Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 209
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lachmann enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lachmann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Lachmann has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lachmann wants to control but Lee passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Lee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lachmann tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Lee!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Robert Lee made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 186
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Koppia slips under a jab from Lachmann.
Koppia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lachmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Koppia.
Lachmann loads up on a big right hand but Koppia slips the punch.
Koppia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koppia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koppia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koppia throws a body punch but Lachmann moves out of range.
And Lachmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Koppia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Koppia. No joy for Lachmann on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Koppia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Koppia misses the target.
Koppia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lachmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koppia lands with a big left! Lachmann is wobbled badly! Koppia comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lachmann to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ottaa Koppia!
A very excited looking Ottaa Koppia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Lachmann misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saigon leaves Lachmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Saigon responds with a good body kick, but Lachmann manages to step out the way in time.
Lachmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lachmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saigon.
Lachmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lachmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saigon to score with a decent uppercut.
Saigon swings for the body but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saigon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lachmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Saigon takes a swing at Lachmann's ribcage but misses.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon blocks a head kick by Lachmann.
Lachmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saigon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Saigon throws a right hand that Lachmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Lachmann also avoids with ease.#TD#
Lachmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saigon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saigon is trying to control the position but Lachmann postures up. #SUB2#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lachmann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saigon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lachmann, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Lachmann looking for subs off his back but Saigon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saigon content to control rather than advance.
Lachmann trying to control from the bottom.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Saigon is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Saigon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachmann wants to improve his position but Saigon is controlling well. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saigon trying to mount his opponent but Lachmann defends it. #SUB2#
Saigon is looking for a kimura but Lachmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saigon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position.
Saigon wants to take a breather but Lachmann is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Saigon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lachmann is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saigon.
Lachmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lachmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lachmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Lachmann's body.
Lachmann just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Saigon misses.
A slow jab from Lachmann misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Lachmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lachmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saigon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lachmann somewhat.
Lachmann misses with a takedown
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Lachmann misses with a hook
and Lachmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lachmann misses the body punch
and Saigon counters with a good, hard body kick but Lachmann shrugs it off.
Saigon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lachmann's hands.
Lachmann fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saigon.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lachmann fails with the takedown.
Saigon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lachmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saigon counters with a nice body kick.
Lachmann with a poor takedown
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Saigon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lachmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Lachmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
Lachmann takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Lachmann ducks under a wild hook from Saigon.
Lachmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Saigon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lachmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saigon throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Saigon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saigon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Saigon to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saigon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Saigon tries to land knees in the clinch but Lachmann avoids the damage to the body.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saigon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lachmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saigon walks away with a smile on his face. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saigon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lachmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saigon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lachmann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saigon counters with a left to the body.
Saigon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saigon connects with a right hand. Lachmann shakes it off.
Lachmann swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Lachmann is looking to wear down Saigon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lachmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice body kick.
Saigon feints and then cracks Lachmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lachmann down.
Lachmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Saigon counters with a three punch combo that has Lachmann backing up. Lachmann nods at Saigon to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Saigon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Lachmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saigon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon looks to land a left hand but Lachmann moved out of range nicely.
Saigon misses with a double jab.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Lachmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Lachmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Lachmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Saigon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Saigon has closed the distance and engaged Lachmann in a clinch.
Saigon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Saigon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lachmann with a poor takedown
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Lachmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lachmann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lachmann misses the body punch
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saigon pinned against the cage. Saigon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann misses with a hook
and Saigon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lachmann's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann fails with the takedown
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lachmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Saigon digs a good hook to Lachmann's body.
Saigon throws a head kick but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Lachmann shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lachmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Lachmann misses
and Lachmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saigon.
Saigon moves out of range as Lachmann strikes.
Lachmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saigon misses with a body kick.
Saigon slips a jab from Lachmann.
Lachmann moves out of range as Saigon throws a body kick.
Lachmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Lachmann backs off Saigon throws a huge counter combo but Lachmann manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Saigon lands the left hand.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Saigon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lachmann with a body shot.
Lachmann goes for a double leg but Saigon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saigon continues to drive forward.
Saigon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saigon slows down the pace here.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saigon tries to land knees in the clinch but Lachmann avoids the damage to the body.
Lachmann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saigon smiles and moves away.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lachmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saigon as he avoids it easily.
And Saigon responds with a good body kick, but Lachmann manages to step out the way in time.
Lachmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lachmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
Lachmann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#TD#
Lachmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lachmann lands in his opponent's guard.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Saigon has Lachmann pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Saigon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnny Saigon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Saigon has his hands on Lachmann's head, controlling the position.
Lachmann is pushing down on Saigon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saigon is fighting to maintain full guard but Lachmann has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lachmann is thwarting Saigon's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon gets back to full guard.
Saigon pulls Lachmann in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saigon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
After the fight, Johnny Saigon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 179
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Lachmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lachmann lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass. #SUB#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass. #T1#
Lachmann is still trying to improve position.
Lachmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Lachmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Lachmann has control of the leg.
Scott is looking to control Lachmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Lachmann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lachmann is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Scott is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Scott defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lachmann's arms. #SUB2#
Lachmann patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Scott showing good submission defense here.
Lachmann is not going to allow Scott to sit and survive in this position.
Lachmann controlling well, preventing Scott from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Lachmann is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Scott has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Lachmann has the hooks in. Scott is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Scott is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Scott wants to escape the position.
Lachmann tries to keep control of the position but Scott is staying busy.#SUB2#
Lachmann looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Lachmann looking to break Scott's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Scott remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lachmann will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Lachmann looking to break Scott's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Scott remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lachmann will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB2#
Lachmann has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scott has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lachmann's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Scott is in bad spot here.
Lachmann struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Scott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Scott trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lachmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lachmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lachmann tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Lachmann jumps guard and drags Scott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Lachmann looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ludwig Lachmann has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Scott is pushing down on Lachmann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lachmann is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lachmann is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lachmann avoid being mounted?
Lachmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Lachmann is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Lachmann is working away.
Scott prevents Lachmann from improving his position.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Lachmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lachmann keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Scott passes to side control.
Lachmann is trying to escape the position but Scott is controlling the position.
Lachmann wants to control but Scott postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scott napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Lachmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lachmann tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Lachmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lachmann tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Lachmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lachmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott stops Lachmann from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lachmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scott was covering up waiting for the punch and Lachmann finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lachmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Lachmann looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lachmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lachmann has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Lachmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lachmann drops back looking for a leg! Scott is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scott manages to kick Lachmann off! Lachmann jumps back into Scott's guard.
Scott looking to control.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lachmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Scott working for a triangle but Lachmann defends it easily.
Lachmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lachmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lachmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Lachmann stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scott wants to control but Lachmann postures up.
Scott is not content to let Lachmann control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lachmann advances nicely into full mount.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Lachmann sits in half guard.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Lachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Lachmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lachmann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Lachmann shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lachmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lachmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones looks to clinch #TD#
and Lachmann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Lachmann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones ! #SUB#
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lachmann.
Lachmann fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lachmann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lachmann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones 's legs. #T1#
Lachmann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones !#SUB#
Lachmann looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well. #SUB#
Lachmann looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Lachmann working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones ! #T2##SUB#
Lachmann working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily. #SUB#
Lachmann is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Lachmann has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 153
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Oliva misses.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Lachmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliva tries to roll over but Lachmann keeps him under control.
Oliva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oliva won't allow Lachmann to pass to mount.
Oliva wants to improve his position but Lachmann is controlling well.
Oliva looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.
Lachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lachmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliva tries to roll over but Lachmann keeps him under control.
Oliva is still trying to improve position.
Oliva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oliva keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Lachmann stands and throws Oliva's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Lachmann advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Lachmann jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Oliva is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Oliva and Lachmann has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Oliva wants to control but Lachmann postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lachmann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oliva!
Oliva is just holding on here. Lachmann manages to take his back. #SUB#
Oliva fending off the submission attempt from Lachmann.
Lachmann is trying to stick to Oliva's back but Oliva is turning into Lachmann. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lachmann's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oliva.#T3#
Oliva throwing strikes from guard but Lachmann blocks nicely.
Lachmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Lachmann, not yet.
Lachmann trying to control the position.
Oliva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lachmann is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliva is looking to stand up but Lachmann won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Lachmann keeps moving. #SUB#
Lachmann looking for a guillotine here but Oliva defends easily.
Lachmann being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Lachmann looking for a guillotine here but Oliva defends easily.
Lachmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Oliva sizes up Lachmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lachmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Oliva lands a left and a right that send Lachmann crashing to the mat, dazed. Oliva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Lachmann is rocked!
