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Event:
ABW 85 Douglas - Dovlatov
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Highchurch misses with a right hand
and Calacon counters with a body kick.
Calacon digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Highchurch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calacon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calacon.
Highchurch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calacon. Calacon obviously looking to wear him down.
Calacon lands a nice looking body shot.
Highchurch looks winded!
Donk. Calacon catches Highchurch right on the button with a cross.
Calacon lands a nice looking body shot.
Calacon digs a good body shot into Highchurch's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Calacon darts in and clinches Highchurch up against the cage.
Highchurch takes a shot to the head.
Calacon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Calacon struggles to land a body shot inside as Highchurch controls his hands.
Calacon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calacon keeps control of Highchurch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Calacon blocks a body shot from Highchurch.
Calacon lands a shoulder strike.
Calacon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calacon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highchurch's elbow.
Highchurch looking to slow down the pace here.
Highchurch tries a knee to the head but Calacon blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calacon lands a body punch.
Calacon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calacon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Highchurch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Calacon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Calacon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Calacon taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Calacon scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Calacon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Highchurch trying to control the position but instead, Calacon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Highchurch into the cage.
Highchurch being controlled against the cage.
Calacon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Highchurch tries to break free but Calacon pushes him back against the cage.
Highchurch is trying to break the clinch but Calacon is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Highchurch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Highchurch at a distance.
Calacon is looking to wear down Highchurch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Calacon.
Highchurch moves forwards but Calacon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calacon lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Calacon there.#CUT#
It looks like Merle Highchurch has been cut.
Calacon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calacon scores with a hook to the body. Highchurch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calacon digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Calacon lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Highchurch is rocked!
Calacon lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Highchurch up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Calacon from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Highchurch's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Calacon!
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Event:
ABW 76 Calacon - Jones II
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Highchurch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highchurch moves forwards but Benavidez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benavidez swats away the attempt to clinch by Highchurch.
Benavidez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benavidez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Benavidez.
Benavidez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Highchurch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benavidez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benavidez tests Highchurch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Highchurch wants to clinch
and Benavidez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benavidez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benavidez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Benavidez throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Highchurch tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Highchurch is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benavidez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Highchurch is still in real trouble! Can Benavidez finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Highchurch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benavidez advances to full mount.
Benavidez looking to control but Highchurch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Highchurch seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Highchurch is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Benavidez looking for a guillotine from mount but Highchurch is having none of it.
Highchurch is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Benavidez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Highchurch wants to try and get back to his feet.
Benavidez controlling from the full mount.
Highchurch trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Benavidez looking for a guillotine from mount but Highchurch is having none of it.
Benavidez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Highchurch is holding on tight.
#T2#
Benavidez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benavidez looking to control but Highchurch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Benavidez working for a guillotine from mount but Highchurch is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Highchurch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Benavidez.
Benavidez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Highchurch is looking to escape.
Highchurch is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Benavidez working for a guillotine from mount but Highchurch is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Benavidez trying to control but Highchurch is having none of it. #SUB#
Benavidez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Highchurch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Benavidez controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Benavidez is working to tighten his grip on Highchurch's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Highchurch has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Benavidez is really squeezing tight and eventually Highchurch passes out! Benavidez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roy Benavidez!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Benavidez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 70 Space - Rodgers
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Highchurch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimdal, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Grimdal clinches up against the cage.
Highchurch'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.
Grimdal is trying to break free.
Highchurch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Highchurch has Grimdal pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Highchurch.#BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Highchurch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Highchurch closes the distance and pushes Grimdal back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal tries to circle away but Highchurch has him pinned against the cage.
Grimdal working hard to break the clinch.
Highchurch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Highchurch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimdal's efforts to push away.
Highchurch slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Grimdal lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Highchurch to work.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Highchurch lands a knee to the head.
Grimdal working hard to break the clinch.
Grimdal misses with some punches.
Highchurch throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grimdal rushes Highchurch and presses him up against the cage.
Highchurch lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Reggie Grimdal's cut even more.
Grimdal prevents a body shot from Highchurch.
Grimdal looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Highchurch avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Highchurch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Highchurch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Highchurch for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Highchurch avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike.
