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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Crawford lands an overhand right.
Hignett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hignett wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford avoids the elbow strike from Hignett , against the cage.
Crawford avoids the elbow strike from Hignett , against the cage.
#TD2#
Hignett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crawford uses from the top position.
Hignett is pulling down on Crawford's head. It's preventing any offense from Crawford, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Hignett has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett is trying to keep Crawford in close.
#T1#
Crawford wants to stand but Hignett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Hignett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hignett is looking for a triangle but Crawford pushes his legs off easily.
Hignett keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hignett gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hignett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T2#
Hignett wants to get back to his feet.
Crawford tries to roll over but Hignett keeps him under control.
Crawford throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Hignett manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hignett is trying to get an arm triangle but Crawford is defending well.
Hignett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hignett grinds an elbow into Crawford's temple. #T3#
Crawford wants to control but Hignett postures up.
Hignett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hignett cracks Crawford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crawford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hignett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crawford's head.
Crawford is trying to control but can't.
Hignett is trying to control the action in half guard but Crawford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crawford trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hignett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Crawford is looking for a sweep. Hignett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crawford tries to kick Hignett off in order to stand up. Hignett Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Crawford manages to get back to half guard.
Crawford wants to control but Hignett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hignett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hignett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crawford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Hignett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Crawford or perhaps it was just good defense by Hignett , which made it look bad.
Crawford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Hignett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hignett .
Crawford jumps guard but Hignett stands there with Crawford around his waist. Crawford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hignett lands a left hand.
Crawford wants to get back to striking at distance but Hignett won't allow it.
Hignett digs a right hand underneath Crawford's ribcage. Crawford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hignett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hignett is looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Hignett .
#T1##BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Crawford with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Hignett there.
Nice takedown defense from Crawford. No joy for Hignett on that attempt.
Hignett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Hignett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hignett misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Hignett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##TD#
Crawford drags the fight down to the ground.
Hignett wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Hignett scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hignett 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hignett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crawford tries to get to full guard but Hignett has control of the leg.
Hignett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hignett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawford is trying to maintain the position but Hignett is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hignett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hignett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hignett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hignett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crawford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hignett passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hignett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crawford turns into him and now he's in Hignett 's guard.
#SUB2#
Hignett has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Hignett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Hignett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hignett scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Crawford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hignett 's guard.
Hignett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crawford manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Hignett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crawford.
Hignett tries to roll over but Crawford keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett is pressing down on Crawford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hignett keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully. #T1#
Crawford wants to pass the guard but Hignett is keeping the position.
Crawford wants to stand but Hignett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hignett looking to control.
Ralph Hignett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hignett has Crawford pulled in close to control his posture.
Hignett is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The adventures of Hignett the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hignett is looking to clinch but Crawford is avoiding it.
Crawford feinted with a counter takedown.
Hignett dives in and grabs Crawford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crawford pushes down on Hignett 's head and hops out.
Crawford lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hignett shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crawford is looking for a counter combo.
Hignett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Hignett tries to get set, Crawford tries to push him back and clinch up but Hignett manages to avoid the attempt.
Zachary Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hignett .
Hignett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Hignett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crawford can pounce on him.
Hignett tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crawford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Hignett . Those never looked like landing.
Hignett keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hignett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hignett moves into range and clinches up with Crawford.
Hignett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crawford is defending well for now.
Hignett is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crawford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB2#
Hignett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crawford has passed into half guard!
Hignett is trying to control but can't.
Crawford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hignett keeps working.
Crawford wants to free his trapped foot but Hignett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hignett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crawford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hignett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crawford.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hignett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Hignett ! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Prokop vs Vedran
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Hignett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hignett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hignett misses with the combination.
Pak lands a nice hook to Hignett 's body. Hignett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hignett but Hignett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hignett feinted with a counter takedown.
Pak throws a sloppy head kick and Hignett moves out of range easily.
Hignett misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Pak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Hignett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hignett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Pak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pak throwing strikes but missing.
Pak looking to pass the guard.
Pak 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.
Pak tries to free his leg and advance position but Hignett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hignett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pak uses it to pass to side control.
Pak advances to full mount. #T2#
Pak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pak thowing shots but they're missing.
Pak content just to control the position here.
Pak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Pak working for a guillotine from mount but Hignett is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Pak working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hignett turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Pak off and cradles Hignett 's limp body as Pak celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jasur Pak! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Burtha vs Vedran
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hignett defends it nicely.
Sitsongrit with a poor takedown #TD#
and Hignett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Hignett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hignett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hignett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Hignett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hignett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hignett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hignett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hignett is working away from the top position though.
Hignett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hignett wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hignett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hignett prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Hignett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hignett tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sitsongrit controls his leg.
Hignett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Hignett 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ralph Hignett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thongthailek Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hignett fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Hignett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hignett tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hignett wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hignett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Hignett stands there with Sitsongrit around his waist. Sitsongrit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hignett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Sitsongrit manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Hignett trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Hignett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit 's head.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hignett wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Hignett 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Hignett has passed into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Hignett is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Hignett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hignett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hignett gets slowly back to his feet.