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Lachmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lachmann drops his hands momentarily. Oliva doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lachmann staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lachmann doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biscuit Oliva!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Biscuit Oliva waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Lachmann rushes Askrew and presses him up against the cage.
Askrew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lachmann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Askrew tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Lachmann manages to pull guard.
Askrew trying to move into half guard but instead Lachmann has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Askrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lachmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askrew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Askrew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lachmann advances to half guard.
Askrew is refusing to be controlled, as Lachmann sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann trying to mount his opponent but Askrew defends it.
Lachmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Lachmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Askrew sees it coming and defends easily.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but Askrew defending well. #SUB#
Lachmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachmann wants to free his trapped foot but Askrew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lachmann uses his free foot to push down on Askrew's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Askrew.
Askrew is trying desperately to improve position.
Askrew gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askrew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lachmann. #T2#
Lachmann is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Askrew!
Askrew has given up his back. Will we see Lachmann going for some submissions?
Askrew tries to roll but Lachmann sticks to his back. #SUB#
Askrew is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lachmann gets his way! #SUB#
Askrew preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lachmann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lachmann is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Askrew with him. Askrew is trying to defend but Lachmann has an arm under the chin now! Askrew grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 135
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Lachmann throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Lachmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saigon's guard.
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saigon looking for a sweep. Not yet Saigon, not yet.
Saigon controlling Lachmann's posture.
Saigon trying to keep a closed guard but Lachmann is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saigon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saigon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon has his hands on Lachmann's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lachmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lachmann closes the distance but Saigon moves to the side
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Saigon throws a hook to the side of Lachmann's head but Lachmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lachmann tries for a takedown but Saigon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Saigon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lachmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Lachmann slips under a jab.
Johnny Saigon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Saigon. Beautiful body shot.
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saigon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lachmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Saigon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Saigon is keeping the position.
Saigon looking for a sweep. Not yet Saigon, not yet. #T3#
Saigon has his hands on Lachmann's head, controlling the position.
Lachmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saigon trying to control the position.
Saigon trying to control the position here.
Saigon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Lachmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saigon keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saigon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lachmann rather than just go for the knockout.
Lachmann misses with an uppercut
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lachmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saigon throws out the jab.
Saigon throws a leg kick which misses Lachmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Lachmann tries to avoid it.
Lachmann misses with a left hand
and Saigon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lachmann really felt that one!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachmann missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saigon throws a jab but it's blocked by Lachmann.
Saigon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lachmann's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lachmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saigon throws a body kick that misses.
Saigon's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saigon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lachmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saigon misses with a looping right.
Lachmann blocks a jab.
Lachmann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown but Saigon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Lachmann drives through and clinches with Saigon against the cage.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but Saigon won't allow it.
Lachmann jumps guard but Saigon stands there with Lachmann around his waist. Lachmann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lachmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Saigon slows down the pace here.
Saigon digs a right hand into Lachmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lachmann's gas tank.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon is struggling to control the position.
Saigon stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Saigon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lachmann is just out of range.
Lachmann throws an off balance right hand
and Saigon counters with a left to the body.
Saigon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lachmann shoots and misses
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon dips to his left and cracks Lachmann with an uppercut!#T2#
Saigon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saigon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lachmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Saigon.
Saigon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lachmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Saigon coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saigon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lachmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saigon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lachmann misses the shot to the body.
Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lachmann.
Lachmann attempts a counter takedown but Saigon avoids it well and moves away.
Lachmann misses with a body shot.
Saigon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Lachmann throws a lazy body kick
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Saigon misses with a head kick.
Lachmann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saigon.
Lachmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Saigon tries to sprawl out of it but Lachmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saigon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lachmann misses with an uppercut
and Saigon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lachmann thinking.
Saigon lands a jab to the head.
Lachmann avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Saigon does it's job there.
Saigon lands a jab to Lachmann's midsection.#T4#
Lachmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
Lachmann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Lachmann misses the target.
Lachmann shoots in and drives through. Saigon sprawls well.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saigon looks to throw the jab but Lachmann is out of range.
Lachmann slips a jab from Saigon.
Lachmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lachmann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Lachmann attempts a counter takedown but Saigon avoids it well and moves away.
Saigon takes a swing at Lachmann's ribcage but misses.
Lachmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Saigon throws an overhand right that lands on Lachmann's shoulder, as Lachmann tries to avoid the shot.
Lachmann tries to counter with a takedown but Saigon is quick to defend against it.
Nice straight punches there by Saigon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saigon.
Lachmann avoids the body shot from Saigon.
Lachmann tries to counter with a takedown but Saigon is quick to defend against it.
Saigon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lachmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saigon counters with a head kick.
Saigon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saigon scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lachmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnny Saigon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1##TD#
Lachmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saigon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saigon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saigon content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lachmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saigon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Saigon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saigon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saigon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Lachmann wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saigon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saigon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saigon content to stall in guard here.
Ludwig Lachmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saigon tries to free his leg and advance position but Lachmann is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lachmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lachmann working a defensive guard but Saigon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lachmann tries to buck Saigon off but Saigon is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Lachmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lachmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Saigon controls the position.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saigon working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lachmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Saigon feints and then cracks Lachmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lachmann down.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Lachmann's body.
Saigon lands a nice shot that snaps Lachmann's head back.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saigon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon tests Lachmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lachmann throws a leg kick but Saigon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ludwig Lachmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Saigon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saigon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lachmann. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saigon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
A less than humble Johnny Saigon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Sakuraba misses with a right hand #TD#
and Lachmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachmann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lachmann is trying to move to mount but Sakuraba reverses beautifully and ends up in Lachmann's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann trying to control the position.
Sakuraba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Lachmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving. #SUB#
Lachmann has gone for a leg lock! Sakuraba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lachmann's guard.#REVB#
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Lachmann keeps moving. #SUB#
Lachmann looking for subs off his back but Sakuraba has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Lachmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Lachmann is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Lachmann is having none of it. #T3#
Lachmann gets full guard.#SUB#
Lachmann looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Lachmann trying to control the position.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lachmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lachmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.#SUB#
Lachmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lachmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Lachmann's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Lachmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Lachmann is working hard here to advance position.
Lachmann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Sakuraba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage.
Lachmann wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sakuraba still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sakuraba has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.
Lachmann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sakuraba's best efforts.#SUB#
Lachmann looking for subs from the bottom but Sakuraba mounts him!#T2#
Sakuraba tries to control but Lachmann wriggling away.
Lachmann gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Lachmann is having none of it.
Lachmann tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Lachmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!#SUB#
Lachmann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lachmann not allowing Sakuraba to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Sakuraba fending off the submission attempt from Lachmann. #SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a choke. Sakuraba gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sakuraba manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Lachmann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Lachmann tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lachmann trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lachmann walks into a jab.
Lachmann dodges the punch combination from Sakuraba.
Lachmann attempts a counter takedown but Sakuraba avoids it well and moves away.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Lachmann.
Lachmann closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuraba, looking for a takedown. Lachmann pushes Sakuraba against the cage but Sakuraba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba slips a straight right by Lachmann.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Lachmann wants to slow Sakuraba down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayato Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lachmann walks into a straight right hand from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lachmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lachmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakuraba.
Lachmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lachmann looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sakuraba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakuraba swings for the body but Lachmann moves out of range.
Lachmann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lachmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Lachmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab. #T2#
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lachmann.
Lachmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Lachmann scores with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Sakuraba controlling the position.#SUB#
Lachmann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sakuraba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sakuraba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sakuraba! #REVB#
Lachmann is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Lachmann is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sakuraba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sakuraba takes Lachmann's back. #T4#
Sakuraba gets his hands free as Lachmann looks to control.
Sakuraba struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lachmann turns into Sakuraba and is now in his guard.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Lachmann postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludwig Lachmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lachmann trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hayato Sakuraba.
I think Lachmann 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Dawg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lachmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawg lands with a nice body punch.
Dawg throws a body shot but no joy.
Bad Dawg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawg with a nice cross.
Lachmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lachmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawg.
Lachmann with the counter takedown but Dawg avoids it easily.
Dawg catches Lachmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lachmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawg.
Dawg scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lachmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dawg defends well and Lachmann ends up having to push Dawg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Lachmann has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dawg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lachmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lachmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Dawg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dawg 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.
Decent striking displayed by Dawg there.#ROC#Lachmann is rocked!#T1#
Dawg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lachmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawg finish him?
Dawg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawg connects with a body shot that sends Lachmann's belly button to the back.
Dawg closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Lachmann out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bad Dawg!