Grimdal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Highchurch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Highchurch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Highchurch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Highchurch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Highchurch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Highchurch blocks the elbow strike.
Highchurch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimdal's efforts to push away.
Grimdal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimdal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grimdal being controlled against the cage.
Highchurch scores with a shot to the side of Grimdal's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Highchurch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Grimdal tries to stall but Highchurch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimdal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Highchurch has him pressed against the cage.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimdal throws an elbow but misses.
Grimdal working hard to break the clinch.
Highchurch avoiding damage.
Highchurch prevents Grimdal from breaking the clinch.
Grimdal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Highchurch pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimdal is stalling here.
Grimdal is looking to break free of the clinch but Highchurch has double underhooks.
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 Merle Highchurch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Highchurch has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Highchurch.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Highchurch lands a left hand.
Grimdal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Highchurch.
Highchurch just leaning against Grimdal, taking a breather.
Grimdal trying to stall but Highchurch improves his position.
The referee calls for Highchurch to work.
Grimdal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Merle Highchurch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grimdal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal is trying to break the clinch but Highchurch has him pressed against the cage.
Highchurch stalling the fight.
Highchurch just leaning against Grimdal, taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Highchurch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Highchurch.#CL#
Highchurch closes the distance and pushes Grimdal back into the cage.#T1#
Highchurch misses with a knee strike.
Grimdal has had enough of the clinch but Highchurch keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Highchurch rushes Grimdal and presses him up against the cage.
Grimdal is trying to stall.
Grimdal being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Highchurch.
Nice elbow from Highchurch.
Highchurch keeps control of Grimdal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Grimdal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimdal throws an elbow but misses.
Highchurch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimdal can do to turn this around?
Highchurch can't find room to land a body shot as Grimdal controls the action.
Grimdal looking to slow down the pace here.
Highchurch stalling.
Grimdal misses with some punches.
Grimdal blocks the elbow strike.
Grimdal tries to break the clinch but Highchurch is controlling the position.
Highchurch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Highchurch stalling in the clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Grimdal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Highchurch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Highchurch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Highchurch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Highchurch slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Highchurch.
Highchurch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Highchurch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Highchurch blocks the elbow strike.
Grimdal working Highchurch over with knees to the body.
Highchurch lands a body shot.
Highchurch stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Grimdal.
Grimdal has had enough of the clinch but Highchurch keeps him there for the moment.
Highchurch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimdal's efforts to push away.#T4#
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimdal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Highchurch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Highchurch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Highchurch.
Highchurch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Highchurch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Highchurch seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Highchurch.#CL#
Highchurch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
That's time! Highchurch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Highchurch misses with a punch to the body.
Grimdal tries to work over Highchurch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Highchurch scores with a shot to the side of Grimdal's head.
A body shot lands from Highchurch.
Highchurch controlling the action here for a moment.
Highchurch has Grimdal pressed against the cage, preventing Grimdal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Highchurch on the inside. #ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!
Highchurch stalling against the cage.
Grimdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Highchurch finish him?
Grimdal lands a hook that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Grimdal seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimdal letting Highchurch take a breather here.#T1#
Highchurch takes a shot to the head.
Grimdal misses with an elbow strike.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
Highchurch lands a body shot.
Highchurch is struggling to control the position.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Highchurch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Highchurch stalling.
Highchurch avoiding damage.
Highchurch blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Grimdal is looking to control Highchurch's arms but Highchurch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grimdal has his back to the cage.
Grimdal misses with an elbow strike.
Grimdal misses with a punch on the inside.
Highchurch avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Highchurch misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Highchurch. #CUT#
The cut above Reggie Grimdal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grimdal is trying to push Highchurch away but Highchurch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grimdal looking to stall.
Grimdal is trying to push Highchurch away but Highchurch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Highchurch prevents Grimdal from breaking the clinch.
Highchurch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Highchurch to work.
Grimdal'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.#T3##BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Highchurch moves into range and clinches up with Grimdal.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Highchurch scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Highchurch closes the distance and pushes Grimdal back into the cage.
Highchurch just leaning against Grimdal, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Highchurch as Grimdal tries to tie him up.
Grimdal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reggie Grimdal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Highchurch misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimdal wants to break free but Highchurch has control.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Highchurch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grimdal up against the cage.
