoids the head kick by High.
High is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorrance Jr can do to turn this around?
Dorrance Jr thumps High with a low kick.
High throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dorrance Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dorrance Jr feints and then cracks High's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow High down.
High misses with a looping left.
Dorrance Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
High misses with a wild body shot.
Dorrance Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Dorrance Jr there.#T4#
High throws a head kick but Dorrance Jr moves out of range.
High rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
High fails to land the takedown.
High misses with an uppercut
and Dorrance Jr counters with a crisp right that sends High to the canvas! Dorrance Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Dorrance Jr!
Edmund Dorrance Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 318: Barca vs Camacho II
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
MacLeod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
High lands with a nice body punch.
High thows a leg kick but MacLeod checks it #TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown. High fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod drops back looking for a leg! High is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and High manages to kick MacLeod off! MacLeod jumps back into High's guard.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but High is keeping the position.
MacLeod slips nicely into half guard.
High wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod moves nicely into side control.
MacLeod tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
MacLeod tries for a kimura but High is defending well.
High manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
MacLeod wants to improve his position but High is controlling well.
High not doing much here.
High prevents MacLeod from improving his position.
MacLeod told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
High wants to stand but MacLeod has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
MacLeod wants to get back to full guard.
MacLeod is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod is looking for a sweep. High is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod trying to control but High postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacLeod manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacLeod working a defensive guard here.
High is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
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.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing High from controlling successfully.
MacLeod can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as High controls the pace.#SUB2#
High avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLeod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
High controlling from the top position.
High wants to control from the top but MacLeod keeps moving.
MacLeod bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in High's guard. #REVB##T3#
High is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacLeod drops back looking for a leg! High is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and High manages to kick MacLeod off! MacLeod jumps back into High's guard.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. High swivels though and keeps the full guard.
High has his hands on MacLeod's head, controlling the position.
MacLeod advances position into side control!
MacLeod tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, High has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on High's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but High is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
High is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
MacLeod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by High, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
MacLeod thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
MacLeod goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, High has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacLeod but great work by High.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod is looking to regain half guard here but High keeps moving and retains side control.
MacLeod is not content to let High control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by High.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacLeod 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#
High tries a head kick but it misses.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
High is looking to counter punch.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
enabling High to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
High lands a jab.#KD#
High lands a big shot that drops MacLeod! Can he finish him? #ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
MacLeod looking for a guillotine here but High defends easily.
High working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
High controls from within his opponent's guard.
High is pushing down on MacLeod's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacLeod is fighting to maintain full guard but High has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacLeod tries to roll over but High keeps him under control.
MacLeod makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacLeod.
High wants to get up but he can't break MacLeod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacLeod trying to control the position.
MacLeod has his hands on High's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
High avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
High stopping the sweep attempt from MacLeod.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacLeod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacLeod controls High momentarily but High frees himself.
High won't allow MacLeod to sweep him here.
High has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacLeod is proving hard to escape from.
High controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacLeod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
High postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
High stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
Phil High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.#T3#
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and High counters with a low kick, right behind MacLeod 's knee.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
High stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
High thinks about countering with a head kick.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
High thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacLeod if he has to take too many more of those.
High lands a lovely overhand right.
MacLeod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for High.
High fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacLeod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
High sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks MacLeod to the ground! High dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT#
That has opened up Connor MacLeod's cut even more.#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!
High controlling his opponent.
MacLeod really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
High cracks MacLeod with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
High wants to control the pace but MacLeod is squirming around nicely.
High takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil High dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
MacLeod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
High was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacLeod. That's going to slow High down.
High scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
The cut above Connor MacLeod's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
MacLeod dives in and grabs High's left leg, looking for a takedown. High pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.#TD2#
High gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. High manages to retain guard.
High has MacLeod pulled in close to control his posture. #ES#
High has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacLeod has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
High gets underhooks to prevent MacLeod's takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by High.
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!
MacLeod looking for a takedown.
Phil High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
MacLeod dodges an elbow strike from High.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for High.
A short right hand to the side of the head by High.
High cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
High lands with a short punch from the clinch.
High lands with a right to the head.
High tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
High lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
High landing knees to the body.
High with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. High avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
High lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
High lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
Connor MacLeod's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
High stops a takedown attempt from MacLeod.
A nice left hand lands by High.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High lands with a short shot to the head.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can High finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Connor MacLeod's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil High!
A very excited looking Phil High 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 Fight Night 110
Date: Sep 28, 2017

#R1#
Face throws a hook but High avoids it easily.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Face appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Face there.
High jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Face stuns High with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
High misses with a body kick.
Face dips to his left and cracks High with an uppercut!
Face scores with a decent looking hook.
High tries to land a front kick but Face steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - High throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
High on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Face. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Face.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Face misses with a hook.
Face doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Face misses the target.
A little jabbing left from High on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
High waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
High ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
High drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from High.
High throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#
Face is rocked!
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
High bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Face's head backwards.
Oh Face is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
High slips under a jab.
High lands a right hook to the body.
Face seems to have got his legs back now.
High steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
Face blocks a head kick by High.
Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
High cracks a nice hook into Face's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from High.#T2#
A slow jab from High misses its intended target.
Face is looking to counter punch.
High waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
High scores with a nice strike.
Face takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
High throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
High throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Face crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil High!
A relieved looking Phil High 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: CEFC Fight Night 109
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1#
Burgundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
High scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
High lands a body shot.
Burgundy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burgundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
High cracks Burgundy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burgundy tries to land a front kick but High steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
High gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burgundy scores with a sloppy right hand. High should have avoided that one.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High moves out of range as Burgundy strikes.