Bad Dawg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Lachmann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lachmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lachmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lachmann defends well.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vinogradov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lachmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lachmann looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Vinogradov has his foot on Lachmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lachmann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vinogradov has his foot on Lachmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lachmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Vinogradov keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Lachmann advances to half guard.
Vinogradov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lachmann passes Vinogradov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lachmann is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Vinogradov manages to get to full guard.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Vinogradov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lachmann's guard. #REVB#
Vinogradov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vinogradov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vinogradov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinogradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lachmann is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lachmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinogradov is aware though and is defending well.
Vinogradov looking to sit in guard and control but Lachmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Vinogradov working for a triangle but Lachmann defends it easily. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily.
Lachmann passes Vinogradov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Lachmann is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vinogradov!
Lachmann seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vinogradov is holding on tight.
Lachmann moves to his opponent's back but Vinogradov bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Lachmann.
Vinogradov throws a strike but Lachmann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Vinogradov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lachmann is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ludwig Lachmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lachmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinogradov sprawls well. He's pushed Lachmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinogradov as he avoids it easily.
Vinogradov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lachmann. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
A big right from Vinogradov misses.
Lachmann shoots in but Vinogradov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lachmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Lachmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vinogradov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vinogradov gets back to full guard.
Vinogradov controls Lachmann momentarily but Lachmann frees himself. #T1#
Vinogradov keeping moving, preventing Lachmann from controlling successfully.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
Lachmann trying to move into half guard but instead Vinogradov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Vinogradov 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.
Vinogradov advances to half guard.
Lachmann trying to hold on to Vinogradov's head to control him but Vinogradov postures up.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Vinogradov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lachmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vinogradov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Vinogradov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vinogradov trying to control but Lachmann is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinogradov stays in close to Lachmann's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Lachmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinogradov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinogradov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinogradov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vinogradov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lachmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov. #SUB#
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lachmann is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinogradov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lachmann is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lachmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinogradov is just out of range.
Vinogradov scores with a body shot.
Lachmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Vinogradov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a head shot.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Lachmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lachmann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Lachmann stands and throws Vinogradov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Lachmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vinogradov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lachmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vinogradov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lachmann trying to mount his opponent but Vinogradov defends it. #T2#
Vinogradov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lachmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lachmann's back!
Vinogradov throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for the choke from the back.
Lachmann tries to break free. #SUB2#
Lachmann showing good submission defense here.
Ludwig Lachmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinogradov controlling well, preventing Lachmann from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is persistently looking for the submission but Lachmann is defending it well.
Lachmann trying to control the hands but Vinogradov breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lachmann taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Vinogradov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
In his post fight interview, Sergey Vinogradov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 105
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Lachmann.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lachmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lachmann misses with a double jab
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Veainu cracks Lachmann with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lachmann looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him? #ROC#Lachmann is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lachmann is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Veainu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lachmann crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lachmann's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 99
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lachmann. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Lachmann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Lachmann closes the distance and pushes Quigley back into the cage.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quigley to keep the fight standing.
Lachmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quigley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lachmann is trying to pull guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann jumps guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lachmann pulls Quigley into guard.
Quigley wants to stand but Lachmann has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lachmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Quigley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quigley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lachmann swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lachmann working for a triangle but Quigley defends it easily. #SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quigley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quigley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Quigley wanted to stand there but Lachmann had control of the position. #SUB#
Lachmann is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Quigley rolls with it to try and escape but Lachmann cranks on the arm and Quigley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Ruiha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that drops Lachmann like a sack of potatoes! Ruiha dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
Tama Ruiha decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vatsadze works Lachmann's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Vatsadze.
Lachmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze connects with a body shot.
Vatsadze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Lachmann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Lachmann moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vatsadze's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vatsadze's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Vatsadze. Those never looked like landing.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Lachmann to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Vatsadze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
A victorious Murtaz Vatsadze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann shoots in and drives through. Hand sprawls well.
Lachmann tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
Lachmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Lachmann throws a head kick but Hand moves out of range.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lachmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lachmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand defends well and Lachmann ends up having to push Hand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lachmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand misses its target.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand lands a body shot.
Lachmann misses with the combination.
Hand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Hand as Lachmann shoots in.
Diamond Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Lachmann.
Lachmann misses with the body kick
and Hand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Lachmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lachmann moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand misses its target.