Highchurch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimdal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Highchurch slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Highchurch has managed to clinch.
Highchurch dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Highchurch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimdal blocks an elbow strike.
Merle Highchurch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Highchurch avoiding damage as Grimdal throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch tries a knee to the head but Grimdal blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Highchurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highchurch, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Highchurch!
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Event:
ABW 59 Calacon - Ludwig
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Highchurch tries to clinch
and Suleyman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Highchurch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suleyman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Merle Highchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highchurch wants to clinch but Suleyman slips to the side
and Suleyman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Highchurch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Highchurch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Highchurch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Highchurch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suleyman.
Suleyman lands a nice uppercut.
Highchurch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suleyman stalling in the clinch.
Suleyman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suleyman scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Suleyman.
Suleyman misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Suleyman. #T1#
Highchurch blocking some punches.
Suleyman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Suleyman manages to break the clinch.
Suleyman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Highchurch tries to clinch up.
Highchurch darts in trying to clinch
and Suleyman counters with a nice body kick.
Highchurch looks to clinch
and Suleyman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Highchurch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suleyman.
Good standup being displayed there by Suleyman as he connects with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suleyman. Highchurch shrugs it off though.
Suleyman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suleyman fakes the leg kick and cracks Highchurch in the body.
Highchurch moves forwards but Suleyman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Merle Highchurch has been cut.
We've been told by Highchurch's head coaches at Ionad Comhrac that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suleyman lands a jab to the nose.
Highchurch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suleyman scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Suleyman.
Suleyman jabs Highchurch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suleyman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suleyman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suleyman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Highchurch closes the distance but Suleyman moves to the side
and Suleyman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suleyman catches Highchurch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Suleyman scores with a nice head shot.
Highchurch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suleyman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suleyman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Highchurch rather than just go for the knockout.
Highchurch darts in trying to clinch
and Suleyman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Highchurch tries to clinch but Suleyman is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Suleyman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Highchurch is looking to clinch.
Suleyman connects with a nice looking jab.
Highchurch tries to clinch up.
Highchurch is looking to clinch but Suleyman is avoiding it.
Highchurch misses with an uppercut
and Suleyman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Highchurch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Suleyman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Highchurch rushes Suleyman and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Suleyman.
Suleyman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suleyman lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suleyman.
Suleyman digs a right hand into Highchurch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highchurch's gas tank.
Highchurch leaning against his opponent.
Highchurch blocks a body shot from Suleyman.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Suleyman pushes Highchurch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Suleyman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merle Highchurch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Suleyman jabs at Highchurch's body.
Highchurch tries to clinch up.
Suleyman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Highchurch tries to clinch up
and Suleyman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Suleyman.
Highchurch throws an off balance right hand
and Suleyman counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleyman misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleyman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Highchurch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suleyman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suleyman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Highchurch wants to clinch.#T1#
Highchurch moves to clinch but Suleyman breaks away
and Suleyman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Highchurch tries to clinch up but Suleyman circles away and keeps his distance.
Highchurch takes one on the button.
Ibrahim Suleyman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suleyman throws out a leg kick but Highchurch moves out of range and Suleyman only half commits.
Highchurch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Highchurch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Highchurch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suleyman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highchurch closes the distance but Suleyman moves to the side
and Suleyman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Highchurch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suleyman.
Highchurch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suleyman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suleyman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Highchurch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suleyman counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suleyman circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Suleyman to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleyman misses with a wild combination.
Highchurch throwing a counter right hand but Suleyman manages to avoid it.
Highchurch tries to clinch there but Suleyman circles away.
Highchurch doesn't manage to clinch there - Suleyman circles away.
Highchurch closes the distance but Suleyman moves to the side
and Suleyman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Highchurch wants to clinch but Suleyman slips to the side
and Suleyman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suleyman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Highchurch tries to clinch up
and Suleyman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highchurch tries to move into range but Suleyman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Suleyman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suleyman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Suleyman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highchurch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Highchurch is looking to clinch.
A jab from Suleyman does it's job there.
Highchurch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleyman counters with a nice uppercut.
Suleyman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Highchurch wants to clinch but Suleyman slips to the side
and Suleyman counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Highchurch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suleyman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suleyman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suleyman misses with a wild body shot.