Hignett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Hignett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sitsongrit or perhaps it was just good defense by Hignett , which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit shoots in but Hignett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ralph Hignett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thongthailek Sitsongrit .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hignett .
Sitsongrit seems a little lost for a moment, as Hignett dominates the positioning.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to buck Hignett off but Hignett is having none of it.#SUB#
Hignett tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Hignett control the position.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit holding on.
Sitsongrit is trying to buck Hignett off.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The strikes coming from Hignett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hignett is working Sitsongrit over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU#
Hignett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hignett misses the body punch #CL2#
and Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hignett prevents it.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hignett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hignett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hignett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Hignett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hignett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Hignett is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Hignett moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hignett prevents the takedown attempt.
Hignett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to pull guard.
#T4#
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.
Sitsongrit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hignett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Hignett fails to land.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here for a moment.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Hignett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit tries to score a body lock takedown but Hignett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hignett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hignett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hignett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Hignett misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Hignett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit shoots for a double leg takedown but Hignett sprawls well. He's pushed Sitsongrit 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hignett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit .
Horrible takedown attempt by Sitsongrit or perhaps it was just good defense by Hignett , which made it look bad.
It looked like Hignett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit .
Ralph Hignett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thongthailek Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Hignett is having none of it.
Hignett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sitsongrit manages to circle out of the way.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Hignett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Sitsongrit is letting Hignett control him for a moment.
Hignett trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Ralph Hignett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hignett staying calm.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hignett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hignett . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hignett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hignett working the head with strikes.
Hignett scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hignett tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hignett trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Hignett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SU#
Hignett stands up and beckons Sitsongrit to his feet.
Hignett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Hignett gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hignett shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Hignett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Hignett circles away and keeps his distance.
Hignett keeps the fight on the outside.
Hignett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit shoots for a double leg takedown but Hignett sprawls well. He's pushed Sitsongrit 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4##TD#
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hignett wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Hignett stays in close to Sitsongrit 's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hignett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sitsongrit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sitsongrit has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hignett wants to stand but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Hignett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hignett , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Hignett ! |
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Event:
Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Cut dives in for a single leg takedown but Hignett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Cut tries to sprawl but Hignett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hignett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hignett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cut regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Cut has his foot on Hignett 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hignett works his way back into a safe position though.
Hignett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hignett wants to stand but Cut is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Hignett has gone for a leg lock! Cut slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hignett 's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cut is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hignett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cut manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hignett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cut is proving hard to escape from.
Hignett controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cut looking for a guillotine here but Hignett defends easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hignett won't allow Cut to sweep him here.
Hignett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hignett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Hignett pushing down on Cut's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hignett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hignett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Hignett seems to be working for a kimura but Cut defends the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Cut has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hignett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cut!
Hignett with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Hignett lands a big shot there that rocks Cut but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hignett lands a nice shot to the head.
Hignett unloading with bombs!
Hignett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cut is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cut is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Hignett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Hignett misses. #CL#
Hignett moves into the clinch successfully.
Cut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hignett lands a body punch.
Cut stops a takedown attempt from Hignett .
#BC#
Hignett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hignett as he avoids it easily.
Hignett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hignett was well out of range. Poor timing from Cut.#CL#
Hignett has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Hignett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hignett clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Cut breaks the clinch.
Hignett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Hignett . No joy for Cut on that attempt. #CL2#
Cut closes the distance and pushes Hignett back into the cage.#TD#
Hignett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hignett manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Cut's face as Hignett controls the position.
Hignett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cut struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hignett wants to stand but Cut has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #T2#
Hignett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hignett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hignett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cut can do to turn this around?
Hignett wants to control but Cut is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Hignett politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hignett prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##SUB#
Hignett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cut knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hignett tries to stand but Cut controls the position and pulls Hignett into his guard. #SUB2#
Cut looking for a guillotine here but Hignett defends easily.
Hignett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cut's guard.#T4#
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.
Cut looking for a sweep. Not yet Cut, not yet.
Cut is trying to control the position but Hignett postures up. #SUB2#
Cut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hignett is aware though and is defending well.
Hignett passes into half guard.
Ralph Hignett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hignett passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Cut that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hignett with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Hignett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hignett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hignett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hignett looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cut is looking to get to half guard.
Cut tries to lock up and control but Hignett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Hignett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cut wants to control but Hignett is having none of it.
Hignett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cut is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hignett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hignett lands with some strikes.
Hignett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cut wants to control but Hignett is having none of it.
Cut is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hignett wants to control the pace but Cut is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Hignett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cut has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Cut is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hignett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hignett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Hignett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cut has worked his arm free - good work by Cut!
Hignett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Cut can't do much from the bottom here.
Hignett cracks Cut with a big right hand but Cut just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hignett controls the position.
