PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 243 p4p, 212 weight class) and Hjallis Kalske (ranked 35 p4p, 29 weight class). Hightower comes into the arena with The Power blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hightower
vs
Kalske

207 cm
28
242
25 - 4 - 0

190 cm
28
230
11 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hightower sprawls well. Hightower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalske gets slowly back to his feet.
Hightower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Hightower closes the distance and clinches.
Hightower putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalske in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalske blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalske blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalske lands a nice shot to the body.
Hightower lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hightower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hightower lands with a right to the head.
Hightower putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalske in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalske working aggressively here.
Kalske is trying to force a seperation but Hightower has the dominant position.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalske.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalske looks winded!
Hightower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Kalske blocks it.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
Kalske on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalske makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalske.
Hightower landing knees to the head.
Kalske on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalske avoids it.
Hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Hightower.
Hightower misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalske is defending well for now.
Hightower utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hightower working Kalske over with knees to the body.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
Kalske can't break the clinch.
Kalske can't break the clinch.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Kalske blocks it.
Kalske managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Hightower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Kalske avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Kalske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hightower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Hightower misses with some punches.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower lands with a left to the head.
Kalske is trying to break the clinch but Hightower has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower working Kalske over with knees to the body.
Hightower lands with a right to the head.
Kalske blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hightower working aggressively here.
Kalske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Kalske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalske changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hightower fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hightower lands a jab.
Kalske throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske checks a leg kick.
Kalske misses with a hook. Hightower ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower blocks a low kick nicely.
Hightower slips a straight right by Kalske.
Hightower lands with an overhand left.
Hightower lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower checks a leg kick.
Kalske tries to work over Hightower's front leg with a kick but Hightower checks it.
Hightower feints and then cracks Kalske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalske down.
Hightower cracks Kalske with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hightower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hightower throws a lazy uppercut

and Kalske counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Hightower keeps moving.
Kalske is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kalske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalske throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalske tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hightower is able to avoid easily.
Hightower throws a hook to the side of Kalske's head but Kalske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hightower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalske can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Hightower. That snapped Kalske's head back.
Hightower connects with a solid leg kick.
Hightower throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
Kalske sizes up Hightower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalske takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jason Hightower is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalske throws a right hand that misses
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
Hightower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalske.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jason Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower thuds a left hand into Kalske's body.
Hightower misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kalske counter with a right hand.
Hightower lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hightower lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower wants to clinch up but Kalske keeps it at a distance.
Hightower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hightower misses the target.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Kalske.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalske swings widly with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a thumping low kick.
Jason Hightower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalske tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hightower.
A lazy left from Hightower finds it's target.
Hightower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalske keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalske feints a counter leg kick.
Hightower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower thows a leg kick but Kalske checks it
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
Hightower throws a low kick, looking for Kalske's leg but Kalske calmly moves out of range.
Kalske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hightower.
Kalske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hightower misses the jab.
Kalske lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot by Kalske.
Hightower lands a head shot.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske moves away from the strike by Hightower.
Kalske with the counter takedown but Hightower avoids it easily.
Kalske's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hightower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hightower swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalske checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalske as he connects with a hook.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hightower as he avoids it easily.
Kalske throws a hook to the side of Hightower's head but Hightower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalske takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Hightower.
Kalske shoots in but no luck this time.
Hightower scores with the left hand. Kalske knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hightower dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hightower rushes Kalske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hjallis Kalske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Hightower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalske backwards.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalske has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalske is defending well for now.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalske.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Kalske on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kalske manages to break the clinch.
Kalske fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalske in his tracks.
Kalske has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske moves away from the strike by Hightower.
Kalske misses with a hook.
Hightower lands a slapping body shot.
Hightower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick lands for Hightower.
Hightower takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hightower lands a body shot.
Hightower tests Kalske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hightower wants to clinch up but Kalske keeps it at a distance.
Hightower lands a body shot.
Hightower works Kalske's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Hightower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hightower takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hightower throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalske.
Kalske scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hightower jabs Kalske to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Hightower clinches with his opponent.
Kalske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hightower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalske lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalske has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Kalske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalske is trying to force a seperation but Hightower has the dominant position.
Hightower working aggressively here.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hightower with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalske lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kalske breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hightower feints and then cracks Kalske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalske down.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.
Hightower takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hightower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalske in his tracks.
Kalske has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalske throws an off balance right hand
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Hightower.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske blocks a leg kick.
And Kalske tries to counter it with a takedown but Hightower pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kalske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hightower scores with a nice right hand.
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jason Hightower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Hightower throws a good cross that connects.
Hightower throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Hightower swings for the body but Kalske moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hightower as he connects with a hook.
Hightower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hightower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hightower, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

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