Highchurch darts in trying to clinch
and Suleyman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suleyman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch tries to close the distance and clinch but Suleyman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Highchurch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Suleyman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suleyman catches Highchurch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Highchurch wants to clinch
and Suleyman counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Highchurch is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Suleyman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Merle Highchurch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Suleyman cracks a nice hook into Highchurch's ribs.
Highchurch moves to clinch but Suleyman breaks away
and Suleyman counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Highchurch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Highchurch closes the distance but Suleyman moves to the side
and Suleyman rattles Highchurch with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Highchurch tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Suleyman dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Highchurch stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ibrahim Suleyman!
After the fight, Ibrahim Suleyman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ABW 48 Kieboom - Mouse
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Opstad fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Highchurch takes the fight into the clinch.
Highchurch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Opstad up against the cage.
Highchurch misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch slows down the pace here.
Opstad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Highchurch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Opstad connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Merle Highchurch has been cut.#T1#
Opstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highchurch. #CL2#
Highchurch takes the fight into the clinch.
Opstad blocks a body shot from Highchurch.
Opstad wants to break the clinch but can't.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Highchurch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Opstad pulls Highchurch into guard.
Highchurch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Highchurch won't allow Opstad to sweep him here. #SUB#
Opstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Highchurch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Highchurch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Opstad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Highchurch. #T2#
Highchurch throws an elbow that misses. Opstad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Highchurch's guard. Nice move by Opstad!#REVR#
Opstad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Highchurch is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Highchurch has his feet on Opstad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Opstad or perhaps it was just good defense by Highchurch, which made it look bad.
Highchurch throws out a counter right but Opstad avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opstad throws a head kick but Highchurch moves out of range.
Highchurch is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opstad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Highchurch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opstad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Highchurch closes the distance and clinches.
Highchurch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opstad is trying to drag Highchurch to the mat but Highchurch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Highchurch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Highchurch has Opstad pushed against the cage.
I was talking to Opstad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Opstad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Highchurch moves into range and clinches up with Opstad.
Opstad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Highchurch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Opstad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Highchurch smiles and moves away.
Opstad throws an overhand right that lands on Highchurch's shoulder, as Highchurch tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Highchurch has closed the distance and engaged Opstad in a clinch.
Highchurch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Highchurch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Highchurch.#T4##TD2#
Highchurch has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Opstad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Highchurch somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Opstad avoids the strikes from Highchurch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highchurch missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Opstad is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Highchurch manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Opstad has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Highchurch.
Highchurch avoiding Opstad 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merle Highchurch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Opstad throws a jab but it's blocked by Highchurch.
Highchurch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Highchurch clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Highchurch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Opstad is trying to keep an underhook but Highchurch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Highchurch throwing shots but Opstad is blocking nicely.
Highchurch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Opstad missing with punches from the bottom.
Opstad is looking to control Highchurch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Opstad avoid being mounted?
Highchurch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Opstad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Opstad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Opstad is trying to keep Highchurch in close.
#T1#
Highchurch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Highchurch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highchurch throws a big elbow that misses.
Highchurch throws a big right hand that misses.
Highchurch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Highchurch is looking to work some ground and pound but Opstad has wrist control.
Highchurch throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Highchurch slips a straight right by Opstad.
Opstad fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Highchurch counters with a big uppercut that knocks Opstad off his feet! Highchurch dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Opstad is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Leon Opstad has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highchurch in side control, throwing shots but Opstad defends.
Oh Opstad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Opstad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Highchurch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Highchurch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Highchurch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Highchurch lands a big left to the face of Opstad, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Highchurch and another - Opstad is out! Highchurch stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Merle Highchurch!
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Event:
ABW 33 Johnson - Chistov
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Highchurch clinches with his opponent.
Lal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Highchurch lands a hook that snaps the head of Lal backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Highchurch.
Highchurch just leaning against Lal, taking a breather. #TD2#
Highchurch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lal is trying to keep an underhook but Highchurch manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lal with the active half guard here but Highchurch passes nicely into side control.
Lal is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch working away.
Highchurch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lal tries to escape but Highchurch is in control. #T1#
Lal trying to control but Highchurch flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Highchurch lands shots from the back.
