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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laguna Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bayani De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highwind comes to the cage accompanied by The Mars Volta - Inertic Esp. Bayani De Guzman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Laguna Highwind's chin.
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laguna Highwind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bayani De Guzman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Guzman misses the jab.
De Guzman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Highwind. That did some damage!
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman gets a clinch.
De Guzman can't find room to land a body shot as Highwind controls the action.
De Guzman misses with a knee to the head.
De Guzman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Highwind.
De Guzman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Guzman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Highwind blocks a body shot from De Guzman.
Highwind stalling in the clinch but De Guzman improves position.
De Guzman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Guzman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Guzman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from De Guzman as Highwind shoots in.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highwind drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Highwind scores with punches from side control.
Highwind misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De Guzman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Guzman defending against the ground and pound.
De Guzman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Highwind has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highwind misses with the ground and pound.
Highwind advances nicely into full mount.
De Guzman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Highwind 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.
Highwind working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but De Guzman slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
De Guzman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highwind prevents De Guzman from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highwind.
Highwind missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Guzman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highwind.
De Guzman won't allow Highwind to pass to mount.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Guzman defending well though.
Highwind trying to pass the guard but De Guzman defending well.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Highwind working over De Guzman with some ground and pound. De Guzman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Highwind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Guzman defending well though.
Highwind prevents De Guzman from standing back up.
Highwind sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Guzman defending well though.
Highwind wants to free his trapped foot but De Guzman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Highwind is trying to control the action in half guard but De Guzman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Highwind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Guzman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Highwind.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Guzman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Highwind.
Highwind pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Guzman is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laguna Highwind dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Highwind fails with the takedown
and De Guzman counters with a nice uppercut.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
De Guzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Highwind shoots in for a takedown but De Guzman shows good takedown defense.
Highwind shoots and misses
and De Guzman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laguna Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highwind changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Guzman tries to avoid it but Highwind manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Guzman to the ground. De Guzman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Highwind misses with a takedown attempt
and De Guzman counters with a right hand to the body.
De Guzman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Highwind swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Guzman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Highwind in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Highwind's sensitive parts.
De Guzman tried to score with a low kick but Highwind checks it.
De Guzman clinches with his opponent.
De Guzman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Guzman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Highwind drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Guzman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De Guzman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Guzman digs a right hand into Highwind's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highwind's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Guzman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind wants the takedown. De Guzman is fighting it off but Highwind persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in De Guzman's guard against the cage.
De Guzman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Highwind.
De Guzman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Guzman feints a jab promting Highwind to slip. De Guzman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Highwind slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Highwind moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Highwind shoots for a double leg takedown but De Guzman sprawls well. He's pushed Highwind's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Guzman digs a good hook to Highwind's body.
Highwind with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Guzman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman slaps away a takedown attempt from Highwind, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Guzman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Highwind.
Highwind shoots in for a double leg but De Guzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Guzman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Guzman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman is pressing down on Highwind's thigh, looking to free his foot. Highwind is holding on for now.
De Guzman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Highwind defends it well.
De Guzman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayani De Guzman 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. This is the final round!
Highwind scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Highwind throwing shots but De Guzman is blocking nicely.
Highwind trying to control from half guard but De Guzman is working away.
Highwind missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Highwind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Highwind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Highwind missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Highwind throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Guzman to regain full guard.
De Guzman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman wants to stand up but Highwind is controlling him.
De Guzman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Highwind working some strikes from top position.
Highwind keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Guzman's head.
Highwind throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Guzman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highwind distracts De Guzman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Highwind postures up in De Guzman's guard and throws a big left but De Guzman blocks it.
Laguna Highwind overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Guzman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Highwind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Highwind accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Highwind throws a strike but De Guzman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Highwind wants to sweep here but De Guzman controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman tries to free his leg and advance position but Highwind is retaining full guard.
De Guzmanis looking to pass into half guard but Highwind pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Highwind is in guard.
Highwind pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Guzman is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Highwind accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Highwind working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highwind lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Highwind prevents De Guzman from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Highwind missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Guzman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Highwind with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Guzman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highwind wants to pass the guard but De Guzman is keeping the position.
Highwind prevents De Guzman from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Guzman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Highwind throws a strike but De Guzman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laguna Highwind showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Highwind 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laguna Highwind!
Our winner, Laguna Highwind, 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.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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