Hand is looking to wear down Lachmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand swivels and escapes.#T2#
Hand slaps away a takedown attempt from Lachmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lachmann moves to clinch but Hand breaks away
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lachmann misses with a head kick.
Hand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lachmann tries for a takedown but Hand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lachmann misses with a takedown
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Lachmann tries to clinch up but Hand circles away and keeps his distance.
Lachmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Hand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Hand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lachmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lachmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Hand counters with a nice right hand that sends Lachmann toppling to the canvas! Lachmann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hand finish him?!#ROC#Lachmann is rocked!#TD2#
Lachmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Hand bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hand counters with a left to the body.
Lachmann looks winded!#T4#
Lachmann fails with the takedown
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lachmann wants to clinch
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lachmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
Lachmann throws a head kick that misses
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lachmann tries to clinch
and Hand counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
After winning the bout, Diamond Hand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Barnett gets caught napping as Lachmann dives in and scores a takedown. Barnett manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Lachmann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnett has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Lachmann has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lachmann has his hands on Barnett's head, controlling the position.
Barnett wants to stand but Lachmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barnett trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Lachmann is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Barnett has his hands clasped together but Lachmann extends and breaks Barnett's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lachmann.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Janssen counters with a single leg into guard. Lachmann didn't expect that.
Lachmann trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Janssen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Lachmann has his foot on Janssen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Janssen works his way back into a safe position though.
Janssen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janssen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Janssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lachmann keeping moving, preventing Janssen from controlling successfully.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Lachmann working for a triangle but Janssen defends it easily.
Janssen cracks Lachmann with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Janssen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lachmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Janssen throws a big elbow that misses.
Lachmann has momentary wrist control but Janssen slips an elbow through the middle.
Lachmann controls Janssen momentarily but Janssen frees himself. #SUB#
Janssen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lachmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssen has managed to get both his arms back between Lachmann's legs - danger averted.
Janssen lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Janssen trying to control but Lachmann is working from the bottom.
Lachmann trying to keep a closed guard but Janssen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Janssen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lachmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janssen has Lachmann in his guard.#REVR##T2#
Janssen keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Janssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lachmann is one step ahead there.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Janssen wants to sweep but no luck.
Lachmann advances position into side control!#SUB#
Lachmann has hold of Janssen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Janssen seems comfortable defending it but Lachmann has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Janssen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Janssen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lachmann couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 84
Date: Jul 27, 2021

#R1##TD#
Lachmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yates keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yates stops Lachmann from passing to mount. #SUB#
Lachmann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lachmann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Lachmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Yates prevents Lachmann from moving into mount.
Lachmann is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yates has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lachmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yates, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lachmann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lachmann is looking to take a break and control but Yates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yates struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lachmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lachmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lachmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lachmann is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Yates is trying to escape and Lachmann transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Yates is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lachmann! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lachmann.
Janssen tries to improve position but can't.
Janssen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Janssen is looking to improve his position.
Janssen gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Janssen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lachmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lachmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is working hard here to advance position.
Lachmann stopping the sweep attempt from Janssen.
Janssen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Lachmann lying in Janssen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Janssen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lachmann taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Janssen!

Event: Highland 74
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1##TD#
Lachmann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferret's half guard.
Ferret tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lachmann manages to move to mount!
Lachmann takes Ferret's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ferret is in trouble. #SUB#
Lachmann has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ferret is in real trouble here. Lachmann gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ferret is tapping out! Lachmann wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 66
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finlayson as he jumps to the side.
Lachmann tries for a takedown but Finlayson circles away easily
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson's coach down at Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Finlayson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson connects with the punch.
Finlayson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Lachmann gets a takedown into half guard.
Finlayson is not content to let Lachmann control the position.#SUB#
Lachmann is working for a kimura but Finlayson is defending it quite comfortably.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finlayson is positioning himself well to prevent Lachmann advancing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Finlayson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage.
Lachmann trying to mount his opponent but Finlayson defends it. #SUB#
Lachmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finlayson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finlayson won't allow Lachmann to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Finlayson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lachmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lachmann is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Finlayson reverses the position - he's now on top in Lachmann's guard. #SUB#
Lachmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finlayson defends it easily.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a triangle here but Finlayson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Lachmann is looking to regain half guard here but Finlayson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lachmann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lachmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Finlayson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but Finlayson defending well.