Burgundy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
High throws a leg kick but Burgundy moved away.
High misses with a hook
and Burgundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgundy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from High. That one must have hurt.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut. High saw that one coming.
Burgundy drops High with a straight right hand, right on the button! Burgundy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC Live 39
Date: Aug 17, 2017

#R1#
High takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from High.
High appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arnold scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arnold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
High misses with a body punch
and Arnold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arnold connects with a high kick.
Arnold throws a combination that misses
and High counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
High misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High throws a hook but Arnold avoids it easily.
Arnold cracks High with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arnold looks to land a combination but High avoids it well.
High pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
High scores with a shot to the body.
Arnold misses with a straight left.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
High moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
High throws a body kick that misses
and Arnold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps High thinking.
High tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnold was well out of range. Poor timing from High.
High misses with a kick to the body.
High throws a big shot that misses.
Arnold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from High.
High throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
High lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Arnold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnold defending well as High loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts High, as that shot connected.
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!
Arnold misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnold manages to avoid it.
It looked like Arnold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arnold throws a sloppy head kick and High moves out of range easily.
High takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Arnold lands a nice looking body shot.
Arnold lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
High throws a shot to the body.
High looks to throw the jab but Arnold is out of range.
It looked like Arnold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arnold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
High lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arnold will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from High. Arnold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnold lands with a nice body punch.
Arnold throws a leg kick which misses High's front leg but catches the back leg as High tries to avoid it.
High tries a head kick but it misses.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Arnold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arnold slips a straight right by High.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
High throws an off balance right hand
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnold scores with a nice right hand.
Arnold avoids the body shot from High.
High wants to land a leg kick but Arnold is out of range.
Arnold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by High.
High throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arnold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
High misses with a shot to the body
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
Arnold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold connects with a body shot that sends High's belly button to the back.
Arnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
Arnold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arnold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
High throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arnold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arnold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
High misses with a head kick.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arnold misses with a wild combination.
High flicks out a counter leg kick but Arnold steps away.
High misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.
Arnold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from High does it's job there.#ROC2#
Arnold is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnold moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnold misses the target.
Oh Arnold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
High throws an overhand right that lands on Arnold's shoulder, as Arnold tries to avoid the shot.
High misses with a body kick.
High attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Jermey Arnold 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#
Decent striking displayed by Arnold there.
Arnold seems to have got his legs back now.
High steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arnold. That one must have hurt.
High throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps High thinking.
Arnold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from High.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
High blocks a head kick by Arnold.
Arnold moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from High misses the target.
Arnold throws a hook but High blocks it.
Arnold connects with a right hand. High shakes it off.
High with a body punch. A glancing blow.
High throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold throws a counter high kick but High was just alert enough to avoid it.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
High loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Arnold counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
High throws a jab when Arnold was well out of range.
High moves forwards but Arnold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arnold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnold throwing a counter right hand but High manages to avoid it.
High misses with a head kick.
Arnold cracks High with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arnold blocks a head kick by High.
High just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArnold.
Jermey Arnold is winning the standup battle so far.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
High is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
High connects with a looping right hand.
High scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Arnold. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High connects with the punch.#T2#
Arnold throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
High misses with the body kick
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
High throws a head kick but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
High loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
High stuns Arnold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
High tries a head kick but it misses.
Arnold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by High.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
High throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnold.
Arnold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
High throws a body punch but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Arnold throws a right hand that High ducks under and follows up with a left that High also avoids with ease.
High takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Arnold stuns High with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
High throws a head kick that Arnold semi-blocks.
High misses with a hook
and Arnold counters with a nice low kick that buckles High's knee momentarily.
Arnold lands a jab to High's midsection.
High throws a looping overhand right but Arnold ducks down to avoid it.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Arnold moves into the clinch successfully.
Arnold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
High blocks the elbow strike.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold tries a body shot but High blocks it.
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!
Arnold connects with a knee to the head.
Arnold pressing his opponent against the cage.
High misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arnold connects with a knee to the head.
Arnold misses with a knee strike.
Arnold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
High lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
High lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, High just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arnold's brow.
Arnold unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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 Jermey Arnold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
High throws a leg kick
and Arnold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
High lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
High throws a body shot but no joy.
High throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Arnold clinches.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but High is blocking nicely.
High looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arnold landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arnold taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but High has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnold.
High misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High misses with a body punch. #T1#
High working hard to break the clinch.
Arnold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but High has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arnold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arnold crunches a lovely knee into High's ribcage.
High with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arnold creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but High is blocking nicely.
Arnold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jermey Arnold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but High has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
High dodges an elbow strike from Arnold. #BC2#
High escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
High throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
High is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phil High has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
High lands a jab to Arnold's midsection.
Nice shot lands for High.
Arnold misses with a series of wild punches.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnold manages to avoid it.
Arnold is looking to clinch but High is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
High scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
High just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArnold.
Arnold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arnold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and High connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arnold scrambles back to his feet.
Arnold connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
High swings away with a leg kick that misses.
High feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Arnold collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil High!
After winning the bout, Phil High thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 52 Vurny - Bones
Date: Aug 10, 2017

#R1#
High uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuntasticos .
High lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garuntasticos shoots in for a double leg but High sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and High tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuntasticos throws a hook but High blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from High on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
High cracks Garuntasticos with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of High 's head but he takes it in his stride.
High throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
High changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
High throws a hook but Garuntasticos avoids it easily.
