Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 198
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Saigon cracks Jarvinen with a good jab.
Jarvinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Saigon jabs at Jarvinen's body.
Jarvinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen connects with a body shot that sends Saigon's belly button to the back.
Saigon loads up on a big right hand but Jarvinen slips the punch.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Saigon.
Jarvinen tries to counter by clinching up but Saigon breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Saigon.
Saigon slips under a jab from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Arto Jarvinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jarvinen wants to clinch.
Saigon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jarvinen.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Jarvinen.
Saigon tries to counter with a clinch but Jarvinen shakes him off and moves away.
Jarvinen works Saigon's body with a nice hook.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvinen's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jarvinen, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen is looking to wear down Saigon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarvinen tries to clinch up.#T2#
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
Saigon throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Jarvinen counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Saigon breaks from the clinch.
Saigon misses the shot to the body.
Jarvinen looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarvinen sets himself, and Saigon steps forward looking for the clinch! Jarvinen avoids it this time.
Jarvinen misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.#T3##KD#
Jarvinen sends Saigon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jarvinen is motioning to the referee to let Saigon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Saigon is rocked!
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Saigon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarvinen throws out the jab.
Saigon wants to counter with a clinch but Jarvinen pushes him away.
Saigon seems to have recovered his senses.
Saigon connects with a high kick.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Jarvinen.
Saigon tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Saigon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saigon.#T4#
Saigon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarvinen is looking to counter the offense by Saigon and move into the clinch.
Jarvinen throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Saigon.
Nice body kick there by Saigon.
Jarvinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jarvinen missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Saigon misses #CL#
and Jarvinen moves into the clinch.
Jarvinen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Saigon breaks from the clinch.
Jarvinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arto Jarvinen 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#
Jarvinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jarvinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
Saigon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jarvinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Jarvinen tries to move into range but Saigon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarvinen.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Saigon.#T1#
Saigon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Saigon slams his shin into Jarvinen's torso.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Saigon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
Saigon connects with a high kick.
Saigon throws a wild body kick that Jarvinen sees coming a mile off.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon slips a straight right by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Jarvinen lands a big uppercut and Saigon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saigon looks OK. Jarvinen waves Saigon back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Saigon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jarvinen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Saigon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
A relieved looking Arto Jarvinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Johnny Saigon spoke after the fight, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Saigon sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease.
Saigon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one. #TD#
Barbosa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saigon wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Saigon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Saigon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Saigon tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Saigon is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saigon controlling the position well.
Saigon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saigon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is trying to control. Saigon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barbosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Saigon, which made it look bad.
Saigon wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Saigon throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Saigon tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saigon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Saigon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Saigon throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range. #T3#
Barbosa shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saigon thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Saigon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saigon wants it to stay on the feet.
Saigon stuffs the takedown.
Saigon thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Saigon is out of range. #TD#
Saigon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saigon keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Saigon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom.
Saigon controlling the position.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saigon is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa passes Saigon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon manages to get to full guard.
Saigon keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saigon is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Saigon circles away and we're back to standing.
Saigon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Saigon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Saigon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Saigon gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Saigon is keeping the position.
Barbosa pushing down on Saigon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lucas Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saigon gets back to full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saigon is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Saigon.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Saigon is retaining full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saigon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Barbosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saigon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saigon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saigon! #REVB#
Saigon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barbosa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Saigon wants to stand but Barbosa has his arm trapped.
Saigon working away.
Barbosa tries to buck Saigon off but Saigon is having none of it.
Saigon taking a breather here.
Saigon wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saigon controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Saigon is controlling well.
Saigon controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saigon quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Saigon defends it.
Saigon moves into full guard.
Saigon trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barbosa passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saigon manages to get to full guard.
Saigon controlling the position.
Saigon wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saigon has control of Barbosa's left arm, preventing Barbosa from doing any damage.
Saigon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saigon enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saigon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saigon has his hands on Barbosa's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa advances position into side control!#T3#
Saigon is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Saigon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saigon, who protects the arm well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saigon is trying to improve his position.
Saigon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barbosa is not content to let Saigon control the position.
Saigon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saigon is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lucas Barbosa.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa gave a mention to UNDEFEATED in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Johnny Saigon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Lachmann misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saigon leaves Lachmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Saigon responds with a good body kick, but Lachmann manages to step out the way in time.
Lachmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lachmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saigon.
Lachmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lachmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saigon to score with a decent uppercut.
Saigon swings for the body but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saigon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lachmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Saigon takes a swing at Lachmann's ribcage but misses.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon blocks a head kick by Lachmann.
Lachmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saigon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Saigon throws a right hand that Lachmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Lachmann also avoids with ease.#TD#
Lachmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saigon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saigon is trying to control the position but Lachmann postures up. #SUB2#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lachmann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saigon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lachmann, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Lachmann looking for subs off his back but Saigon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saigon content to control rather than advance.
Lachmann trying to control from the bottom.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Saigon is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Saigon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachmann wants to improve his position but Saigon is controlling well. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saigon trying to mount his opponent but Lachmann defends it. #SUB2#
Saigon is looking for a kimura but Lachmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saigon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position.
Saigon wants to take a breather but Lachmann is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Saigon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lachmann is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saigon.
Lachmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lachmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lachmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Lachmann's body.
Lachmann just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Saigon misses.
A slow jab from Lachmann misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Lachmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lachmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saigon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lachmann somewhat.
Lachmann misses with a takedown
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Lachmann misses with a hook
and Lachmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lachmann misses the body punch
and Saigon counters with a good, hard body kick but Lachmann shrugs it off.
Saigon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lachmann's hands.
Lachmann fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saigon.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lachmann fails with the takedown.
Saigon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lachmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saigon counters with a nice body kick.
Lachmann with a poor takedown
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Saigon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lachmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Lachmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
Lachmann takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Lachmann ducks under a wild hook from Saigon.
Lachmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Saigon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lachmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saigon throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Saigon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saigon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Saigon to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saigon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Saigon tries to land knees in the clinch but Lachmann avoids the damage to the body.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saigon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lachmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saigon walks away with a smile on his face. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saigon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lachmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lachmann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saigon counters with a left to the body.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saigon connects with a right hand. Lachmann shakes it off.
Lachmann swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Lachmann is looking to wear down Saigon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lachmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice body kick.
Saigon feints and then cracks Lachmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lachmann down.
Lachmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon counters with a three punch combo that has Lachmann backing up. Lachmann nods at Saigon to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Saigon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Lachmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon looks to land a left hand but Lachmann moved out of range nicely.
Saigon misses with a double jab.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Lachmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Lachmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Lachmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Saigon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Saigon has closed the distance and engaged Lachmann in a clinch.
Saigon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Saigon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lachmann with a poor takedown
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Lachmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lachmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lachmann misses the body punch
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saigon pinned against the cage. Saigon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann misses with a hook
and Saigon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lachmann's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann fails with the takedown
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lachmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Saigon digs a good hook to Lachmann's body.
Saigon throws a head kick but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Lachmann shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lachmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Lachmann misses
and Lachmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saigon.
Saigon moves out of range as Lachmann strikes.
Lachmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saigon misses with a body kick.
Saigon slips a jab from Lachmann.
Lachmann moves out of range as Saigon throws a body kick.
Lachmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Lachmann backs off Saigon throws a huge counter combo but Lachmann manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Saigon lands the left hand.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Saigon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lachmann with a body shot.
Lachmann goes for a double leg but Saigon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saigon continues to drive forward.
Saigon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saigon slows down the pace here.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saigon tries to land knees in the clinch but Lachmann avoids the damage to the body.
Lachmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saigon smiles and moves away.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lachmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saigon as he avoids it easily.
And Saigon responds with a good body kick, but Lachmann manages to step out the way in time.
Lachmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lachmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
Lachmann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#TD#
Lachmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lachmann lands in his opponent's guard.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Saigon has Lachmann pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Saigon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnny Saigon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Saigon has his hands on Lachmann's head, controlling the position.
Lachmann is pushing down on Saigon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saigon is fighting to maintain full guard but Lachmann has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lachmann is thwarting Saigon's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon gets back to full guard.
Saigon pulls Lachmann in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saigon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
After the fight, Johnny Saigon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Quigley throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Quigley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Saigon.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon cracks Quigley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Saigon.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Quigley's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Saigon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Quigley avoids it.
Saigon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quigley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Quigley. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Quigley.
Saigon connects with a solid leg kick.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saigon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quigley scrambles back to his feet.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Quigley misses.
It looked like Saigon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quigley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saigon can pounce on him.
Saigon misses with a looping left.
Quigley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saigon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quigley's knee momentarily.
Quigley looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Quigley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saigon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quigley swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Quigley.
Quigley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saigon can pounce on him.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a three punch combo that has Quigley backing up. Quigley nods at Saigon to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Saigon misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saigon! #T3#
Saigon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quigley on the side of the head.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon throws a leg kick
and Quigley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quigley misses with an uppercut
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon takes one to the side of the head.
Quigley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Saigon throws a head kick that Quigley semi-blocks.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice shot lands for Quigley.#ROC2#Saigon is rocked!
Quigley flashes Saigon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Saigon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Saigon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Quigley punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
Our winner, Matthew Quigley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Johnny Saigon spoke after the fight, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 169
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Saigon thows a body kick. Oliva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saigon throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Oliva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliva lands with an overhand left.
Saigon scores with a kick to the body.
Saigon fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Saigon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon trying to control the action but Oliva is working from the bottom. #T1#
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saigon prevents Oliva from improving his position.
Oliva trying to hold on to Saigon's head to control him but Saigon postures up.
Oliva is not content to let Saigon control the position.
Oliva keeping hold of Saigon's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saigon moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Saigon slips the punch.
Saigon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saigon just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Oliva finds it's target.
Saigon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oliva tries to clinch but Saigon moves out of range.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Saigon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Saigon slips a straight right by Oliva.
Saigon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Oliva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Saigon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
Saigon swinging wildly here.
Oliva misses with a combination
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Saigon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oliva lands a nice shot that snaps Saigon's head back.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
Saigon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliva looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saigon throws a push kick but Oliva slaps the foot to one side.
Saigon is looking to wear down Oliva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saigon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliva scores with a jab. Saigon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Saigon looks to land a body kick but Oliva moved away.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon tries to counter by clinching up but Oliva breaks away and moves out of range.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Saigon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saigon. #T2#
Oliva takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Saigon tenderised Oliva's leg. Oliva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliva moves out of range of the body kick.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Saigon avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Saigon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Saigon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saigon.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Saigon moved away.#T3#
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Saigon lands with a nice body punch.
Saigon keeps the fight on the outside.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saigon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliva's sensitive parts.
Oliva misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Saigon - just one landing.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Saigon throws a low kick, looking for Oliva's leg but Oliva calmly moves out of range.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saigon.
Saigon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good shot there by Oliva.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Saigon counters with a series of strikes. Oliva will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Oliva throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Oliva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Saigon.
Saigon lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Saigon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with an outside leg kick.
Saigon just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Saigon throws a counter high kick but Oliva was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Oliva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
Saigon moves in looking to clinch but Oliva pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saigon with a nice calf kick.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva tries to clinch there but Saigon circles away.
Saigon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Oliva.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Saigon misses with a two punch combination.
Saigon connects with a single shot there.
Oliva throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Oliva throws a good cross that connects.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Saigon's legs.
Saigon jabs Oliva right on the nose. Oliva blinks but takes it well.
Saigon thumps Oliva with a low kick.
Oliva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Saigon slips under a jab from Oliva.
Saigon lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Saigon lands a body shot.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saigon doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Saigon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oliva with a hook.
Saigon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
Saigon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliva under the eye.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.#T4#
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliva swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saigon slips a jab from Oliva.
A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
Saigon is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon is looking to counter the offense by Oliva and move into the clinch.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Saigon blocks the low kick.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Saigon.
Well Saigon 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Saigon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 156
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Saigon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saigon stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saigon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnny Saigon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon thuds a left hand into James's body.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saigon scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Saigon 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.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saigon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saigon scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Saigon lands with a nice body punch.
Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Saigon. #T2#
Saigon lands with a kick to the ribs.
James walks into a straight right hand from Saigon.
Saigon lands a slapping body shot.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saigon.#T3#
Saigon lands a nice shot to the body.
Saigon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saigon scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Saigon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saigon lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Saigon connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saigon can pounce on him.
Saigon is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saigon stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saigon lands with a nice body punch.
Saigon lands a jab to the head.
Saigon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saigon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Saigon lands a slapping body shot.
Saigon lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saigon.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
James is breathing heavily.
Saigon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Saigon trying to control the position but James is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Saigon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James seems a little lost for a moment, as Saigon dominates the positioning.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saigon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James prevents Saigon from moving into mount.
Saigon scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon taking a breather here.
Saigon cracks James with a big right hand but James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Saigon controlling the position from side mount.
Saigon is working James over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon tries to move into full mount but can't pass James's legs.
Saigon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Saigon controls the position.
Saigon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
James tries to buck Saigon off but Saigon is having none of it.
Saigon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt James will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Saigon.
James looking for a sweep but Saigon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Saigon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saigon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Saigon.#SUB#
Saigon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saigon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Saigon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saigon 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.
Saigon controlling the position easily from mount.
Saigon dominating with strikes here.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saigon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saigon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon lands a couple of good shots and James has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saigon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure James doesn't escape. #SUB#
Saigon looking for the RNC.
James is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Saigon working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon connects with a body shot.
Saigon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Saigon persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon delivers a nice body kick.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saigon dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Saigon's head and hops out.#T1#
Saigon throws a one two combo.
Saigon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saigon clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Saigon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saigon throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saigon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#T3#
Saigon punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Saigon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saigon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saigon jabs at James's body.
Johnny Saigon is winning the standup battle so far.
Saigon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.#T4#
Saigon cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saigon jabs at James's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Saigon scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saigon 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:24
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
A less than humble Johnny Saigon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 147
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Saigon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saigon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruiha misses with a body shot.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Ruiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruiha lands with a cross.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruiha throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruiha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Ruiha backs off Saigon throws a huge counter combo but Ruiha manages to avoid it all.
Saigon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Ruiha's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiha misses with a jab to the body
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
Saigon throws a sloppy head kick and Ruiha moves out of range easily.
Saigon slips under a jab from Ruiha.#T1#
Ruiha throws a body shot but no joy.
Saigon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saigon throws a front kick that sends Ruiha stumbling back into the cage.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Ruiha throws a lazy uppercut
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Ruiha.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Ruiha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
A jab lands there for Saigon.
Ruiha throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saigon slips under a jab from Ruiha.
Saigon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Saigon scores with the left hand. Ruiha knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruiha lands a jab to Saigon's midsection.
Saigon walks straight into a right hand from Ruiha - that's dropped him! Ruiha jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Saigon from any more punishment! Saigon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Saigon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Veainu if he has to take too many more of those.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu 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.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saigon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu throws the left hand but Saigon avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Veainu misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Saigon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Saigon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veainu.#T1#
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Veainu tests Saigon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saigon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veainu.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saigon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saigon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Saigon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veainu misses with a left hand
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Saigon misses its intended target.
Saigon throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Saigon's head but Saigon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
Saigon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saigon counters with a good, hard body kick but Veainu shrugs it off. #T3#
A jab from Veainu misses.
Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Saigon ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Saigon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saigon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saigon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Saigon's head but Saigon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu lands a jab.#ROC#Saigon is rocked!#T4#
Saigon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Saigon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saigon slips a straight right by Veainu.