Highchurch lands shots from the back.
Highchurch scores with punches to the body. #ROC2#
Lal is rocked!
Lal takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Highchurch celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Merle Highchurch!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 30
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Highchurch throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Grimdal pushes Highchurch up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Highchurch managing to block the knees to the body from Grimdal.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Highchurch's brow.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike.
Grimdal lands a good knee to the midsection. Highchurch won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Highchurch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highchurch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Highchurch breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimdal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimdal looks winded!
Highchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Grimdal throws a big counter head kick but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Highchurch throws the left hand but Grimdal avoids the punch easily.
Highchurch throws a body kick that misses.
Highchurch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimdal moves away.#KD#
Highchurch cracks Grimdal with an uppercut from hell and Grimdal crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Highchurch's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Highchurch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highchurch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Highchurch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Highchurch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimdal is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Highchurch advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merle Highchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimdal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Highchurch missing with a left hand there. Grimdal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimdal unleashes a big counter combination but Highchurch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grimdal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Highchurch.
Highchurch throws a low kick but Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Highchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot.
Highchurch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimdal.
Highchurch cracks the inside of Grimdal's front leg.
Highchurch looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimdal is just out of range.#KD#
Highchurch catches Grimdal napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Grimdal to the canvas!
Grimdal is still in real trouble! Can Highchurch finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimdal being controlled here, momentarily.
Highchurch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Highchurch wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Grimdal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highchurch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimdal seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimdal keeping full guard, as Highchurch tries to pass.
Highchurch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Highchurch wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Highchurch stops Grimdal from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Grimdal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimdal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highchurch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Highchurch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Highchurch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimdal.
Grimdal throws a big counter head kick but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch loads up on a big right hand but Grimdal slips the punch.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grimdal moves in looking to clinch but Highchurch pushes him off.
Grimdal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
Despite the aggression on Grimdal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Highchurch looks to throw the jab but Grimdal is out of range.
Grimdal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimdal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Highchurch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#KD#
Highchurch catches Grimdal napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Grimdal to the canvas!
Highchurch looking to pass the guard.
Highchurch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Highchurch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highchurch wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Highchurch is working hard here to advance position.
Highchurch 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Grimdal moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Highchurch thuds a left hand into Grimdal's body.
Highchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highchurch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimdal wants to clinch up but Highchurch keeps it at a distance.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimdal avoids the body shot from Highchurch.
#CL2#
Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Highchurch in a clinch.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Grimdal. #BC#
Highchurch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##KD#
Highchurch moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Grimdal goes down! Can Highchurch finish him!?#CUT#
That has opened up Reggie Grimdal's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highchurch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Highchurch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimdal can do to turn this around?
Grimdal keeping full guard, as Highchurch tries to pass.
Grimdal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Highchurch is controlling him.
Highchurch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimdal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Highchurch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimdal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Highchurch misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimdal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Highchurch is keeping busy.
Highchurch is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.#BC#
Highchurch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highchurch throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch throws a lazy body kick
and Grimdal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grimdal avoids the body shot from Highchurch.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Highchurch circles away.
Grimdal just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHighchurch.#T1#
Grimdal slips a straight right by Highchurch.
Grimdal tries to clinch but Highchurch moves out of range.
Grimdal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highchurch.
Highchurch misses with a low kick.
Grimdal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highchurch.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Grimdal is looking for the big counter here.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Grimdal moves out of range.
Merle Highchurch is winning the standup battle so far.
Highchurch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimdal moves away.#CL2#
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Highchurch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Grimdal wants to stall.
Highchurch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Highchurch is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal.
A frustrated look appears on Highchurch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Highchurch has Grimdal pressed against the cage, preventing Grimdal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Highchurch is trying to break free.#BC#
Highchurch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Highchurch takes a swing at Grimdal's ribcage but misses.
Highchurch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimdal manages to avoid it.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Highchurch missing with a left hand there. Grimdal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Highchurch misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Highchurch blocks it.
#BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Highchurch tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimdal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grimdal checks a leg kick.
Grimdal avoids the head kick by Highchurch.
#CL2#
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Highchurch dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reggie Grimdal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highchurch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Grimdal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Highchurch is trying to force a seperation but Grimdal has the dominant position.
