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 ​HIGHLAND GAMES 1 REVIEW
Diamond Andy (2-0) Vs Barney Gumble (2-0)
These were two of the top ranked competitors on The Island, and with a combined record of 5-0 with 5 stoppages, it was bound to end in disaster for one of the two fighters.
Gumble almost instantly secured a clinch. Both fighters are Muay Thai experts, but Gumble likes the thai plum while Andy is more of a striker.
Once Gumble had Andy caught, the fight was practically over. From that position, Barney smashed his opponent with punches to the head and body which opened up a nasty cut on Andy.
The referee was looking closer and closer, allowing Andy the time to separate and get back on winning ways, but alas it was not to be and Gumble manages to force the doctor to step in and call a halt to the contest.
Barney Gumble Wins by TKO (Cuts) at 2:29 of Round 1.
Jake Theodorou (2-0) Vs Jaymz Hetfield (2-0)
This was a classic situation where you had to think “What were you doing?”.
Jake has finished every opponent he has faced on the ground by ground and pound. In addition, he is a BJJ Purple belt. What in the world must have possessed Hetfield to pull guard? He managed to land an impressive sweep, but it wasn’t too long before Theodorou did the exact same thing, securing the top position and eventually finishing with GnP from the mount. It’s also worth noting that Jake Theodorou is a natural Middleweight. It will be interesting to see if he intends to continue fighting at Light Heavyweight and make a challenge for the title, or if he would prefer to move down and go for the newly added 185 strap.
Jake Theodorou Wins by TKO (Strikes) at 4:36 of Round 1.
Jason Newstead (2-0) Vs Eddie Kilpatrick (1-2)
Despite looking like the better striker in the early moments, Jason Newstead was quickly taken down by his Irish opponent. While on the ground, Kilpatrick showed an impressive mix of grappling, striking and searching for submissions.
Once Kilpatrick gained the mount position, Newstead was subjected to a world of pain which opened up a nasty laceration on his eye. Jason had trouble with cuts earlier in his career, and this time it was no different. The referee felt that the contest couldn’t continue, and the fight was stopped right in the final moments.
Eddie Kilpatrick Wins by TKO (Cuts) at 4:58 of Round 1.
JB Hendricks (1-0) Vs Danny Jonas (0-0)
Hendricks came out swinging and was landing some good accurate shots. Jonas seemed a little bit desperate to tie up and wanted absolutely nothing to do with his opponent’s striking game.
Despite eating some leather, Jonas eventually secured the clinch position and it was immediately evident why he was searching for it so much.
Once in the clinch, Jonas was landing vicious elbows to the face and impactful knees to Hendricks’ rib cage.
Once softened up, JB tried to defend against a knee to the body but Jonas mixed it up, going to the head. Hendricks was rocked, and a follow up knee secured the win for Danny Jonas in this Fight of the Night contest. For me, Hendricks was very impressive in enduring the damage he did, and not going down. The referee may have called for the bell but I think JB would have left his life on the line in there.
Danny Jonas Wins by TKO (Knees) at 4:27 of Round 1.
Rashid Kurmally (0-0-1) Vs Chiyono Fuji (0-0)
Fuji walks across the cage and lands a gigantic combo onto Kurmally. The Indian drops, instantly bloodied, while Fuji allows him the opportunity to stand up.
Once back on his feet, in comes Fuji with another right hand to earn the Knockout of the Night in just 5 seconds. Fuji’s power is nothing to be messed with.
Chiyono Fuji Wins by KO (Punch) at 0:05 of Round 1.
Urich Scherer (0-0) Vs Bison Bowden (0-0)
Bison Bowden Wins by Submission (RNC) at 4:55 of Round 1.
Francesco Toldo (0-0) Vs Viktor Flik (0-0)
Bison Bowden Wins by Submission (Kimura) at 1:55 of Round 1.
Matt Downes (1-0) Vs Samuel Jackson (0-1)
Matt Downes Wins by Submission (Kimura) at 3:25 of Round 1.
Billy Benson (0-2) Vs LightHeavy Weight (0-0)
LightHeavy Weight Wins by TKO (Cut) at 0:57 of Round 1.
Robert Cierznaik (0-2) Vs Unit Seven (0-0)
Unit Seven Wins by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 1:56 of Round 1.
FIGHT OF THE NIGHT
JB Hendricks Vs Danny Jonas
KNOCKOUT OF THE NIGHT
Chiyono Fuji
SUBMISSION OF THE NIGHT
Viktor Flik
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