Saigon seems to have recovered his senses.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saigon.
Saigon jabs Veainu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Veainu drops Saigon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saigon looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Veainu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Are you kidding me?! Veainu ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Saigon clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Johnny Saigon spoke after the fight, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 135
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Lachmann throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Lachmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saigon's guard.
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saigon looking for a sweep. Not yet Saigon, not yet.
Saigon controlling Lachmann's posture.
Saigon trying to keep a closed guard but Lachmann is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saigon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saigon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon has his hands on Lachmann's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lachmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lachmann closes the distance but Saigon moves to the side
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Saigon throws a hook to the side of Lachmann's head but Lachmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lachmann tries for a takedown but Saigon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Saigon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lachmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Lachmann slips under a jab.
Johnny Saigon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Saigon. Beautiful body shot.
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saigon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lachmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Saigon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Saigon is keeping the position.
Saigon looking for a sweep. Not yet Saigon, not yet. #T3#
Saigon has his hands on Lachmann's head, controlling the position.
Lachmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saigon trying to control the position.
Saigon trying to control the position here.
Saigon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Lachmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saigon keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saigon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lachmann rather than just go for the knockout.
Lachmann misses with an uppercut
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lachmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saigon throws out the jab.
Saigon throws a leg kick which misses Lachmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Lachmann tries to avoid it.
Lachmann misses with a left hand
and Saigon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lachmann really felt that one!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachmann missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Lachmann.
Saigon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lachmann's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lachmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saigon throws a body kick that misses.
Saigon's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saigon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lachmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saigon misses with a looping right.
Lachmann blocks a jab.
Lachmann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown but Saigon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Lachmann drives through and clinches with Saigon against the cage.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann jumps guard but Saigon stands there with Lachmann around his waist. Lachmann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lachmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Saigon slows down the pace here.
Saigon digs a right hand into Lachmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lachmann's gas tank.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon is struggling to control the position.
Saigon stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Saigon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lachmann is just out of range.
Lachmann throws an off balance right hand
and Saigon counters with a left to the body.
Saigon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lachmann shoots and misses
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon dips to his left and cracks Lachmann with an uppercut!#T2#
Saigon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saigon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lachmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Saigon.
Saigon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lachmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Saigon coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saigon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lachmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saigon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lachmann misses the shot to the body.
Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lachmann.
Lachmann attempts a counter takedown but Saigon avoids it well and moves away.
Lachmann misses with a body shot.
Saigon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Lachmann throws a lazy body kick
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Saigon misses with a head kick.
Lachmann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saigon.
Lachmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Saigon tries to sprawl out of it but Lachmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saigon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lachmann misses with an uppercut
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lachmann thinking.
Saigon lands a jab to the head.
Lachmann avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Saigon does it's job there.
Saigon lands a jab to Lachmann's midsection.#T4#
Lachmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
Lachmann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Lachmann misses the target.
Lachmann shoots in and drives through. Saigon sprawls well.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saigon looks to throw the jab but Lachmann is out of range.
Lachmann slips a jab from Saigon.
Lachmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lachmann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Lachmann attempts a counter takedown but Saigon avoids it well and moves away.
Saigon takes a swing at Lachmann's ribcage but misses.
Lachmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Saigon throws an overhand right that lands on Lachmann's shoulder, as Lachmann tries to avoid the shot.
Lachmann tries to counter with a takedown but Saigon is quick to defend against it.
Nice straight punches there by Saigon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saigon.
Lachmann avoids the body shot from Saigon.
Lachmann tries to counter with a takedown but Saigon is quick to defend against it.
Saigon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lachmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saigon counters with a head kick.
Saigon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saigon scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lachmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnny Saigon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1##TD#
Lachmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saigon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saigon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saigon content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lachmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saigon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Saigon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saigon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saigon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Lachmann wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saigon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saigon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saigon content to stall in guard here.
Ludwig Lachmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saigon tries to free his leg and advance position but Lachmann is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lachmann 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.
Lachmann working a defensive guard but Saigon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lachmann tries to buck Saigon off but Saigon is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Lachmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lachmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Saigon controls the position.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saigon working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lachmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Saigon feints and then cracks Lachmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lachmann down.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Lachmann's body.
Saigon lands a nice shot that snaps Lachmann's head back.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saigon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon tests Lachmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lachmann throws a leg kick but Saigon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ludwig Lachmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Saigon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saigon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lachmann. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saigon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
A less than humble Johnny Saigon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Jones wants to clinch but Saigon slips to the side
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Saigon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saigon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saigon scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Saigon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saigon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones wants to control but Saigon is keeping busy.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Saigon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saigon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Saigon unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saigon controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Saigon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Saigon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saigon controlling from the full mount.
Jones 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.
Saigon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saigon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones 's face.
Saigon content just to control the position here.
Saigon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saigon controlling from mount. #T3#
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saigon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Saigon controlling from the full mount.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saigon controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Saigon continues to stall.#SUB#
Saigon working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Saigon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saigon controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Saigon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saigon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Jones .
Jones misses the jab.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saigon has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saigon throws out a powerful jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon lands with a cross. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saigon, as that shot connected. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Saigon finish him?
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Saigon scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! Saigon smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Saigon!
Johnny Saigon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 125
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Hand lands a body shot.
Hand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon misses with a few strikes there.
Hand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saigon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saigon has time to react.
The fighters circling - Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Saigon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hand defends it well.
Hand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Hand misses the target.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand misses with an uppercut
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saigon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hand in his tracks.
Saigon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hand throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hand.#T1#
Nice cross by Saigon.
Hand misses with a body shot
and Saigon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Saigon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hand throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Hand ducks right into an uppercut from Saigon.
Hand with a hook.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saigon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hand off the cage and back into range.
Saigon throws out a loose jab but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saigon clobbers Hand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hand swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Saigon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saigon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Saigon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hand missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saigon with a nice cross.
Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saigon.
Hand lands a nice looking body shot.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Saigon loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saigon misses with a hook.
Saigon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hand's head.
Saigon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hand throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Hand.
Saigon misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand walks into a jab.
Hand looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
Saigon's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saigon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hand cracks Saigon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Saigon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Hand's body.
Hand misses with a looping right.
Hand cracks a nice hook into Saigon's ribs.
Hand lands with a nice body punch.
Hand misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Saigon has Hand up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Saigon trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Hand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Hand scores with a punch to the head.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saigon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saigon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Hand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon lands a nice shot that snaps Hand's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saigon lands a jab to Hand's midsection.
Hand throws a nice looking combination but Saigon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saigon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hand takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Saigon throws a right hand that Hand ducks under and follows up with a left that Hand also avoids with ease.
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
Hand lands an overhand right.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Hand's body.
Saigon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Saigon is rocked!
Hand looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
Hand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hand lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saigon falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hand dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Hand!
A victorious Diamond Hand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Saigon ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley cracks a nice hook into Saigon's ribs.
Quigley throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Quigley misses with a hook
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Quigley takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
A combination from Saigon does no damage.
Quigley 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.
Quigley connects with a looping right hand.
Quigley throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a stiff right hand.
Saigon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quigley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Saigon staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saigon misses with a straight left.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quigley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Saigon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saigon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quigley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Quigley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quigley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saigon throws a combination. Quigley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saigon slips a jab from Quigley.
Quigley throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Saigon.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quigley.
Saigon looks to land a right hand but Quigley moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quigley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saigon digs a good body shot into Quigley's ribs.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking. #T2#
Quigley looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quigley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saigon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Quigley takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley misses with a body shot.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Quigley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon slips under a jab.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon throws a head kick but Quigley moves out of range.
Quigley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quigley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saigon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Quigley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley misses with a hook. Saigon ducked under it nicely.