Garuntasticos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from High with a body shot.#TD2#
Garuntasticos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. High sprawls well initially but Garuntasticos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
High is not content to let Garuntasticos control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High is trying to stand back up but Garuntasticos is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garuntasticos throwing shots but High is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuntasticos trying to control the action but High is working from the bottom.
High is looking to improve his position.
Garuntasticos is nestled in close to High, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1##SUB2#
Garuntasticos is working for a kimura but High is defending it quite comfortably.
Garuntasticos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Garuntasticos trying to work for an americana but High has managed to regain full guard.
High avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garuntasticos trying to control but High is working from the bottom.
High 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.
Garuntasticos advances to half guard.
Garuntasticos trying to control the action but High is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garuntasticos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
High is refusing to be controlled, as Garuntasticos sits in half guard.
High is looking for a sweep. Garuntasticos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
High keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garuntasticos thows a huge punch but High dodges it nicely.
Garuntasticos lands with a punch from half guard.
High regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Garuntasticos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! High is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garuntasticos , into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Garuntasticos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but High can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
High postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garuntasticos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! High has picked Garuntasticos up and slammed him! Garuntasticos can't keep hold of the triangle and High manages to pass to side control!
Garuntasticos is not content to let High control the position.
Garuntasticos is looking for a sweep.
Garuntasticos wants to control but High postures up.
High controlling from side mount.
Garuntasticos wants to control but High postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garuntasticos is looking to regain half guard here but High keeps moving and retains side control.
High wants to control but Garuntasticos is keeping him busy.
Garuntasticos is trying to control High's posture but High avoids it.
High wants to control but Garuntasticos is keeping him busy.
Garuntasticos wants to control but High postures up.
Garuntasticos regains half guard.
Garuntasticos has hold of High's hands but High slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Garuntasticos looking for submissions off his back.
Garuntasticos is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Garuntasticos actively working from the bottom here.
High keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Phil High 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#
High tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
High's corner calls for a 1-2. High obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
High with a body punch. A glancing blow.
High lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Garuntasticos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garuntasticos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
High is trying to control Garuntasticos 's posture but Garuntasticos avoids it. #SUB2#
Garuntasticos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. High knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
High manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Garuntasticos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
High scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Garuntasticos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! High is tapping! Great win for Garuntasticos !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magestico Garuntasticos !

Event: ABW 45 Vurny - High
Date: Jul 18, 2017

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from High.
High stuffs the takedown attempt from Vurny. Vurny gets slowly back to his feet.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vurny checks a low kick from High.
High on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vurny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
High lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
High lands with a nice body punch.
High takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vurny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurny lands with a hook. High tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurny is just out of range.
High throws an off balance right hand
and Vurny counters with a three punch combo that has High backing up. High nods at Vurny to acknowledge the strikes.
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!#TD#
Vurny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vurny lands in his opponent's guard.
High is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vurny dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny misses with the ground and pound.
High is looking to regain half guard here but Vurny keeps moving and retains side control.
High is trying to control Vurny's posture but Vurny avoids it.
Vurny throwing strikes but High manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vurny is looking for a sweep.
High tries to stand but Vurny is controlling his head. #SU2#
High decides to stand back up. High steps back and let's Vurny get back to his feet.
High sizes up Vurny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vurny! #T2#
Vurny cracks High with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from High misses the target.
Vurny lands a really nice looking cross but High seems unphased.
A jab from High misses.
A slow jab from Vurny misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from High.
Vurny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by High. #TD#
Vurny shoots in and bounces High off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
High is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High wants to sweep here but Vurny controlling him for the moment.
High preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Vurny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. High swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vurny wants to control from the top but High keeps moving.
High manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vurny manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
High wants to control from the top but Vurny keeps moving.
High stopping the sweep attempt from Vurny.
Vurny 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 fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
High is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vurny lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
High has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vurny is working away from the top position though.
Vurny winds up and cracks High with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vurny tries to pass to full mount but High defends it.
Vurny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
High wants to improve his position but Vurny is controlling well.
Vurny trying to pass the guard but High defending well.
High taking some punishment here, with Vurny in his half guard. #ES2#
High kicks Vurny off and gets 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!
High throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
High keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vurny.
High throws out a counter right but Vurny avoids it with no problem.
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 Aldo Vurny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny'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.
#R2#
High thuds his shin into the meat of Vurny's side.#TD#
Vurny closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vurny prevents High from improving his position.
Vurny 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.
Vurny wants to control but High is keeping him busy.
Vurny throwing shots but High is blocking nicely.
High is looking to control Vurny's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can High avoid being mounted?
High felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aldo Vurny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
High is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High trying to control from the bottom.
High is controlling Vurny's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Vurny seems to be looking for submissions.
Vurny 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. #T1#
Vurny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vurny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed High's head.
Well, if Vurny 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.
Vurny trying to control from half guard but High is working away. #SUB#
Vurny is looking for a kimura but High is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vurny to get the leverage.
High wants to control but Vurny is keeping busy.
Vurny throwing shots but High is blocking nicely.
Vurny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vurny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
High tries to roll over but Vurny keeps him under control.
Vurny working over High with some ground and pound. High looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vurny missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Vurny seems to be working for a kimura but High defends the submission attempt.
High is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vurny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vurny's back!
Vurny tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vurny is working to get back to half guard.
High working the ground and pound effectively.
Vurny is looking to improve his position but High isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
High postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vurny looks a forlorn figure.
High takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
High prevents Vurny from getting the reversal.
Vurny tries to hold on but High postures up.
Vurny bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vurny scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Vurny preventing the sweep.
Vurny is pushing down on High's leg trying to pass to half guard. High is fighting to maintain full guard but Vurny has managed to sneak the leg through.
