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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Strashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Highjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highjack has chosen The Outsider - A Perfect Circle as his entrance music. Remi Highjack told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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188 cm
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210 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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191 cm
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Strashko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Highjack! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Highjack 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 Strashko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strashko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Strashko throws a nice looking combination but Highjack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fighters circling - Strashko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Strashko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Laboratorium in the buildup to the fight. Strashko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Highjack to counter with a crisp jab. Strashko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Highjack on his heels. He'll look to pass Highjack's guard now, I'm sure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Highjack has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strashko throws a big right hand that misses. Highjack keeping full guard, as Strashko tries to pass. Strashko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strashko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Highjack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Strashko throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Highjack darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Strashko doesn't manage to clinch there - Highjack circles away.
Strashko scores with a jab. Strashko throws out a powerful jab. Highjack moves away from the strike by Strashko. Donk. Highjack catches Strashko right on the button with a cross. Highjack avoids the head kick by Strashko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strashko is defended easily by Highjack.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strashko scores with a hook to the body. Highjack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Strashko punishes Highjack's body with a nice straight punch. Highjack throws a jab but it's blocked by Strashko. A punch combination from Strashko misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Highjack does no damage. Highjack scores with a shot to the body.
Strashko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strashko swings widly with a right hand
and Highjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Highjack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A momentary lapse in concentration from Highjack enables Strashko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Highjack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Highjack is pulling down on Strashko's head. It's preventing any offense from Strashko, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strashko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Strashko 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. Strashko throws a strike but Highjack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Highjack trying to control the position from guard on top but Strashko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Highjack controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Highjack trying to control the position from guard on top but Strashko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strashko controlling the position. Highjack wants to control from the top but Strashko keeps moving. Highjack postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Highjack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Strashko throws a body punch but Highjack moves out of range. Strashko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Strashko dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Highjack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Strashko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A telegraphed right hand from Strashko misses the target. Highjack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Highjack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Strashko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Highjack. Highjack tries to counter with a clinch but Strashko shakes him off and moves away. Strashko looks to score with a jab to the body but Highjack is just out of range. Highjack throws out a leg kick but Strashko moves out of range and Highjack only half commits. Strashko throws a lazy right hand but Highjack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strashko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highjack swivels and escapes. Strashko shoots in for a takedown but Highjack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Highjack throws a body shot but no joy. Strashko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Highjack momentarily.
Strashko connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strashko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Highjack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strashko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Strashko tries to clinch but Highjack is having none of it. Strashko darts in and clinches Highjack up against the cage. Highjack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Strashko tries a body shot but Highjack blocks it.
Strashko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strashko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Highjack can do to turn this around? A short left from Strashko. Highjack misses with a punch to the body.
Highjack lands a body punch. Highjack lands a left hand.
Highjack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Highjack throws a series of punches but Strashko moves out of range. Strashko misses with a wild body shot. Remi Highjack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Highjack punishes Strashko's body with a nice straight punch. Strashko takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Highjack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Highjack feints a jab and as Strashko dips his head, Highjack unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Strashko right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Strashko falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Highjack smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Remi Highjack! An out of breath and clearly excited Remi Highjack thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). Ivan Strashko spoke after the fight, saying 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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