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Event:
HFA 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Highlander just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Highlander throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Highlander misses the target.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Highlander.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Highlander throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Highlander can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Highlander's temple.
Highlander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Highlander.#T1##SUB#
Highlander is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Highlander keeps moving.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Highlander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Highlander keeps moving. #SUB#
Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Highlander's brow.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez 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. #T2#
Highlander trying to control the position.
Sanchez distracts Highlander with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Highlander's head.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Highlander is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Highlander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Sanchez is in close to Highlander's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Highlander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Highlander 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! Sanchez rolls with it to try and escape but Highlander cranks on the arm and Sanchez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Highlander!
The defeated Paul Sanchez had this to say: 'Womp womp I’ll do better next time'. |
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Event:
HFA 12
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Char steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highlander.
Char looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Highlander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Highlander misses with a hook to the body
and Highlander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Char does it's job there.
Elijah Highlander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Char's jab looks to have found its range, popping Highlander under the eye.#ROC2#Highlander is rocked!
Highlander walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Highlander limp body while Char jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arctic Char!
A victorious Arctic Char thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFA 8
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Licker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Licker swings for the body but Highlander moves out of range.
Licker misses with a double jab.
Licker scores with a shot to the body.
Licker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Highlander.
Highlander is looking for the big counter here.
Highlander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Licker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Highlander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Licker moves out of range of the strikes.
Licker throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Highlander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Licker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Licker moves out of range of the strikes.
Licker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Licker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Highlander circles away quickly and effectively.
Licker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Licker slips a jab from Highlander.
Licker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highlander.#T1#
Licker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Licker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highlander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Licker throws a series of punches but Highlander moves out of range.
Highlander throws a looping overhand right but Licker ducks down to avoid it.
Licker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Highlander was well out of range. Poor timing from Licker.
Licker throws a sloppy body shot
and Highlander counters with a stiff right hand.
Licker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Highlander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Licker.
Licker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Licker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Licker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Highlander's head.
Licker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Licker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Highlander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Licker looks to land a combination but Highlander avoids it well. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highlander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Licker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Highlander was well out of range. Poor timing from Licker.
Highlander misses with a body shot.
Licker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highlander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Licker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Licker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Highlander.
Licker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Highlander.
Highlander looks to throw the jab but Licker is out of range.
Licker throws a big counter combination but Highlander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Highlander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Licker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Licker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Licker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Licker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Licker. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Highlander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Licker. Highlander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highlander moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Highlander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Highlander works Licker's body with a nice hook.
Licker is breathing heavily.
Licker throws a body punch but Highlander moves out of range.
Highlander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Licker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Highlander moves out of range as Licker throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Licker.
Jab, jab by Highlander - just one landing.
Licker misses with a two punch combination.
Licker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Highlander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Highlander misses.
Licker slips a jab from Highlander.
The crowd cheers as Highlander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Licker doesn't seem phased though.
Highlander might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Highlander doesn't manage to clinch there - Licker circles away.
Licker misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Highlander thuds his right hand into Licker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Licker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highlander weaves into range and cracks Licker right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Licker goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Highlander is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elijah Highlander! |
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Event:
HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Sherman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Highlander's half guard.#SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Highlander defends it well.
Sherman wants to pass to mount but Highlander is defending the position. #SUB#
Highlander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a kimura but Highlander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sherman to get the leverage.
Highlander trying to control but Sherman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman controlling the action here.#SUB#
Highlander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Highlander is trying to control but Sherman passes into side control!
Sherman working away.
Highlander looks to move to half guard but instead Sherman has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highlander is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sherman looking to control but Highlander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Highlander is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sherman avoids the attempt from Highlander to control.
Sherman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Highlander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherman controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Sherman working for a submission but Highlander is keeping him at bay.
Sherman with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Sherman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Highlander to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Highlander shrugs it off.
Sherman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Sherman controlling from the full mount.
Highlander is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Highlander manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sherman trying to control the action but Highlander is working from the bottom.
Highlander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Highlander.#SUB#
Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Sherman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Highlander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Highlander throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherman escapes and throws Highlander's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sherman taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Sherman 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#
Sherman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sherman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Highlander was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherman.#KD#
Highlander lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sherman sprawling to the canvas. Highlander follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sherman hang on? #ROC#Sherman is rocked!#SUB#
Sherman is defending against the submission attempts here by Highlander.
Sherman is still in real trouble! Can Highlander finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Highlander is looking for a kimura here.
Sherman seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Highlander trying to work for an americana but Sherman has managed to regain full guard.
#T1#
Sherman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Highlander manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Highlander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherman trying to control but Highlander is working from the bottom.
Highlander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sherman looking to sit in guard and control but Highlander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sherman wants to hit a sweep here but Highlander passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sherman there! #T2##SUB#
Highlander working for a submission but Sherman is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Highlander working for a submission but Sherman is keeping him at bay.
Sherman wants to control but Highlander is having none of it.#SUB#
Highlander working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Sherman is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Highlander is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sherman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sherman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Leonel Sherman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sherman is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sherman tries to lock up and control but Highlander gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sherman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sherman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sherman is still trying to improve position.
Highlander moves to the back.
Sherman tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Highlander is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sherman is defending well though. Highlander let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Highlander dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Highlander misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Sherman shoots in and gets a takedown into Highlander's guard.
Sherman trying to control but Highlander is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Sherman stands up and waves to Highlander to follow him.
Sherman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sherman throws a head kick but Highlander moves out of range.
Highlander with a hook.#TD2#
Highlander gets caught napping as Sherman dives in and scores a takedown. Highlander manages to retain guard.
Sherman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Highlander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Highlander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherman defends well.
Sherman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sherman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sherman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sherman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Highlander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherman defends well.
Sherman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Highlander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sherman controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sherman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Highlander is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Highlander has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Sherman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Sherman is trying to keep Highlander in close.
Highlander wants to control from the top but Sherman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a triangle but Highlander pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sherman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Highlander's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Highlander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sherman stays in close to Highlander's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Highlander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Highlander is looking for a triangle but Sherman pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherman content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonel Sherman.
I think Sherman 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Sherman! |
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Event:
HFA 4
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mason was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Highlander is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mason breaks Highlander's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mason's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Highlander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Highlander's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mason looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Highlander working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Highlander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason trying to control but Highlander is working from the bottom.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Highlander swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Highlander 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! Mason rolls with it to try and escape but Highlander cranks on the arm and Mason is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Highlander! |
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Event:
HFA 1
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Highlander connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Campos drives through with a takedown into Highlander's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Campos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Highlander looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Campos is defending well. Highlander quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Campos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Highlander celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Highlander! |
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