High wants to control but Vurny is keeping busy.
High is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Vurny is looking for a kimura here.
Vurny is looking to advance position but High won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurny wants to control but High is keeping him busy.
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aldo Vurny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
High throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vurny counters with a stiff right hand.
High connects with a jab.#CUT2#
Aldo Vurny's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vurny. #SUB#
Vurny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by High, who protects the arm well.
Vurny trying to control the action but High is working from the bottom.
High manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High is in trouble now - Vurny has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Vurny connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns High that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T1#
Vurny dominating with strikes here.
Vurny lands with some strikes.
High keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vurny lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
High is in a horrible position here. Vurny smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vurny raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vurny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Vurny connects with a massive shot to the dome!
High tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vurny unloading with bombs!#ROC#
High is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurny postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have High in real trouble here! The ref calls for High to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Vurny!
Aldo Vurny is the new light heavyweight champion!
Aldo Vurny decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: ABW36 Shingen - The Burninator
Date: Jun 27, 2017

#R1##TD#
Vieira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vieira trying to control the action but High is working from the bottom.
High regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
High working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vieira.
High pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
Vieira 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.
High looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vieira 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.#T1#
High 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.
High has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira is in close to High's body, working some short punches and elbows.
High trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
High wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
High has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vieira has passed into side control. #T2#
High takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
High taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vieira 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 High's shoulder. That is not cool.
The strikes coming from Vieira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
High tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
High is trying to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control the position but High is working away.
Vieira is chipping away with strikes.
High felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
High struggling a bit here.
Vieira working the head with strikes.
Vieira landing a few strikes.
High regains half guard.
Vieira not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High moves into full guard.
High looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira stands up over High, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
High is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vieira is controlling him. #T4#
High working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vieira.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
High trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira postures up.
High lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vieira working for submissions but it's allowed High to get to half guard.
High looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Vieira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
High getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
High misses the jab.
High lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vieira connects with a single shot there.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but High shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by High.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but High slips the punch.
High lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vieira will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira looks to land a body kick but High moved away.
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract High.
Vieira's corner calls for a 1-2. Vieira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Vieira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
High pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
High working a defensive guard here.
Vieira content to stall in guard here.
High pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira wants to control from the top but High keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
Nice uppercut there from High.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from High.
High stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
High stuffs the takedown.
High fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vieira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
High has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira avoids the head kick by High. #T3#
Vieira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by High.
High jabs Vieira right on the nose. Vieira blinks but takes it well.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but High is out of range.
High ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
Vieira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but High is out of range.
Vieira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira avoids the body shot from High.
Vieira throws a low kick but High moves out of range easily.
High connects with a body shot that sends Vieira's belly button to the back.
High misses the shot to the body.
Vieira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
High throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
High scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but High manages to avoid it.#T4##KD2#
High waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Vieira to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#
Vieira is rocked!
High engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Vieira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira seems to have got his legs back now.
High working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. High defends it easily.
High throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil High showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira walks into a stiff left hand from High.
High's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vieira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! High scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira throws a hook but High avoids it easily.
Vieira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vieira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
High has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
High throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira blocks a jab.
High keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
A big right from High misses.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
High connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.#T1#
Vieira goes for a double leg but High avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as High continues to drive forward.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira throws a series of punches but High moves out of range.
Phil High is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira avoids the body shot from High.
A jab from High does it's job there.
Vieira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
High fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vieira.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent High stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
High tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from High.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira swings for the body but High moves out of range.
High lands a nice shot that snaps Vieira's head back. #T2#
High connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by High.
High misses with a body kick.#TD#
Vieira feints and as High raises his hands in defense, Vieira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
High wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
High is looking to stand up but Vieira isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Vieira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vieira working some strikes from top position.
High lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
High must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
High is looking to stand up but Vieira won't let him.
Vieira pulls High in close to prevent any damage.
High trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing High from controlling successfully.
Vieira pulls High in to control the position.
High is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira controls High momentarily but High frees himself.
High stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
High misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil High comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think High 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil High!
After winning the bout, Phil High thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW Champions Night
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1#
Nice jab there from Shark.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
High jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
High misses with a looping left.
High lands a nice shot that snaps Shark's head back.
Shark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
High takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches High on the side of the head.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
High fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High cracks a nice hook into Shark's ribs.#KD2#
High cracks Shark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. High has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shark to stand back up!#ROC2#
Shark is rocked!
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
A jab from Shark misses.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at YOUNG GUNS in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
High lands a big head kick that sends Shark tumbling to the mat! High takes a step backwards and waves Shark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Shark connects with a good right hand that stumbles High. High circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.
High swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shark finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shark, as that shot connected.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
High misses with a two punch combination.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
High takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
High throws a sloppy body shot
and Shark counters with a three punch combo that has High backing up. High nods at Shark to acknowledge the strikes.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark!
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a two punch combo.
High takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from High.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark throws a head kick that High semi-blocks.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
High connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shark lunges at High with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by High's hand.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Shark there.
Shark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
High lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
High has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shark.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark connects with a crisp jab.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Shark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
High misses with a leg kick
and Shark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
High fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shark, pushing him back against the cage.
Shark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
High breaks the clinch.
High jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shark is looking to clinch.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Shark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but High was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
High misses with a double jab
and Shark counters with a series of strikes. High will be more careful next time no doubt.
High takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
High misses with a double jab
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by High.
High moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
High misses the jab.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
A combination from High does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.#CL#
Shark clinches up against the cage.