Saigon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quigley. Quigley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saigon scores with the left hand. Quigley knows he should have avoided that one.
Quigley cracks Saigon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quigley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quigley throws a big shot that misses.
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quigley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saigon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Quigley misses.
Saigon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quigley throws a hook to the side of Saigon's head but Saigon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Quigley swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Quigley is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Saigon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quigley in his tracks.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Quigley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking.
Quigley slips a jab and a cross from Saigon.
Quigley misses the shot to the body.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley throws the left hand but Saigon avoids the punch easily.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saigon tries to clinch but Quigley moves out of range.
Matthew Quigley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quigley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Saigon misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Quigley manages to avoid it.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Saigon lands a jab.
Quigley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quigley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quigley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saigon has time to react.
Saigon throws a shot from downtown. Quigley moves away and avoids it.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD2#
Quigley cracks Saigon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Saigon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Quigley finish him? #ROC2#Saigon is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Quigley is just out of range.
Oh Saigon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Quigley misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Saigon drops his hands momentarily. Quigley doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Saigon staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Saigon doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
A victorious Matthew Quigley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Saigon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Saigon. #TD#
Tan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saigon's guard.
Tan won't allow Saigon to sweep him here.
Tan won't allow Saigon to get back to his feet.
Tan is looking to work some ground and pound but Saigon has wrist control.
Tan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tan content to stall in guard here.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon managing to control the position.
Tan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tan throws a strike but Saigon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Tan looking for a sweep. Not yet Tan, not yet.
Tan is looking to sweep but instead, Saigon has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Saigon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saigon wants to stand up but Tan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Saigon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tan keeps working.
Saigon prevents Tan from improving his position.
Tan is trying to control but Saigon passes into side control! #T2#
Saigon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saigon off and has taken his back!
Tan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Saigon wants to control his opponent's hands but Tan gets his hands free.
Tan missing with strikes.
Tan is working the ground and pound. Can Saigon escape?
A lull in the action here.
Tan lands a shot to the body.
Saigon avoids the strikes from Tan.
Tan is trying to stick to Saigon's back but Saigon is turning into Tan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saigon.
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!
Tan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Saigon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saigon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tan looking for a sweep. Not yet Tan, not yet.
Tan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tan trying to strike off his back.
Saigon stopping the sweep attempt from Tan.
Tan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saigon stays in close to Tan's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Saigon stands up and waves to Tan to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saigon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saigon's corner calls for a 1-2. Saigon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saigon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tan tries for a takedown but Saigon circles away easily
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon lands with a nice combination. Tan backs away looking to recover.
Saigon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tan at a distance.
Saigon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon 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#
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Saigon scores with a jab to the body.
Tan tries for a takedown but Saigon circles away easily
and Saigon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saigon lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saigon!
Saigon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saigon duly obliges. #ROC2#Tan is rocked!
Big Zac Tan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tan looks for a takedown but Saigon sprawls well.
Tan shoots in and drives through. Saigon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Zac Tan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saigon moves out of range of the leg kick from Tan.
Saigon throws a series of strikes that have Tan backpedaling.
Oh Tan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Saigon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tan. Saigon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Saigon!
A less than humble Johnny Saigon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Big Zac Tan spoke after the fight, saying 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'.

Event: Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saigon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saigon's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saigon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saigon lands an overhand right.
Jab by Saigon.#TD#
Scott gets the takedown into side control.
Saigon is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saigon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saigon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saigon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Saigon wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saigon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott is thwarting Saigon's attempts to control the position.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scott is pressing down on Saigon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saigon is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Saigon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saigon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scott tries to clinch but Saigon moves out of range.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.#T3##CL#
Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saigon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saigon lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Scott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Saigon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Scott escapes and throws Saigon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Saigon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Saigon tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T4#
Scott controlling the pace.
Saigon is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saigon avoid being mounted?
Scott wants to pass the guard but Saigon is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Scott dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saigon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Saigon shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Saigon.
A jab from Scott misses.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Saigon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Saigon cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scott lands a really nice looking cross but Saigon seems unphased.
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saigon defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott misses with the combination. #T1#
Scott misses with a straight right.
Saigon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Saigon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Scott forces Saigon back against the cage and clinches.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scott.
Scott fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saigon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scott jumps guard but Saigon stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saigon is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saigon jumps guard but Scott stands there with Saigon around his waist. Saigon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott misses with a body punch. #T2#
Saigon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Scott pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saigon stalling in the clinch.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saigon can do to turn this around?
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saigon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott tries to pull guard but Saigon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Saigon's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon looking to stall.
Scott pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saigon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Scott prevents Saigon from breaking the clinch.
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Saigon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Saigon breaks from the clinch.
Scott looks to clinch
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
David Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott is looking to clinch but Saigon is avoiding it.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Saigon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saigon connects with a body shot.
Saigon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Scott misses with the combination.
Saigon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Scott is looking to clinch but Saigon is avoiding it.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
Saigon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scott. Scott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saigon sprawls well. Saigon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saigon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott tries to clinch but Saigon is having none of it.
Saigon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Scott darts in and clinches Saigon up against the cage.
Saigon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to Scott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scott can't get the takedown.
Scott jumps guard but Saigon stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Saigon avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage. #TD2#
Saigon jumps guard.
Saigon working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saigon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Saigon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Saigon is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Scott just content to control the position. #SUB#
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scott slows the pace down. #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.
Saigon is looking for a sweep.
Saigon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back!
Saigon punches the canvas rather than the man.
Scott staying busy and making it hard for Saigon to control.
Scott wants to escape the position.
Saigon struggling to land strikes to the head as Scott covers up.
Saigon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Scott trying to control the position but Saigon manages to sink in the hooks.
Scott breaks Saigon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Saigon trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Saigon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saigon working a defensive guard but Scott manages to pass into side control anyway.
Scott in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Saigon tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Saigon sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Scott content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott wants to pass the guard but Saigon is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Scott!
A victorious David Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Johnny Saigon had this to say: 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Saigon darts in looking for a takedown but Foote gets double underhooks and turns Saigon into the cage.
Foote is looking for a counter combo.
Saigon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saigon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foote.
Foote tries to clinch up
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saigon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foote swivels and escapes.#CL#
Foote gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Foote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote working aggressively here. #BC2#
Saigon manages to break the clinch.
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foote fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foote throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foote throws a leg kick
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foote scores with the left hand. Saigon knows he should have avoided that one.
Foote checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saigon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote closes the distance but Saigon moves to the side
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foote thinking.
Foote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foote throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foote moves away.
Foote seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saigon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sheldy Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon lands with a hook. Foote tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foote is looking to clinch.
Saigon swats away the attempt to clinch by Foote.#T2#
Foote throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foote thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saigon swats away the attempt to clinch by Foote.
Saigon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sheldy Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Saigon.
Foote throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick and Saigon moves out of range easily.
Saigon throws out a counter right but Foote avoids it with no problem.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Foote rushes Saigon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Saigon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saigon misses with a looping right.
Foote throws a head kick but Saigon moves out of range.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
Saigon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Foote, as that shot connected.
Foote tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Foote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Saigon. That snapped Foote's head back.
Foote misses with a low kick.
Saigon works Foote's body with a nice hook.
Foote tries to clinch up
and Saigon counters with a stiff right hand.
Foote fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foote looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saigon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foote was well out of range. Poor timing from Saigon.
Foote ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saigon moves away.
A head kick misses from Foote.
Saigon tests Foote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saigon blocks a head kick by Foote.
Saigon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sheldy Foote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saigon lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Foote moves into range and clinches up with Saigon.
I was talking to Foote's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Foote.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Saigon manages to break the clinch.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Foote lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Foote wants to clinch but Saigon slips to the side
and Saigon counters with a left to the body.
Saigon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Saigon. Beautiful body shot.
Foote takes one to the chin there.
Foote tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Foote swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Foote rather than just go for the knockout.