Finlayson trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Lachmann works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Lachmann moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finlayson has worked his arm free - good work by Finlayson!
Finlayson is trying to control Lachmann's posture but Lachmann avoids it.
Lachmann tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finlayson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lachmann goes for a double leg but Finlayson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finlayson continues to drive forward.#TD#
Lachmann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finlayson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a triangle but Finlayson pushes his legs off easily.
Finlayson wants to control from the top but Lachmann keeps moving.
Finlayson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Finlayson has control of an arm but Lachmann manages to advance to Finlayson's back!#SUB#
Lachmann has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Finlayson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Finlayson for a finish. #SUB#
Lachmann looking for the RNC. #T1##SUB#
Finlayson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lachmann gets his way!
Finlayson can't escape the position.
Finlayson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Finlayson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lachmann gets his way! #SUB#
Lachmann goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Finlayson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Lachmann wants to get back to full guard.
Lachmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finlayson can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finlayson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions off his back.
Lachmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finlayson is working away from the top position though.
Finlayson wants to pass the guard but Lachmann is defending well.
Finlayson trying to control from half guard but Lachmann is working away. #SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Lachmann looking for submissions off his back.
Finlayson wants to free his trapped foot but Lachmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lachmann wants to control but Finlayson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
Finlayson passes into side control, despite Lachmann's attempt to control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finlayson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lachmann's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lachmann struggling a bit here.
Lachmann gets back to half guard.
Lachmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Lachmann with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Lachmann toppling to the canvas! Lachmann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!
and Finlayson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lachmann! He's just covering up as Finlayson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson! Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Torhte Finlayson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann shoots in and drives through. Yates sprawls well.
Lachmann shoots in but Yates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yates works Lachmann's body with a nice hook.
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Lachmann scores with a takedown into Yates's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yates throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lachmann escapes and throws Yates's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lachmann wants to control but Yates is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Lachmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lachmann tries for a kimura but Yates is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Yates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Lachmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Yates is defending well.
Lachmann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yates's legs.
Yates is trying to get back to half guard.
Lachmann is looking to take a break and control but Yates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lachmann tries for a kimura but Yates is defending well. #T3#
Yates is looking to regain half guard here but Lachmann keeps moving and retains side control.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lachmann trying to control the action but Yates is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lachmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Yates is looking to reverse the position.
Yates prevents Lachmann from moving into mount.
Yates looks to move to half guard but instead Lachmann has passed into mount! Damn!
Yates wants to control but Lachmann is having none of it.
Yates is controlling an arm, preventing Lachmann from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates is squirming around, avoiding Lachmann's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lachmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Yates sprawls well. He's pushed Lachmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Lachmann backs off Yates throws a huge counter combo but Lachmann manages to avoid it all.
Lachmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?#TD#
Lachmann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lachmann passes to side control. #SUB#
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lachmann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yates!
Yates tries to hold on but Lachmann postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yates is in real trouble. #SUB#
Yates fending off the submission attempt from Lachmann. #T1##SUB#
Lachmann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Yates trying to get back to his feet but Lachmann is in full control for now. #SUB#
Lachmann has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Yates is in real trouble here. Lachmann gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Yates is tapping out! Lachmann wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 55
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Saigon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Lachmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lachmann is working for a kimura but Saigon is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Lachmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saigon is just riding it out for now. Lachmann eventually gives up the hold.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but Saigon defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lachmann is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Saigon gets full guard.#SUB#
Lachmann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saigon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lachmann, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lachmann is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Saigon has his hands clasped together but Lachmann extends and breaks Saigon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lachmann.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

Event: Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Semyorka is concentrating on defense, preventing Lachmann from advancing position.
Semyorka is looking to improve his position.
Lachmann is controlling the pace.
Semyorka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann is looking to stall here but Semyorka recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann preventing the sweep.
Semyorka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyorka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachmann is looking to advance position but Semyorka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lachmann is looking to get to half guard.
Semyorka trying to control but Lachmann is having none of it.
Lachmann tries to lock up and control but Semyorka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Semyorka prevents Lachmann from getting the reversal.
Semyorka trying to control but Lachmann is having none of it.
Semyorka fails to advance to Lachmann's back.
Lachmann wants to hold on but Semyorka pushes him away.
Lachmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Semyorka prevents Lachmann from getting the reversal.
Lachmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lachmann tries to hold on but Semyorka postures up.