High has a couple of punches blocked by Shark.
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 Sharky Shark will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
High misses with the body kick
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark throws a body punch but High moves out of range.
High on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
High lands an overhand right.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark moves out of range as High strikes.
Shark throws a half hearted mid kick.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Shark throws a one two combo.
High throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Shark lands an overhand right.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shark works the jab nicely.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
High throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch.
High blocks a body shot from Shark.
High wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shark holding his opponent close, against the cage.
High tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
High tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
High presses Shark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
High works on Shark's body with a couple of short punches.
High creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
High is trying to force a seperation but Shark has the dominant position.
Shark can't find room to land a body shot as High controls the action.
High fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of High backwards.
Shark working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
High lands a body shot.
High tries to circle away but Shark has him pinned against the cage.
Shark tries a body shot but High blocks it.
High tries a body shot but Shark blocks it. #T3#
High has had enough of the clinch but Shark keeps him there for the moment.
Shark lands a body shot in the clinch.
High throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharks head.
High can't break the clinch.
High lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Shark has High pushed against the cage.
Shark working aggressively here.
High lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shark slows down the pace here.
Phil High seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shark.
High has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
High cracks Shark with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
High lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
High's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
High lands a big head kick that sends Shark tumbling to the mat! High takes a step backwards and waves Shark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! High crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and High gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. High manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil High showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
High misses with a hook
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark slips a straight right by High.
High throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but High manages to circle out of the way.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Shark misses its target.
High slips under a jab from Shark.
Shark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shark 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps High thinking.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from High.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark half committed to a counter leg kick.
High misses with a kick to the body.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.
Shark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
High moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shark blocks a head kick by High.
A head kick misses from High.
High pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shark is out of range and High settles back down.
High throws a body kick that misses
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark throws a wild body kick that High sees coming a mile off.
Shark throws a body punch but High moves out of range.
Shark jabs High to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from High.
Crunch! Shark slams his shin into High's torso.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
High throws a hook but Shark blocks it.#T2#
High misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark. #CL#
Shark moves into range and clinches up with High.
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!
Shark misses with some punches. #BC2#
High's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shark throws a leg kick which misses High's front leg but catches the back leg as High tries to avoid it.
High digs a good hook to Shark's body.
High misses with a hook.
High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark connects with a looping right hand.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
Sharky Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Nice body kick from Shark.
High misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from High.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
High takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
High keeps the fight on the outside.
High takes one to the side of the head.
High misses with a few strikes there.
High misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
High throws a head kick that misses
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Shark scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark slips under a jab from High.
High has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Nice body punch from Shark.
Shark punishes High's body with a nice straight punch.
High swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Shark cracks High with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
High throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
High takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
High steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
High throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark counters with a two punch combo.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shark looks to land a right hand but High moved out of range.
High moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Shark lands a jab to the nose.
Shark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharky Shark clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Shark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
High takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
High throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Shark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
High struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Shark displaying some good clinch control by pressing High up against the cage.
High looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark. #BC2#
High pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Shark scores with a four punch combination!
High throws a head kick that Shark semi-blocks.
Shark thows a body kick. High tries to catch it but that hurt him.
High bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
High tries to clinch but Shark is having none of it.
Shark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
High misses with a head kick.
High misses with the combination.
Shark avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick from Shark.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent High stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
High rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
It looked like Shark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shark staying out of range there.
Shark slips a jab from High.
High throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark counters with an outside leg kick.
High throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark misses with a head kick.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark scores with a head kick. #T3#
A slow jab from High misses its intended target.
Shark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
High throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Shark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
High throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark throws a series of punches but High avoids them all with ease.
High throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark blocks a head kick by High.
Shark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from High.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from High.#T4#
Shark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
High misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
High takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark cracks High with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark lands a slapping body shot.
High misses with a head kick.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shark scores with a sloppy right hand. High should have avoided that one.
High throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
High looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! High crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and High gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. High manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharky Shark had his way with Phil High in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
High with a nice cross.
High pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
High takes a body punch but keeps moving.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
High takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark connects with a nice looking jab.
High tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
High throws out a powerful jab.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping High at a distance.
High misses with a hook.#T1#
High tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from High.
It looked like Shark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
High walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
High drops his hands momentarily and Shark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
High cracks a nice hook into Shark's ribs.
High misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
High misses with a kick to the body
and Shark counters with a right hand to the body.
High misses with a head kick.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
High is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shark misses with a body kick.
Shark delivers a nice body kick.
High throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from High.
Phil High has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark slips a straight right by High.
High throws a lazy head kick
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from High.#CL#
Shark moves into range and clinches up with High.
High tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by High. #BC#
Shark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looks to throw the jab but High is out of range.
Shark blocks a head kick by High.
It appears Shark was looking to counter with a kick there.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a three punch combo that has High backing up. High nods at Shark to acknowledge the strikes.
Shark throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Shark misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.
Shark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed High momentarily.
High lands a jab to the nose.
Shark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from High.
Shark throws a head kick but High moves out of range.
High swinging wildly here.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Shark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from High.
High takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark!
High misses with an uppercut. Shark saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark delivers a nice body kick.
High closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
High lands a nice looking body shot.
High throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
High throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shark counters with a straight right hand.
Shark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. High doesn't seem bothered though.
Shark sizes up High with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
High throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
High throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sharky Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharky Shark!