Saigon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Foote moves to clinch but Saigon breaks away
and Saigon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon 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#
Foote takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saigon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Saigon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saigon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Foote dodges the punch combination from Saigon.
Foote wants to clinch
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Foote rushes Saigon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Saigon.
Foote has a couple of punches blocked by Saigon.
Foote misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saigon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foote pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saigon.
Saigon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foote makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Saigon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foote softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Saigon breaks the clinch.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Foote wants to clinch up but Saigon keeps it at a distance.
Saigon scores with a nice head shot.
Foote misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Foote misses.
Foote misses with a two punch combination.
Foote has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foote there as he acknowledges the shot.
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saigon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foote closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saigon counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saigon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saigon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Foote misses
and Saigon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foote has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Foote looks to throw a body kick
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foote throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Foote misses with a head kick.
Saigon lands a jab-cross combination.
Foote misses with a head kick.
Saigon avoids the head kick by Foote.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foote throws a lazy head kick
and Saigon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saigon misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Foote misses the target.
A head kick misses from Foote. #T3#
Foote throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foote momentarily.
Saigon misses with the combination. #CL#
Foote has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Saigon avoids the damage to the body.
Saigon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foote smiles and moves away.
Saigon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foote at a distance.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saigon lands a nice shot that snaps Foote's head back.
Saigon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foote misses with a body kick. #T4#
Saigon digs a good body shot into Foote's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saigon takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Foote misses.
Saigon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saigon just misses with a punch to the body.
Foote misses with a body kick.
Foote checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Foote was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saigon.
Nice straight punches there by Saigon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saigon.
Saigon throws a nice looking combination but Foote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foote appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Sheldy Foote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foote misses with a hook. Saigon ducked under it nicely.
Foote wants to clinch but Saigon slips to the side
and Saigon counters with a three punch combo that has Foote backing up. Foote nods at Saigon to acknowledge the strikes.
Foote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foote thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon lunges at Foote with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foote's hand. #CL#
Foote moves into range and clinches up with Saigon.#BC2#
Saigon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foote looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Saigon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Foote throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foote takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foote.
Saigon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saigon.
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Saigon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Foote tries to clinch up.
Foote takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Foote tries to land a front kick but Saigon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Foote drops his hands momentarily and Saigon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saigon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Foote clinches up with Saigon and pushes him back against the cage.
Sheldy Foote has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Saigon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Foote clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Foote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saigon's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saigon.
Foote misses with some punches.
Saigon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saigon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foote misses with some punches.
Saigon is looking to control Foote's arms but Foote gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saigon has his back to the cage.
Foote misses with some punches.
Foote throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saigon blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Saigon dodges an elbow strike from Foote.
Saigon lands a shoulder strike.
Foote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saigon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!#BC2#
Saigon manages to break the clinch.
Saigon lands a right hook to the body.
Saigon punishes Foote's body with a nice straight punch.
Foote throws a head kick but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saigon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saigon jabs Foote to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Saigon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saigon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Saigon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Foote fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saigon! But no joy.
Saigon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Foote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Foote throws a head kick but Saigon moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foote takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Foote tries to clinch up.
Foote tries to clinch up
and Saigon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saigon blocks a head kick by Foote.
Saigon avoids a kick to the body.
Foote looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Foote tries to clinch up but Saigon circles away and keeps his distance.
Saigon lands a jab to the head.
Saigon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Saigon throws a leg kick that misses.
Foote buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saigon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon throws a nice looking combination but Foote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foote is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saigon, as that shot connected. #CL#
Foote drives through and clinches with Saigon against the cage.
Saigon managing to block the knees to the body from Foote.
Saigon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foote.
Saigon misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Foote being controlled against the cage.
Foote throws a head punch that misses.
Sheldy Foote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Saigon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foote misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saigon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
After the fight, Johnny Saigon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Vinogradov takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Saigon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saigon digs a good hook to Vinogradov's body.
Saigon loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
Saigon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vinogradov circles away quickly and effectively.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saigon on the side of the head.
Saigon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Saigon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saigon. #T1#
Saigon misses with an uppercut. Vinogradov saw that one coming.#TD2#
Vinogradov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vinogradov lands in his opponent's guard.
Vinogradov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saigon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saigon being controlled here, momentarily.
Saigon keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.
Saigon pulls Vinogradov in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Vinogradov slips nicely into half guard.
Vinogradov wants to control but Saigon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Saigon is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saigon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saigon is controlling Vinogradov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saigon trying to hold on to Vinogradov's head to control him but Vinogradov postures up.
Vinogradov throws a strike but Saigon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vinogradov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saigon working a defensive guard but Vinogradov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Saigon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saigon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saigon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vinogradov working away.#SUB2#
Vinogradov tries for a kimura but Saigon is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Vinogradov.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vinogradov wants to control but Saigon is keeping him busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saigon struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Vinogradov finds it's target.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Saigon.
It seemed like Vinogradov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saigon defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand.
Saigon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saigon throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov lands a right hook to the body.
Saigon misses the shot to the body.
Vinogradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinogradov moves away.
Vinogradov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
Good exchange - Saigon coming out on top.
Saigon throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Saigon misses the target.
Vinogradov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saigon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vinogradov scrambles back to his feet.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saigon. Saigon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnny Saigon is winning the standup battle so far.
Saigon defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Saigon moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Saigon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saigon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Saigon is out of range.
Saigon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saigon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Saigon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Saigon lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Vinogradov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saigon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Vinogradov tries to counter it with a takedown but Saigon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saigon misses the shot to the body.
Vinogradov throws out a counter right but Saigon avoids it with no problem.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vinogradov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saigon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4##TD2#
Vinogradov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saigon can't do much from the bottom here.
Vinogradov has control of an arm but Saigon manages to advance to Vinogradov's back!
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!
Saigon biding his time, controlling Vinogradov.
I really don't envy Vinogradov right now.
Vinogradov trying to control the action but Saigon just sinks the hooks in.
Vinogradov wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saigon napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Vinogradov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saigon sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon trying to hold on to Vinogradov's head to control him but Vinogradov postures up.
Saigon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vinogradov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Vinogradov trying to control the action but Saigon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saigon actively working from the bottom here.
Vinogradov works his way into full mount!
Vinogradov controlling his opponent.
Vinogradov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB2#
Vinogradov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Saigon looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vinogradov! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Johnny Saigon had this to say: 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Saigon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzgerald looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Saigon lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Saigon misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Saigon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzgerald takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saigon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Saigon.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Saigon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Saigon avoids it.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Fitzgerald throws a big counter combination but Saigon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Saigon moves out of range easily.
Saigon swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saigon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saigon jabs Fitzgerald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saigon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzgerald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Fitzgerald is looking to score with low kicks.
Saigon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saigon just misses with a punch to the body.
Saigon with a nice cross.
Saigon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzgerald circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgerald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saigon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fitzgerald rather than just go for the knockout.
Saigon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter punch.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saigon scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saigon unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon misses with a straight right.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
Saigon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Saigon sees coming a mile off.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Johnny Saigon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a good low kick that Saigon was not able to check.
Saigon throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.#T4#
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saigon.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fitzgerald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saigon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Saigon throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saigon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Saigon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
We've been informed that Saigon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saigon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saigon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saigon throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzgerald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon 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#
Fitzgerald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saigon connects with a nice looking jab.
Saigon works the jab nicely.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Fitzgerald was looking to counter with a kick there.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saigon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saigon throws out the jab.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saigon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saigon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saigon misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saigon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
A jab from Saigon does it's job there.
Fitzgerald is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzgerald motions for Saigon to come forward. Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saigon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon wants to land a leg kick but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Saigon wants to clinch but Fitzgerald slips to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Saigon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fitzgerald with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Saigon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzgerald throws out a leg kick but Saigon moves out of range and Fitzgerald only half commits.