Semyorka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lachmann on the ground.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachmann is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Semyorka is staying active.
Lachmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Semyorka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lachmann can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lachmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Semyorka thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Lachmann regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Semyorka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lachmann trying to hold on to Semyorka's head to control him but Semyorka postures up.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Semyorka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
Lachmann is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lachmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Neuzvarams Semyorka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lachmann trying to control the action but Semyorka is working from the bottom.
Lachmann tries to advance position but instead Semyorka slips a leg back in to half guard.
Semyorka wants to improve his position but Lachmann is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lachmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semyorka is just riding it out for now. Lachmann eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is thwarting Semyorka's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Lachmann tries to pass to full mount but Semyorka defends it.
Lachmann is taking a breather. Semyorka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lachmann is trying to work for a kimura but Semyorka is defending well.
Lachmann is looking to take a break and control but Semyorka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lachmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Semyorka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Semyorka trying to control here.
Semyorka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Semyorka can't keep his opponent in guard - Lachmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Semyorka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lachmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semyorka is just riding it out for now. Lachmann eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lachmann is trying to work for a kimura but Semyorka is defending well. #T3#
Semyorka wants to control but Lachmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lachmann trying to control the action but Semyorka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lachmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Lachmann in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Semyorka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lachmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laird sprawls well. Laird wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Laird is looking to counter punch.
Lachmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Laird tries to sprawl out of it but Lachmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laird manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laird tried to counter with a leg kick but Lachmann avoided it.
Lachmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Archie Laird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Lachmann.#CL#
Lachmann gets tackled into the cage by Laird. Laird maintains the clinch. #TD#
Laird has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lachmann is trying to keep an underhook but Laird manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lachmann trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laird pulls his head out easily.
Lachmann trying to control but Laird postures up.
Laird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lachmann keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird working the head and body with strikes.
Laird looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lachmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laird is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Laird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laird is trying to control the action in half guard but Lachmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lachmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laird working some strikes from top position.
Lachmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laird wants to pass the guard but Lachmann is keeping the position.
Laird stands and throws Lachmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lachmann can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Lachmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laird creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Laird trying to control the action but Lachmann is working from the bottom.
Lachmann is trying to control Laird's posture but Laird avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.
Lachmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laird is putting a hurting on Lachmann here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Lachmann is rocked!
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.
Lachmann is still in real trouble! Can Laird finish him?
Laird controls the position.
Lachmann tries to improve position but can't.
Laird scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lachmann is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Laird can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 31
Date: Apr 26, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kennedy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennedy 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lachmann looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kennedy is defending well. Lachmann quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kennedy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lachmann celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 15
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Winky scoring well with a low kick there.
Winky's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Winky napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Lachmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winky is not content to let Lachmann control the position.
Lachmann is really struggling to control Winky but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Winky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Lachmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Winky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lachmann controlling the action here.#SUB#
Winky is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lachmann has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lachmann pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Winky is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lachmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 6
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lachmann!
Kennedy scoring with punches and elbows.
Lachmann gets back to half guard.
Lachmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kennedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kennedy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kennedy defends well.#SUB#
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kennedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kennedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB#
Lachmann has his foot on Kennedy 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennedy works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lachmann pulls Kennedy in close to prevent any damage.
Kennedy distracts Lachmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kennedy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Lachmann is rocked!
Kennedy is in close to Lachmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Lachmann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kennedy gets to his feet and stands over Lachmann, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lachmann felt that one! Kennedy unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lachmann from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Kennedy !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lachmann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rennid quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Lachmann in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rennid tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lachmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann!

Event: Highland 1
Date: Feb 22, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
A left lands for Oliva.
Some bone on bone action there as Lachmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Oliva tries to sprawl but Lachmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lachmann wants to free his trapped foot but Oliva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliva is looking to improve his position.
Lachmann is thwarting Oliva's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lachmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is thwarting Oliva's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliva defends it well. #T1#
Lachmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliva is concentrating on defense, preventing Lachmann from advancing position.
Lachmann wants to take a breather but Oliva is having none of it.
Lachmann is taking a breather. Oliva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oliva is concentrating on defense, preventing Lachmann from advancing position.
Lachmann tries to pass to full mount but Oliva defends it.
Oliva tries to roll over but Lachmann keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lachmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Lachmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB#
Lachmann is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oliva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann!

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