Sharky Shark is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Sharky Shark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW Title Tournament SF 2
Date: May 22, 2017

#R1#
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but High shows good takedown defense.
High moves out of range of the strikes.
High appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Fisher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fisher lands with a right hand.
High jabs Fisher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but High is just out of range.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by High there.#CUT#
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.
Phil High is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? High is fending him off so far but Fisher persists. Nope, High circles away and we're back to standing.
High appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD#
High lands a big head kick that sends Fisher tumbling to the mat! High takes a step backwards and waves Fisher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Fisher is trying hard to land a takedown here. High sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phil High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Fisher.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as High throws out the jab.
High walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High throws a lazy head kick
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
High takes one to the side of the head.
High lands with a right that hurts Fisher. Fisher looks to clinch but High throws a short knee that drops Fisher. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Phil High!
A relieved looking Phil High 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: ABW Title Tour. QF 145 & 205
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1##CL2#
High closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but High keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries to break free but High pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but High leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
High breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
High rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
High struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but High manages to avoid it.
High showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and High counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
High throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a right hand that High ducks under and follows up with a left that High also avoids with ease.#T1#
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and High counters with a straight right hand.
High slips a jab from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from High! But no joy.
High takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but High was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and High counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
High misses with the combination.
High blocks a jab.
High doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away. #CL2#
High moves into the clinch successfully.
High misses with a hook to the ribs.
High softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, High creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from High.
High pushes Jackson against the cage. High is working some dirty boxing. High pushes off with a quick right hook! Jackson goes down! Jackson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! High moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil High!
Phil High very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Angry Birds War 4 -Hard Knocks
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1##TD#
High gets caught flat footed, as Bones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bones wants to control from the top but High keeps moving.
High seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bones content to stall in guard here.
Bones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
High avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
High has his hands on Bones's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
High keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones scores with a nice right hand.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
High misses with a looping right.
High tries to score with a low kick but Bones moves his leg out of the way.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
High takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bones.
Bones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from High enables Bones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. High manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. High swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Bones wants to pass the guard but High is keeping the position.
Bones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
High trying to keep a closed guard but Bones is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones wants to pass the guard but High is keeping the position.
Bones wants to control from the top but High keeps moving.
High manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bones wants to sweep here but High controlling him for the moment.
High postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Bones wants to sweep but no luck.
Bones controls High momentarily but High frees himself.
Bones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but High has passed into side control.
Bones pushes High away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, High gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Bones wants to control but High postures up.#T4#
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.
High working the body and head with strikes.
Bones regains half guard.#SUB#
Bones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bones is looking to escape.
Bones wants to improve his position but High is controlling well.
High working Bones over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
High lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bones is trying to control the position but High postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones 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#
High fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Bones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. High tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bones is in High's guard.
Bones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. High swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
High keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones throwing strikes but missing.
Bones stays in close to High's body and controls the position. #T1#
Bones throwing strikes from guard but High blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as High holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
High misses with a right hand
and Bones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bones just misses with a punch to the body.
High connects with a right hand. Bones shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones blocks a jab.
High fails with a takedown attempt.
High misses with a hook.
High takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And High responds with a good body kick, but Bones manages to step out the way in time.
High missing with a left hand there. Bones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Bones slips under a jab from High.
Bones lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Bones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches High napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bones trying to control the action but High is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
High taking a bit of punishment here - Bones scoring with strikes.
Bones wants to lay and pray for a moment but High keeps working.
Bones working the ground and pound but High is defending the strikes. #T3#
Bones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
High is looking for a sweep.
High parries the strikes from Bones easily there. Bones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable High to escape.
High manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bones slips a nice elbow through High's hands, connecting with High's forehead.
High works his way to full guard. Good work.
High looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bones is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as High holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Bones cracks High with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
High trying to keep a closed guard but Bones is proving a slippery customer.
Jon Bones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. High is keeping the position for now.
Bones wants to control from the top but High keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
High throws a push kick but Bones slaps the foot to one side.
High misses with a looping left.
Bones scores with a hook.
Jon Bones is winning the standup battle so far.
High blocks a head kick by Bones.
Bones thuds his right hand into High's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bones misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bones.
High lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
High throws a head kick that misses.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from High.
High throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Bones missing with a left hand there. High was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. High tries to avoid it but Bones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag High to the ground. High escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Bones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
High misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
High uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bones has time to react.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but High paws at him with a jab and circles away.
High walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bones throws the kick towards the body but High avoids it.
High tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
High moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
High takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones swings for the body but High moves out of range.
High appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. High manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
High uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bones.
A head kick misses from Bones.
High uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bones.
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!
Bones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
High let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
High throws a head kick that Bones semi-blocks. #CUT2#
Jon Bones's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Bones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. High sprawls well initially but Bones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
High is looking to improve his position.
Bones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
High keeping control of the position.
Bones throwing shots but High is blocking nicely.
High keeping control of the position. #T3#
Bones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bones wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from High.
Bones is looking to counter punch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Bones gets a double leg takedown into High's guard.
High looking for a sweep. Not yet High, not yet.
Bones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as High holds on and takes a little breather.
High wants to sweep here but Bones controlling him for the moment.
High preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bones 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
High lands a front kick.
Freeman tries to move into range but High moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
High lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by High.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by High.
High paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from High.
Freeman misses with a hook. High ducked under it nicely.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman avoids the head kick by High. #TD#
High shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. High showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
High looks to land a strike but Freeman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Freeman is trying to control the position but High postures up.
High throws a big right hand that misses.