Saigon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Saigon.
Saigon lands with a hook. Fitzgerald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald wants to slow Saigon down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzgerald tries to land a leg kick but Saigon saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzgerald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saigon to score with a decent uppercut.
Saigon blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgerald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saigon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Fitzgerald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saigon.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald avoids the head kick by Saigon.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Saigon.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Saigon moves out of range easily.
A big left from Saigon misses.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Saigon throws out a leg kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range and Saigon only half commits.
Fitzgerald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Saigon. That snapped Fitzgerald's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
Saigon misses the jab.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saigon throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Saigon.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saigon connects with the punch.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Saigon.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon lands a right hook to the body.
Saigon thows a leg kick but Fitzgerald checks it
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Saigon will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Saigon is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Saigon.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Saigon misses with a body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Saigon 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 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boyd Fitzgerald!
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1#
Saigon cracks Kogir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saigon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saigon throws a leg kick
and Kogir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saigon slips under a jab from Kogir.
Kogir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saigon's corner calls for a 1-2. Saigon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kogir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Saigon misses its intended target.
Saigon lands a jab.
Saigon works over Kogir's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogir slips under a jab.
Kogir seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saigon misses with a hook
and Kogir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saigon throws a right hand that misses
and Kogir counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab lands there for Saigon.#T1#
Saigon misses with a low kick as Kogir jumps back.
Kogir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saigon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kogir.
Saigon looks to land a body kick but Kogir moved away.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kogir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Kogir does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Kogir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saigon lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Saigon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saigon is defended easily by Kogir.
It looked like Kogir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saigon.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Saigon lands a glancing blow to the side of Kogir's head.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses.
Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon. #CL2#
Saigon darts in and clinches Kogir up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saigon misses with an elbow over the top.
Saigon has Kogir pushed against the cage.
Kogir lands a shot to the body.
Saigon trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Saigon decides to pull guard. #T3#
Saigon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kogir stopping the sweep attempt from Saigon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saigon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kogir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kogir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kogir trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom.
Saigon is trying to control the position but Kogir postures up.
Kogir trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saigon is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kogir wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Saigon is now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Saigon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kogir is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Saigon!
Johnny Saigon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saigon!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saigon is trying to control Kennedy 's posture but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Kennedy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Saigon is trying to escape and Kennedy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Saigon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kennedy ! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Kennedy !
The defeated Johnny Saigon had this to say: 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021

#R1#
Fist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saigon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fist walks into a jab.
Fist throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Saigon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saigon throws a series of punches but Fist moves out of range.
Saigon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fist throws a nice looking combination but Saigon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Saigon darts in and clinches Fist up against the cage.
Saigon stalling in the clinch.
Saigon misses with a knee to the head.
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fist prevents the takedown attempt.
Saigon misses with an elbow strike.
Fist managing to block the knees to the body from Saigon. #T1#
Saigon is trying to stall.
Saigon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saigon misses with a body punch.
Saigon throws an elbow but it misses.
Saigon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saigon lands a right hand.
Saigon stalls. #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.
Saigon tries to land knees in the clinch but Fist avoids the damage to the body.
Saigon effectively controlling the action here.
Saigon tries to work over Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fist being controlled against the cage.
Saigon misses with a punch to the body.
Fist prevents a body shot from Saigon.
Saigon tries a knee to the head but Fist blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Fist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saigon fails to land. #T3#
Fist gets underhooks to prevent Saigon's takedown attempt.
Saigon stalling in the clinch.
Saigon lands with a right to the head.
Fist can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Saigon breaks from the clinch.
Saigon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iron Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Saigon.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saigon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Fist misses with a series of wild punches.
Saigon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
Fist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Saigon slips a jab and a cross from Fist.
Fist misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
Saigon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Saigon.
Fist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saigon lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming.
Saigon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist misses with a few strikes there.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fist misses with a series of wild punches.
Saigon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Saigon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fist checks a low kick from Saigon.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Saigon. Those never looked like landing.
Fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saigon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saigon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fist. Fist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fist looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Saigon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist avoids the head kick by Saigon.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saigon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fist back to the cage. Saigon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Fist misses.
Iron Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Fist.
Sloppy strikes from Fist. Those never looked like landing.
Saigon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Saigon catches Fist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saigon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saigon slips under a jab.
Saigon scores with the left hand. Fist knows he should have avoided that one.
Fist tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saigon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saigon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Saigon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saigon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fist's head backwards.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist misses with the combination.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saigon.
Fist takes one to the chin there.
Saigon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saigon connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Saigon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saigon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fist tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Saigon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saigon looks to land a combination but Fist avoids it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iron Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Saigon lands a jab to the nose.
Saigon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saigon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fist throws a combination that misses
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Saigon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saigon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saigon scores with a shot to the body.
Fist throws a series of punches but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon scores with the left hand. Fist knows he should have avoided that one.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fist walks into a left hand.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saigon jabs Fist right on the nose. Fist blinks but takes it well.
Fist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saigon throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Saigon tries to bum rush Fist with a series of wild strikes but Fist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon throws a solid leg kick but Fist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saigon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saigon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saigon throws a push kick but Fist slaps the foot to one side.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saigon feints and then cracks Fist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fist down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saigon.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Saigon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fist throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease.
Saigon lands a nice hook to Fist's body. Fist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fist feints a jab promting Saigon to slip. Fist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saigon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Saigon takes one to the chin there.
Saigon tries to clinch but Fist is having none of it.
Saigon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fist backs up against the cage.
Saigon 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.
Saigon tries to clinch there but Fist circles away.
A combination from Fist does no damage.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist is looking to wear down Saigon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saigon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Fist misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saigon scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon misses with a head kick.
Fist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Fist misses.
Saigon misses with a head kick.
Saigon tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Fist looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saigon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Fist misses.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saigon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saigon cracks Fist with a good jab.
Fist looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon is looking to land body kicks.
Fist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fist throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fist misses with a looping right.#T2#
A shot to the body from Fist misses
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Fist. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Fist does no damage.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saigon counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist checks a leg kick.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist tries to move into range but Saigon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Fist misses with a double jab
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Saigon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fist on the side of the head.
Fist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saigon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Fist does no damage.
Saigon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saigon.
Fist swinging wildly here.
Saigon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saigon with a jab.
Saigon misses with a low kick.
Saigon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saigon connects with a right hand. Fist shakes it off.
Fist takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Saigon throws a head kick that misses.
Fist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saigon lands with a cross.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saigon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fist misses with a body punch
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Saigon.#TD2#
Saigon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saigon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
Johnny Saigon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
Kogir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kogir throws a looping overhand right but Saigon ducks down to avoid it.
Kogir stuns Saigon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kogir misses with a hook.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range.
Kogir lands a slapping body shot.
Kogir misses the shot to the body.
Saigon tries to clinch there but Kogir circles away.
Kogir throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kogir motions for Saigon to come forward. Kogir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Saigon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kogir.
Kogir swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kogir.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogir. Saigon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kogir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saigon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saigon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Saigon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saigon.
Saigon throws a hook but Kogir blocks it.
Kogir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saigon swings for the body but Kogir moves out of range.
Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogir.
Kogir throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Kogir loads up on a big right hand but Saigon slips the punch.
Kogir avoids the body shot from Saigon.
A shot to the liver by Saigon. Beautiful body shot.
Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Kogir takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Saigon throws a poor cross that misses
and Kogir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kogir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Kogir throws a series of punches but Saigon avoids them all with ease.
Kogir throws a body shot but no joy.
Kogir throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saigon is looking to wear down Kogir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Kogir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kogir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kogir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saigon.
Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon clobbers Kogir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kogir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kogir.
