PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laguna Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highwind comes to the cage accompanied by The Mars Volta - Inertic Esp. Perry has chosen Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix) as his entrance music. Chuck Perry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Highwind
vs
Perry

178 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
29
177 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laguna Highwind!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Highwind gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Perry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Highwind's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Highwind's back!
Perry slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Perry tightening his grip on Highwind, looking for the choke.
Highwind manages to reverse the position and now he's in Perry's guard. Nice work there by Highwind.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highwind working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind being controlled here momentarily.
Highwind working some strikes from top position.
Perry trying to keep a closed guard but Highwind is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Highwind accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Highwind throws and elbow that misses. Perry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Highwind's guard. Nice move by Perry!
Perry is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Perry was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Highwind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Highwind shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perry sprawls well. Perry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Highwind gets slowly back to his feet.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Highwind dives in and scores a takedown into Perry's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Highwind throws a strike but Perry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind controlling Perry's posture.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Highwind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chuck Perry wasn't active enough on the ground.
Perry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Highwind.
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highwind leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Highwind keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Highwind misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Highwind looks to land a left hand but Perry moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Laguna Highwind will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Perry missing with a left hand there. Highwind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Perry misses.
Highwind shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perry defends it nicely.
Highwind misses with a hook.
Perry misses with a shot to the body

so Highwind counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Highwind trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Perry manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Perry wants to control from the top but Highwind keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Perry was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Perry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Highwind circles away.
Perry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Highwind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a body punch but Highwind moves out of range.
Perry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highwind.
A slow jab from Highwind misses its intended target.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Highwind is just out of range.
Highwind shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perry defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laguna Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Highwind misses.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
Perry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Highwind counters with a single leg into guard. Perry didn't expect that.
Highwind pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now.
Highwind knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perry on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Perry's head.
Highwind looking to pass the guard.
Highwind 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.
Highwind trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Highwind throws and elbow that misses. Perry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Highwind's guard. Nice move by Perry!
Highwind working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Laguna Highwind just wasn't active enough.
Highwind shoots in but Perry avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind slips a jab from Perry.

Highwind looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Highwind misses with a head shot. Perry uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laguna Highwind overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perry trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highwind throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Highwind is in close to Perry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry keeping full guard, as Highwind tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laguna Highwind dominated that second round.
That's time! Highwind's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Highwind tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Highwind somewhat.
Perry misses with a double jab

and Highwind counters with a shoot takedown. Perry fights it but they end up in guard.
Highwind with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perry wants to take a breather but Highwind is having none of it.
Perry is taking a breather. Highwind 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.
Highwind has his hands clasped together around Perry's back. He's all about the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Chuck Perry has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Highwind or perhaps it was just good defense by Perry which made him look bad.
Perry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Highwind circles away quickly and effectively.
Highwind defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Perry throws a head kick but Highwind moves out of range.
Highwind slips a straight right by Perry.
Highwind avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.

Highwind drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Highwind trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Highwind preventing the sweep.
Highwind trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Highwind preventing the sweep.
Highwind trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Highwind passes into half guard.
Perry trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind is looking to take a break and control but Perry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Highwind lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Highwind is working away from the top position though.
Highwind looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Perry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Highwind misses with a head shot. Perry uses the momentum to regain guard.
Perry is controlling Highwind's posture.
Highwind cracks Perry with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
Highwind distracts Perry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Highwind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Highwind makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Highwind is one step ahead there.
Highwind cracks Perry with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highwind landing with the ground and pound.

Perry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laguna Highwind clearly takes 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.

Highwind shoots for a takedown but Perry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perry misses with the combination.
Highwind misses with a straight left.
Highwind shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Highwind shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perry as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laguna Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Highwind.

Highwind is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perry's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind with the ground and pound but Perry uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Highwind wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Perry is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Perry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Highwind defends well.
Highwind wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
Highwind postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry pulls Highwind in to control the position.
Highwind postures up in Perry's guard and throws a big left but Perry blocks it.
Highwind with a nice head shot there.
Perry keeping full guard, as Highwind tries to pass.
Perry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Highwind is controlling him.
Highwind wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.

Highwind avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Highwind wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
Highwind trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Highwind is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Highwind tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard.
Highwind controls from within his opponent's guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Laguna Highwind wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Highwind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with a looping left.
Perry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chuck Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Perry.
Highwind misses with a takedown attempt
letting Perry counter with a right hand.

Highwind closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perry quickly recovers to half guard.
Perry pushes Highwind off looking to stand but Highwind dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry is doing well to control the position and prevent Highwind from advancing to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laguna Highwind had his way with Chuck Perry in 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. This is the final round!

Highwind throws a shot from downtown. Perry moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perry. Highwind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perry slaps away a takedown attempt from Highwind, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Perry fails to land with a series of punches.

Highwind shoots in and bounces Perry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Perry trying to control the position.
Highwind tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard.

Perry is looking for a triangle here but Highwind uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry is trying to improve his position.
Perry prevents Highwind from moving into mount.
Perry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Highwind lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Highwind has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Highwind pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Highwind tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Highwind can't control as he wanted to and Perry manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind tries to pass to full mount but Perry defends it.
Highwind scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highwind stops Perry from getting back to his feet.
Perry tries to get to full guard but Highwind has control of the leg.
Perry is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Perry trying to control from the bottom.
Highwind is nestled in close to Perry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Highwind seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Highwind passes to full mount!
Highwind takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is desperately trying to improve his position but Highwind has a good base and remains in mount.
Highwind controlling from mount.
Perry tries to lock up and control but Highwind gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Highwind with good strikes from the mount here!
Highwind working Perry over with strikes here.
Perry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Highwind lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highwind landing strikes from the mount.
Perry is trying desperately to improve position.
Chuck Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Highwind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perry can do to turn this around?
Highwind lands a nice shot to the head.

Perry is rocked!
Highwind postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Perry looks a forlorn figure.
Perry is still in real trouble! Can Highwind finish him?
Highwind can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perry is looking to escape.
Highwind postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Perry in real trouble here! The ref calls for Perry to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laguna Highwind!
Laguna Highwind retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Laguna Highwind thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.