Hignett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabi Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph Hignett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cut throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Hignett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hignett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Hignett !
The defeated Dabi Cut had this to say: 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'. |
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Event:
Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Hignett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loens looks to throw the jab but Hignett is out of range.
Hignett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loens misses with a kick to the body.
Hignett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loens defends it nicely.
Loens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hignett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loens scrambles back to his feet.
Hignett misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hignett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hignett is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SU2#
Hignett stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Loens to get to his feet.
Rudy Loens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hignett looks to land a right hand but Loens moved out of range.
Loens tries to counter with a takedown but Hignett is quick to defend against it.
Loens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rudy Loens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Loens tries to keep at a distance but Hignett has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hignett .
Hignett prevents Loens from breaking the clinch.
Hignett tries to land a knee to the head but Loens blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Hignett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
A punch combination from Loens misses.
Loens misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hignett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Hignett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU2#
Hignett escapes and gets back to his feet.
Loens just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hignett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rudy Loens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hignett .
Loens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hignett throws a one two combo.
Loens thows a body kick. Hignett tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Loens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Hignett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hignett throws a strike but Loens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hignett is striking from the bottom but Loens uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hignett keeping hold of Loens's head, controlling as best he can.
Hignett is trying to stand.
#T4##SU#
Loens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hignett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loens stuffs the takedown.
Hignett looks winded!
Loens cracks Hignett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loens lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loens stalks Hignett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hignett 's face. Hignett staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Hignett shoots in and gets a takedown into Loens's guard.#SU2#
Hignett gets to his feet. Loens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Loens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hignett .
Hignett misses with a takedown attempt - Loens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loens throws a right hand that Hignett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hignett also avoids with ease.
Loens delivers a nice body kick.
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 Rudy Loens will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Loens looks to land a combination but Hignett avoids it well.
Loens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hignett .
Hignett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rudy Loens is winning the standup battle so far.
Loens tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Hignett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Loens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Loens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hignett .
Loens works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hignett fails with the takedown.
Rudy Loens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hignett .
Hignett is breathing heavily.
Hignett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hignett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hignett .
Loens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hignett can do to turn this around?
Loens tries to clinch but Hignett is having none of it.
Hignett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Loens clinches with his opponent.
Hignett tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Hignett breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Loens rushes Hignett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Loens manages to break the clinch.
Loens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Loens cracks Hignett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hignett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Loens #CL2#
and Hignett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Loens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Loens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hignett .
Loens throws a series of punches but Hignett avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hignett paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Hignett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Loens!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hignett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hignett throwing strikes but Loens manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Loens stands up and beckons Hignett to his feet.
Rudy Loens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Hignett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Loens scoring well with a low kick there.
Loens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Loens duly obliges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loens.
Loens misses with the combination.
Hignett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hignett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loens throws a head kick that misses.
Hignett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Loens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loens throws a series of punches but Hignett moves out of range.
Loens lands with a kick to the ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Loens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hignett takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Hignett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hignett is looking to clinch but Loens is avoiding it.
Hignett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loens swivels and escapes.
Loens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Loens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hignett moves out of range of the body kick.
Hignett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loens defends it nicely.
Loens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loens wants to clinch up but Hignett keeps it at a distance.
Hignett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loens lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Loens dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Loens lands a jab-cross combination.
Hignett throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Hignett moves into range and clinches up with Loens.
Loens is pressed up against the cage. Hignett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loens down to the mat. Loens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loens swinging wildly here.
Loens misses with a two punch combination.
As Loens backs off Hignett throws a huge counter combo but Loens manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Loens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ralph Hignett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loens wants to stand but Hignett is controlling the position. #SU2#
Hignett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hignett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Loens throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Hignett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Loens is trying to escape back to his feet but Hignett uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hignett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hignett working the head with strikes.
Loens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hignett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on Hignett 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loens pushes Hignett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hignett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Loens is not content to let Hignett control the position. #T2#
Loens tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hignett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hignett tries to control but Loens wriggling away. #T3#
Hignett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Loens's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hignett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Loens in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hignett won't let Loens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hignett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loens hang on?#SU2#
Hignett stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL2#
Hignett clinches up with Loens and pushes him back against the cage.
Loens trying to stall but Hignett improves his position.
Loens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Hignett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loens is defending well.#BC#
Loens breaks from the clinch.
Loens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Loens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hignett takes a swing at Loens's ribcage but misses.
Hignett slips under a jab from Loens.
Loens tries to score with a low kick but Hignett moves his leg out of the way.
Hignett shoots in for a takedown but Loens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rudy Loens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hignett .
Hignett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loens but Loens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loens throws a series of punches but Hignett moves out of range.
Hignett shoots in for a takedown but Loens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ralph Hignett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Loens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Hignett . Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Hignett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loens 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Loens!
Rudy Loens made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A big thanks to the Highland organisation for having the chance fighting here tonight. Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me, without you all I could not win. Thanks again and i'll be back, you'r the best.'. |
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