Saigon throws a body punch but Kogir moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saigon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saigon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kogir throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
Kogir misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saigon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Saigon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kogir slips under a jab.
Kogir misses with a looping right.
Kogir slips under a jab from Saigon.
Saigon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon slips a straight right by Kogir.
Saigon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kogir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kogir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kogir just misses with a punch to the body.
Saigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kogir.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kogir.
Kogir moves out of range of the leg kick from Saigon.
Saigon throws out a loose jab but Kogir uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Saigon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Kogir misses with a body shot.
Saigon throws a head kick but Kogir moves out of range.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses.
Saigon throws a wild body kick that Kogir sees coming a mile off.
Kogir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saigon momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kogir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
Saigon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kogir scores with a three punch combo!
Saigon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Kogir.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ganny Kogir 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#
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Kogir.
Saigon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kogir lands with a nice body punch.
Saigon lands a really nice looking cross but Kogir seems unphased.
Kogir scores with a one two! Saigon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saigon's corner calls for a 1-2. Saigon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kogir connects with a body shot.
Kogir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saigon moves away.
Kogir looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Kogir just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saigon.
Kogir swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kogir is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogir swats away the attempt to clinch by Saigon.
Kogir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saigon with a body shot.#T1#
Saigon throws a looping overhand right but Kogir ducks down to avoid it.
Saigon lands a nice shot to the body.
Saigon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Kogir.
Ganny Kogir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saigon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kogir to score with a decent uppercut.
Saigon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kogir lands a right hook to the body.
Kogir lands with a shot to the body.
Kogir misses with a wild body shot.
Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saigon lands with a straight right. Kogir didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Saigon.
Kogir misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Saigon misses
and Kogir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kogir misses with a straight right. #T2#
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!
Kogir throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Saigon lands a lovely overhand right.
Kogir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saigon connects with a nice looking jab.
Kogir slips a jab from Saigon.
Kogir jabs Saigon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kogir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kogir.
A counter left hand to the body from Saigon misses its target.
Saigon wants to land a leg kick but Kogir is out of range.
As Saigon backs off Kogir throws a huge counter combo but Saigon manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Kogir misses.
Saigon scores with a nice head shot.
Kogir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saigon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Kogir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kogir misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kogir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kogir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saigon lands with a nice combination. Kogir backs away looking to recover.
Saigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kogir.
Kogir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saigon.
Kogir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kogir just manages to avoid it.
Saigon throws a body punch but Kogir moves out of range.
Kogir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saigon misses with a low kick as Kogir jumps back.
Saigon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Saigon lands.
Kogir throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
Kogir takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Saigon swings for the body but Kogir moves out of range.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Kogir.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saigon throws a good cross that connects.
Kogir misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Saigon misses.
Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogir.
A jab from Saigon misses.
Saigon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kogir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kogir.
Kogir lands a two punch combo.
Kogir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saigon connects with a crisp jab.
Kogir throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saigon misses the target.
Saigon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ganny Kogir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Saigon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kogir moves out of range as Saigon strikes.
Saigon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Kogir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saigon scores with a body shot.
Saigon misses with a series of wild punches.
Kogir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saigon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kogir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Kogir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kogir throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Kogir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saigon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kogir misses with a looping right.
Kogir takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Saigon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kogir scores with a body shot.
Kogir throws a series of punches but Saigon avoids them all with ease.
Saigon is looking to counter punch.
Saigon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Saigon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kogir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saigon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saigon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saigon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kogir.
Kogir misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogir. Saigon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kogir throws a body shot but no joy.
Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Kogir cracks Saigon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Saigon misses with a series of wild punches.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Saigon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kogir to score with a decent uppercut.
Saigon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Kogir catches Saigon right on the button with a cross.
Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Kogir jabs at Saigon's body.
Kogir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kogir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kogir misses with the combination.
Kogir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a two punch combo.
Johnny Saigon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kogir tries a low kick but Saigon avoids it.
Saigon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kogir throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease.
Kogir misses with a looping right.
Saigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kogir.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses.
Saigon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saigon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kogir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses.
Kogir digs a good hook to Saigon's body.
Kogir punishes Saigon's body with a nice straight punch.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogir is just out of range.
Kogir now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kogir misses the shot to the body.
Kogir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Kogir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saigon takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kogir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kogir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kogir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kogir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saigon doesn't seem bothered though.
Saigon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kogir circles away quickly and effectively.
Kogir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Kogir.
Kogir cracks Saigon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kogir looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Ganny Kogir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saigon throws a head kick but Kogir moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ganny Kogir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kogir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ganny Kogir!
In defeat, Johnny Saigon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 55
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Saigon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Lachmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lachmann is working for a kimura but Saigon is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Lachmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saigon is just riding it out for now. Lachmann eventually gives up the hold.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but Saigon defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lachmann is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Saigon gets full guard.#SUB#
Lachmann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saigon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lachmann, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lachmann is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Saigon has his hands clasped together but Lachmann extends and breaks Saigon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lachmann.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 44
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Saigon connects with a right hand. Custard shakes it off.
Custard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saigon as he jumps to the side.
Custard has his takedown stuffed
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Custard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnny Saigon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon catches Custard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saigon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Custard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Custard misses with a shot to the body
and Saigon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saigon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saigon duly obliges.
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!
Saigon lands a nice shot that snaps Custard's head back.
Custard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saigon tries to clinch but Custard is having none of it.
Custard tries to clinch but Saigon is having none of it.
Custard shoots and misses
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arcadius Custard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Saigon lands a jab to Custard's midsection.
Custard misses with a combination
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Saigon catches Custard right on the button with a cross.
Saigon scores with a shot to the body.
Saigon throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Saigon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saigon.
Saigon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Custard on the side of the head.
Custard shoots in looking for a takedown. Saigon tries to sprawl out of it but Custard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saigon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Custard is breathing heavily.
Saigon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saigon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Custard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Custard fails with a takedown attempt.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon scores with a hook to the body. Custard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon throws a push kick but Custard slaps the foot to one side.
Custard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Custard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saigon scores with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Custard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saigon - the referee stops the clock and Custard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saigon. Custard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saigon lands with a good body shot.
Saigon connects with a body shot.
Custard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Custard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saigon punishes Custard's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saigon is looking to clinch.
It looked like Custard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Saigon as he connects with a hook.
Custard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saigon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Custard.
Custard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saigon scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Saigon.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saigon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saigon tries to clinch but Custard moves out of range.
Saigon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Custard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saigon lands with a nice body punch.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Custard. Custard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saigon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Custard wants to clinch but Saigon slips to the side
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saigon! #ROC2#Custard is rocked!
Custard takes one on the button.
Oh Custard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saigon drops Custard with a naaaaasty hook - Custard is in real trouble here! Saigon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Saigon!
Johnny Saigon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Arcadius Custard spoke after the fight, saying 'Big thanks for my family, friends and fans for all the support they give me. Respect for my opponent for the good fight. See you all soon!'.

Event: Highland 27
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Saigon defending well as Fisticuffs loads up on a big left hand.
Fisticuffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook. Saigon ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Saigon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fisticuffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Fisticuffs moves into range and clinches up with Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisticuffs.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches. #TD#
Saigon jumps guard.
Saigon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fisticuffs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisticuffs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Saigon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisticuffs is one step ahead there.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Saigon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fisticuffs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saigon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saigon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fisticuffs postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fisticuffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisticuffs throws a right hand that misses
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Fisticuffs loads up on a big right hand but Saigon slips the punch.#CL2#
Fisticuffs moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon. #T2#
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saigon misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Fisticuffs as the two fighters clinch.
Fisticuffs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Saigon.
Saigon blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Saigon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saigon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Saigon jumps guard but Fisticuffs stands there with Saigon around his waist. Saigon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saigon looking to slow down the pace here.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saigon lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Fisticuffs pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Saigon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Saigon.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Saigon avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Saigon is trying to break free.