High with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with High. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
High stands up over Freeman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
High throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman wants to control the position but High says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
High seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Freeman trying to hold on to High's head to control him but High postures up.
Freeman controlling the position for now.
Freeman trying to hold on to High's head to control him but High postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. High lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
High missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
High thows a huge punch but Freeman dodges it nicely.
High is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Freeman trying to hold on to High's head to control him but High postures up.
High is trying to control. Freeman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freeman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
High chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Freeman looking to control.
High in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
High is in close to Freeman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Freeman is rocked!
High is working Freeman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Freeman is still in real trouble! Can High finish him?
Freeman looking to control.
High gets to his feet and stands over Freeman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Freeman felt that one! High unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Freeman from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil High!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phil High made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Nate Freeman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm glad the belt went to a fellow LOD member, unfortunately it wasn't me tonight. Sorry to disappoint my fans!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2017

#R1#
Holloway throws a leg kick that misses.
High connects with a leg kick. Holloway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
High lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holloway or perhaps it was just good defense by High, which made it look bad.
High tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holloway manages to circle out of the way.
Holloway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
High uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Holloway closes the distance looking to clinch
and High counters with an outside leg kick.
Phil High 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.
Holloway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from High.
Holloway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and High counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holloway's knee momentarily.
High gets in close and tags Holloway with a short punch that almost sends Holloway to the mat! Oh Holloway is in big trouble! He turns his back on High, trying to create some distance but High rushes him, striking wildly and Holloway goes down! The referee tackles High into the cage to end the fight! High is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil High!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Phil High made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CFC 398
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Esposito throws a hook to the side of High's head but High sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
High gets caught flat footed, as Esposito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
High utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
High keeping full guard, as Esposito tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esposito.
Esposito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. High swivels though and keeps the full guard.
High pulls Esposito in close to his closed guard and prevents Esposito from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Esposito trying to control but High is working from the bottom.
Esposito preventing the sweep.
High seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Esposito trying to control but High is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Esposito drives through with a takedown into High's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
High has control of Esposito's left arm, preventing Esposito from doing any damage.
High manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Esposito manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as High accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Esposito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
High being controlled here momentarily.
Esposito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
High is pressing down on Esposito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esposito preventing the sweep.
Esposito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed High's guard. #T3#
Esposito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Esposito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esposito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but High does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esposito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Esposito working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Esposito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esposito is trying to control. High wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esposito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esposito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
High wants to control the action here but instead Esposito manages to pass to full mount!
Esposito controlling from mount.
Esposito dominating with strikes here.#T4#
High is in a horrible position here. Esposito smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
High is squirming around, avoiding Esposito's attempts to control the action.
High is bucking up trying to escape but Esposito cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Esposito postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. High looks a forlorn figure.
High takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito content just to control the position here.
High 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.

Javier Esposito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Esposito tries to land a front kick but High steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
High pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Esposito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Esposito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
High was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. High doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
High is rocked!
High misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Esposito counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! High falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Javier Esposito!

Event: CFC 389
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
A big right from Aristoteles misses.
A left lands for High.
Aristoteles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but High was well out of range. Poor timing from Aristoteles.
A little jabbing left from High on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
High scores with a leg kick.
Aristoteles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from High.
High scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aristoteles doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Aristoteles.
Aristoteles tries to land a front kick but High steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for High. That snapped Aristoteles's head back.
High 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 jab lands there for High.
This has been an exciting period of action!
High throws a right hand that misses
and Aristoteles counters with a nice body shot.
High lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Aristoteles.
Aristoteles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Aristoteles takes one to the side of the head.
Aristoteles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aristoteles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aristoteles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt High.
Aristoteles throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that High has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aristoteles misses the shot to the body.
Aristoteles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Aristoteles there.
Some bone on bone action there as High checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aristoteles throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and High counters by clinching up. #BC#
Aristoteles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aristoteles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but High circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aristoteles swings for the body but High moves out of range. #T2#
Aristoteles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aristoteles throws a sloppy head kick and High moves out of range easily.
Aristoteles lands a jab to the head.
High works the jab nicely.
High gets cracked there but stands up to it.
High throws out a powerful jab.
Aristoteles tries a head kick but it misses.
Aristoteles tries to move into range but High moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aristoteles misses the shot to the body.
High has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aristoteles finds it's way round the side to connect with High's head.
High slips under a jab.
Aristoteles backing away here, and High unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
High shoots in but Aristoteles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aristoteles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aristoteles wants to slow High down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
High throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aristoteles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aristoteles throws a sloppy head kick and High moves out of range easily.
High scores with a leg kick.
Aristoteles takes a swing at High's ribcage but misses.
Aristoteles is looking to wear down High with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aristoteles misses with a looping right.
The Aristoteles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aristoteles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aristoteles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aristoteles.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Aristoteles throws a head kick but High moves out of range.
High is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
High is looking to slow Aristoteles down with leg kicks.
Aristoteles slips under a jab from High.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
High moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
High stuns Aristoteles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
High tests Aristoteles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aristoteles misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aristoteles. High does a little dance to reset his feet.
High throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Aristoteles counters with a nice right hand that sends High toppling to the canvas! High scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Aristoteles finish him?!#ROC#
High is rocked!
Aristoteles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent High stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
High is still on wobbly legs! Can Aristoteles finish him?
High looks winded!
Aristoteles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aristoteles connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks High out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Aristoteles!
The Aristoteles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LEGACY! 75
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
High moves out of range as Barton throws a body kick.
High throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barton avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Barton.
Barton wants to counter the offense by High and move into the clinch position.
Barton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt High.
Barton scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barton - that will leave a mark!
