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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Highlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scottie Highlander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Snake Snake!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Highlander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snake slips a jab from Highlander.
Snake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highlander.
Snake shoots in and drives through. Highlander sprawls well.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Highlander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Highlander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Highlander closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highlander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snake tries to clinch up.
Highlander misses with the combination.
Highlander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highlander throws a series of punches but Snake avoids them all with ease.
Highlander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highlander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snake.
Highlander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highlander throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Highlander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snake shoots in and drives through. Highlander sprawls well.
Scottie Highlander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snake Snake.
Highlander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Highlander scores with a three punch combo!
Highlander is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Snake or perhaps it was just good defense by Highlander which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Highlander.
Highlander connects with the punch.
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Highlander as he jumps to the side.
Highlander cracks Snake with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake is looking to clinch.
Highlander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snake momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highlander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snake tries to clinch up.
Snake is trying desperately to land a takedown but Highlander is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Snake.
Snake fails to land with a series of punches.
Highlander misses with a two punch combination.
Snake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Highlander.
Highlander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Highlander is predictable there
and Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Snake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snake wants a takedown but no success here.
Snake is looking for a takedown.
Snake tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Highlander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Highlander's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Highlander defends easily.
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Highlander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highlander wants to stand but Snake is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highlander seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Highlander dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Highlander misses.
Highlander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snake's head.
Highlander misses with a double jab
and Snake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Highlander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highlander jabs at Snake's body.
Scottie Highlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highlander throws a right and a left that Snake avoids nicely.
Snake tries to clinch up but Highlander circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Highlander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highlander.
Highlander scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highlander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scottie Highlander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highlander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snake circles away quickly and effectively.
Snake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highlander misses with a hook.
Highlander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Highlander throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snake counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Highlander misses with an uppercut.
Scottie Highlander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snake tries a head kick but it misses.
Highlander swinging wildly here.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Highlander.
Snake dodges the punch combination from Highlander.
Snake tries to clinch but Highlander moves out of range.
Snake shoots in looking for a takedown. Highlander tries to sprawl out of it but Snake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Highlander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Highlander tries to bum rush Snake with a series of wild strikes but Snake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Highlander is fending him off so far but Snake persists. Nope, Highlander circles away and we're back to standing.
Scottie Highlander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snake Snake.
Highlander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Highlander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Highlander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Highlander.
Snake tries to clinch up but Highlander circles away and keeps his distance.
Highlander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snake closes the distance and clinches up with Highlander, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes Highlander against the cage but Highlander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Highlander leaves Snake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
A jab lands there for Highlander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Highlander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snake.
Highlander throws a series of punches but Snake moves out of range.
Highlander fails to land with a series of punches.
Highlander is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Highlander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Highlander tries to bum rush Snake with a series of wild strikes but Snake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snake clinches.
Snake looking for a takedown.
Highlander is trying to push Snake away but Snake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Highlander avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake is trying to break the clinch but Highlander is controlling him.
Highlander is trying to break the clinch but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Highlander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snake tries to score a body lock takedown but Highlander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Highlander is trying to push Snake away but Snake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snake can't get the takedown.
Highlander wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Highlander smiles and moves away.
Highlander scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Highlander dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Highlander lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Highlander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snake shoots in looking for a takedown but Highlander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Highlander misses with the combination.
Highlander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Highlander throws a nice looking combination but Snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Highlander tries to bum rush Snake with a series of wild strikes but Snake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Highlander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snake tries for a takedown but Highlander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Highlander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Highlander.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Highlander fails to land with a series of punches.
Snake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Highlander, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highlander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scottie Highlander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snake Snake.
Snake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Highlander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snake taking a breather.
Snake prevents Highlander from breaking the clinch.
Snake has Highlander pressed against the cage, preventing Highlander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snake is looking for a takedown.
Highlander wants to break free but Snake has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highlander taking a breather.
Snake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Highlander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Highlander pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snake back to the cage. Highlander follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Highlander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Highlander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Highlander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Highlander fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highlander throws a nice looking combination but Snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Highlander.
Snake avoids a kick to the body.
Highlander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highlander is trying to push Snake away but Snake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snake wants a takedown but no success here.
Snake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Highlander's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake has Highlander pressed against the cage, preventing Highlander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Highlander working hard to break the clinch.
Highlander is pressed up against the cage. Snake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Highlander down to the mat. Highlander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Highlander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Highlander throws a series of punches but Snake avoids them all with ease.
Scottie Highlander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highlander slaps away a takedown attempt from Snake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Highlander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snake Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highlander throws a nice looking combination but Snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Highlander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highlander, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie Highlander!
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