Saigon blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saigon.
Saigon tries to circle away but Fisticuffs has him pinned against the cage.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saigon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraro Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fisticuffs misses with a left hand
and Fisticuffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saigon jabs Fisticuffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fisticuffs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisticuffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Saigon.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Fisticuffs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fisticuffs closes the distance but Saigon moves to the side
and Saigon counters with a series of strikes. Fisticuffs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saigon catches Fisticuffs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saigon lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight right.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Fisticuffs manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saigon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fisticuffs ducks under a wild hook from Saigon.
Fisticuffs throws a jab when Saigon was well out of range.
Saigon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torraro Fisticuffs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Saigon lands with a good body shot.
Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Saigon.
Saigon connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Saigon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Fisticuffs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon shoots in for a takedown but Fisticuffs shows good takedown defense.
Saigon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisticuffs's waist but Fisticuffs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saigon off to one side.
Fisticuffs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Fisticuffs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saigon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisticuffs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fisticuffs looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.#CL2#
Fisticuffs drives through and clinches with Saigon against the cage.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saigon gets through Fisticuffs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisticuffs tries to work over Saigon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Saigon controls the action.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Saigon's head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Saigon.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Saigon blocks it.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Saigon tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon trying to control the position but instead, Fisticuffs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saigon into the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Saigon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs. #T4#
Saigon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Fisticuffs on the inside.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Saigon.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saigon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Fisticuffs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Saigon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fisticuffs or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torraro Fisticuffs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Fisticuffs instigates a clinch.
Torraro Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs gets through Saigon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Saigon tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saigon working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Saigon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saigon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saigon is trying to force a seperation but Fisticuffs has the dominant position.#T1#
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Saigon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Saigon.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs scores with a hook to the body.
Saigon trying to stall but Fisticuffs improves his position.
Saigon misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saigon stalling in the clinch.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Saigon scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##TD#
Saigon pulls guard effortlessly.
Saigon 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saigon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisticuffs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisticuffs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saigon.
Saigon stops Fisticuffs from getting back to his feet.
Saigon is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisticuffs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saigon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
Saigon throwing shots but Fisticuffs is blocking nicely.
Saigon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisticuffs!
Johnny Saigon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Saigon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisticuffs because Saigon loaded up on that one.
Saigon tries to control but Fisticuffs wriggling away.
Saigon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torraro Fisticuffs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saigon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Saigon trying to control but Fisticuffs is having none of it. #T4#
Fisticuffs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saigon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saigon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saigon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Saigon looking to secure an arm triangle but Fisticuffs defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fisticuffs 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Highland 15
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Saigon slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy , before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Kennedy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saigon's half guard.
Kennedy uses his free foot to push down on Saigon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saigon.
Kennedy looking to ground and pound but Saigon is blocking nicely.
Saigon blocking the ground and pound.
Kennedy lands a heavy elbow.
Saigon is desperately trying to improve his position but Kennedy has a good base and remains in mount.
Kennedy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saigon tries to hold on but Kennedy pushes him away.
Kennedy with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Saigon is rocked!#T1#
Kennedy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Saigon badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kennedy around the waist but Kennedy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kennedy is the winner by TKO! Kennedy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Kennedy !
The defeated Johnny Saigon had this to say: 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2021

#R1#
Rennid throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Saigon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rennid tries to land a front kick but Saigon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saigon throws a body punch but Rennid moves out of range.
Saigon cracks a nice hook into Rennid's ribs.#CL#
Saigon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rennid, pushing him back against the cage.
Saigon is pushing Rennid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saigon prevents Rennid from breaking the clinch.
Saigon has Rennid pressed against the cage, preventing Rennid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saigon lands with a left to the head.
Rennid tries to circle away but Saigon has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Saigon.
Rennid is trying to break the clinch but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Saigon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johnny Saigon.
Rennid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Rennid dives in for a single leg takedown but Saigon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnny Saigon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rennid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rennid stuns Saigon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Saigon moves into range and clinches up with Rennid.
Saigon slows down the pace here.
Saigon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rennid up against the cage.
Rennid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rennid letting Saigon take a breather here.
Saigon throws a head punch that misses.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Rennid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rennid is looking to break free of the clinch but Saigon has double underhooks.
Saigon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saigon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saigon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saigon digs a right hand into Rennid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rennid's gas tank.
Saigon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saigon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saigon has Rennid pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Saigon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johnny Saigon.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rennid.
A little feinted left hand from Saigon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rennid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Saigon slips under a jab from Rennid.#CL#
Saigon instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Saigon. #TD#
Saigon gets control of Rennid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saigon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saigon wants to hit a sweep here but Rennid passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saigon there! #SU2#
Rennid get's back to his feet.
Saigon lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Saigon.
Rennid looks to throw a body kick
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saigon leaves Rennid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Rennid falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Rennid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Saigon moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rennid being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saigon. #TD#
Saigon drags the fight down to the ground.
Saigon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rennid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saigon is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Saigon closes the distance and clinches.
Saigon stalling the fight.
Saigon is pushing Rennid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saigon has Rennid pressed against the cage.
Saigon scores with a hook to the body.
Saigon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rennids head.
Saigon lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saigon lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saigon.
Saigon controlling the action here for a moment.
Saigon stalls. #T1#
Rennid is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saigon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rennid tries to break free but Saigon pushes him back against the cage.
Saigon has Rennid pushed against the cage.
Rennid is trying to push Saigon away but Saigon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rennid has had enough of the clinch but Saigon keeps him there for the moment.
Rennid managing to block the knees to the body from Saigon.
Rennid has had enough of the clinch but Saigon keeps him there for the moment.
Saigon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saigon is stalling here.
Rennid blocking some punches. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rennid wants to break free but Saigon has control.
Saigon taking a breather.
Rennid tries to break free but Saigon pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saigon.
Johnny Saigon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saigon scores with a shoulder strike.
Saigon scores with a shoulder strike.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rennid's elbow.
Rennid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rennid blocks the elbow strike.
Saigon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Saigon.
Saigon pushes Rennid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Saigon. #T3#
Saigon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saigon.
Rennid tries to circle away but Saigon has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rennid wants to break free but Saigon has control.
Rennid is trying to break the clinch but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Saigon.
Saigon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rennid can do to turn this around?
Saigon is leaning against Rennid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saigon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Saigon presses Rennid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saigon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rennid letting Saigon take a breather here.
Saigon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saigon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Saigon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saigon lands an uppercut.
Saigon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saigon has Rennid pressed against the cage, preventing Rennid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saigon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saigon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rennid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rennid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saigon.
A telegraphed right hand from Rennid misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Saigon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saigon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rennid misses with the body kick
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rennid misses the shot to the body.
Saigon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rennid on the side of the head.
Rennid scores with a nice strike.
Saigon slips under a jab.
Anigav Rennid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rennid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saigon at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon takes a swing at Rennid's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Saigon clinches up with Rennid and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Saigon.
Saigon slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Saigon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rennid's efforts to push away.
Saigon has a couple of punches blocked by Rennid.
Rennid wants to get back to striking at distance but Saigon won't allow it.
Rennid is trying to force a seperation but Saigon has the dominant position.
Rennid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rennid's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saigon.
Saigon stalls.
Nice body punch from Saigon - that landed with a thud.
Saigon misses with some punches.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rennid tries to circle away but Saigon has him pinned against the cage.
Saigon tries to work over Rennid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saigon slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rennid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Saigon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rennid uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saigon is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saigon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saigon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnny Saigon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Saigon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saigon continues to stall.
Saigon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rennid misses the target.
Rennid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rennid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Rennid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rennid misses with a few strikes there.
Rennid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rennid throws a right and a left that Saigon avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon moves out of range as Rennid strikes.
Rennid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rennid.
A left lands for Saigon.
Anigav Rennid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rennid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saigon 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!

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