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
High looks to land a right hand but Barton moved out of range.
Barton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. High doesn't seem bothered though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barton - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
High gets caught napping as Barton dives in and scores a takedown. High manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barton working some strikes from top position.
Barton chips away with some ground and pound.
Barton throwing strikes from guard but High blocks nicely.
Barton wants to control from the top but High keeps moving. #T1#
Barton looking to sit in guard and control but High gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Barton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. High gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
High working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barton's head.
High won't allow Barton to sweep him here.
Barton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barton wants to control from the top but High keeps moving.
Barton throwing strikes from guard but High blocks nicely. #T2#
Barton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barton postures up and lands a big shot to High's brow.
Barton throws a big elbow that misses.
Barton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. High swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barton throws a strike but High rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've been hearing that High has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
High postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but High puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Barton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but High pulls his head out easily. #T3#
High seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton gets full guard.#SUB2#
High avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
High content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
High chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Barton working for a triangle but High defends it easily. #SUB2#
Barton looking for a guillotine here but High defends easily. #T4##SUB2#
Barton is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Barton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! High escapes and throws Barton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
High landing strikes.
Barton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked High off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Barton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barton.
Barton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Barton misses.
It looked like High wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Barton is predictable there
and High counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barton scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barton, as that shot connected.
Barton misses the jab.
Clint Barton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
High works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
High stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barton.
High on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barton. Barton obviously looking to wear him down.
High blocks the body kick.
High is looking to counter the offense by Barton and move into the clinch.
Barton blocks a head kick by High.
Barton lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but High manages to avoid it.#T1#
Barton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
High just misses with a punch to the body.
Barton throws a low kick but High avoids it.
Barton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
High takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down High rather than just go for the knockout.
High throws a front kick aimed at Barton's knee but Barton avoids it well.
Barton throws a head kick that misses.
Barton scores with a push kick.
Barton cracks High with an open hand slap.
Barton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on High if he has to take too many more of those.
High misses with a low kick.
Barton cracks High with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Barton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
High slips a jab from Barton.
Barton looks to throw a body kick
and High counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Barton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
High defending well as Barton loads up on a big left hand.
Barton looks for the body kick but High saw that one coming.
High looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
High misses with a body kick.
Barton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barton throws a body punch but High moves out of range.
High was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barton scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Barton is predictable there
and High counters with a leg kick.
Barton throws an overhand right that lands on High's shoulder, as High tries to avoid the shot.
High is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Barton throws the left hand but High avoids the punch easily.
High sizes up Barton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
High looks to land a left hand but Barton moved out of range nicely.
Barton misses with a kick to the body.
Barton misses with a low kick as High jumps back.
Barton checks a low kick from High.
Barton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
High swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
High blocks the body kick.
High seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
High throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from High. Barton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Barton staying out of range there.#KD#
High lands a big head kick that sends Barton tumbling to the mat! High takes a step backwards and waves Barton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Barton misses with a shot to the body
and High counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for High.
Barton is breathing heavily.
High connects with a right that clearly hurt Barton. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as High proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Barton collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil High!
After the big win, Phil High made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Museum of Monsters & Madmen and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: LEGACY! 72
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
High on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wylde. Wylde obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been hearing reports that High has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wylde sizes up High with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
High keeps the fight on the outside.
High misses with a right hand
and Wylde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wylde throws a sloppy head kick and High moves out of range easily.
High throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wylde avoids it.
High swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wylde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from High with a body shot.
High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Wylde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wylde misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wylde! But no joy.
Wylde throws a poor cross that misses
and High counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from High
and Wylde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
High takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wylde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wylde lands with a nice body kick.
Wylde is looking to slow High down with leg kicks.
High with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wylde 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.
Nice uppercut there from Wylde.
Wylde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from High.
High is looking to land body kicks.
Wylde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from High with a body shot.
A jab from High misses.
High shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Wylde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and High cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Wylde 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!
High lands a body shot.
Wylde loads up on a big right hand but High slips the punch.
High is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wylde.
Wylde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by High.
Wylde swings and misses with a shot to the body
and High counters with a good, hard body kick but Wylde shrugs it off.
Wylde misses with a low kick.
Wylde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from High.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wylde.
A looping hook to the body misses from High. Wylde does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Wylde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
High scores with a jab to the body.
High throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wylde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wylde steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wylde misses with a body kick.
High throws a big shot that misses.
Wylde misses with a leg kick.
Wylde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
High throws a body punch but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde tries a quick counter leg kick but High is wise to it.
High throws a leg kick which misses Wylde's front leg but catches the back leg as Wylde tries to avoid it.
Wylde throws a lazy right hand but High sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
High steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Wylde scores with a shot to the body.
Wylde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from High.
High looks to land a right hand but Wylde moved out of range.
High blocks a jab.
Wylde moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
High moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from High on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
High looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
High listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
High chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wylde can pounce on him.
Wylde misses with a leg kick
and High counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Phil High will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
High moves out of range of the body kick.
High swings for the body but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde throws a sloppy head kick and High moves out of range easily.
High throws a body shot but no joy.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by High there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
High blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from High misses its target.
High throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wylde to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High swings for the body but Wylde moves out of range. #KD2#
Wylde lands a big head kick that sends High tumbling to the mat! Wylde takes a step backwards and waves High back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Phil High has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between High's hands.#T1#
Wylde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
High connects with a leg kick. Wylde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wylde tests High's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
High is rocked!
Wylde circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops High to the canvas! High doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wylde keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Wylde!
A very excited looking Gunnar Wylde rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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