Grimdal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Highchurch's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Highchurch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Highchurch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimdal.
Grimdal unleashes a big counter combination but Highchurch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Highchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot.
Grimdal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimdal moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Merle Highchurch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Grimdal tries a quick counter leg kick but Highchurch is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Highchurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highchurch, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Highchurch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Logan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Highchurch under the eye.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Freddie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan sizes up Highchurch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Highchurch is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Logan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highchurch wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Logan catches Highchurch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Logan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Highchurch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Logan counters with a thumping low kick.
Logan throws a series of punches but Highchurch avoids them all with ease.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highchurch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan stuns Highchurch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1##CL#
Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Logan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Logan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Highchurch blocks an uppercut.
Highchurch tries to work over Logan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan lands a hook that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Highchurch.
Highchurch wants to stall.
Highchurch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan lands an uppercut.
Logan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Logan cracks Highchurch with a nice body shot.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Highchurch controls his hands.
#T2#
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Highchurch.
Highchurch can't find room to land a body shot as Logan controls the action.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Highchurch blocks the elbow strike.
Highchurch tries to work over Logan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Logan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch is trying to maintain a safe position but Logan gets an underhook and turns Highchurch into the cage.
Logan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
Highchurch tries to throw a body punch but Logan avoids it by throwing Highchurch back against the cage.
Highchurch tries to stall but Logan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Logan lands with a short shot to the head.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Logan is working Highchurch over against the cage.
Logan lands with a short shot to the head.
Highchurch trying to control the position but instead, Logan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Highchurch into the cage.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Logan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Logan.
Highchurch takes a shot to the head.
Highchurch misses with the head strike.
Logan lands a good knee to the midsection. Highchurch won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Logan.
Logan is working Highchurch over against the cage.
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan pushes Highchurch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Highchurch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Highchurch tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Logan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan is working Highchurch over against the cage.#T4#
Logan presses Highchurch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Logan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logan lands a body punch.
Logan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Logan.
Logan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Highchurch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Highchurch tries to throw a body punch but Logan avoids it by throwing Highchurch back against the cage.
Highchurch can't find room to land a body shot as Logan controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Logan.
Logan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Highchurch tries to stall but Logan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Highchurch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Highchurch seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Logan.
Logan gets through Highchurch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Logan dominated that round.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Logan.
Highchurch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Logan cracks Highchurch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Logan throws a front kick that sends Highchurch stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Highchurch can do to turn this around?
Highchurch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Highchurch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Highchurch moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Highchurch ducks right into an uppercut from Logan.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Highchurch tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highchurch fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Logan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Highchurch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Logan clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Highchurch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Logan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Highchurch blocking some punches.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Logan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logan cracks Highchurch with a nice body shot.
Logan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
Logan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Logan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Logan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Logan scores with a shoulder strike.
Freddie Logan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Logan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Logan crunches a lovely knee into Highchurch's ribcage.#T2#
Logan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Logan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Logan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Highchurchs head.
Highchurch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Logan.
Logan prevents a body shot from Highchurch.
Logan lands with a short shot to the head.
Highchurch tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Highchurch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logan pushes Highchurch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Logan tries to work over Highchurch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Logan.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Highchurch tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Highchurch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Logan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Logan lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Logan on the inside.
Logan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Logan lands a left hand.
Logan lands a shoulder strike.
Logan lands with a right to the head.
Logan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Logan lands a nice uppercut.
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Highchurch wants to stall.
A short left from Logan.
Logan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Highchurch avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage. #T4#
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Highchurch wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logan.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Highchurch avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Highchurch pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Logan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Logan.
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Highchurch's head.
Highchurch trying to control the position but instead, Logan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Highchurch into the cage.
Logan lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan lands with a short shot to the head.
Logan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Logan 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#
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Highchurch is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
As Highchurch backs away, Logan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Logan.
Jab by Logan.
Highchurch wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Highchurch tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logan thumps Highchurch with a low kick.
Highchurch doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Highchurch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Logan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Highchurch wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Highchurch under the eye.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Highchurch at a distance.
#T1#
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Highchurch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Highchurch backs away, Logan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Logan. #CL#
Logan drives through and clinches with Highchurch against the cage.
Logan scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Logan.
A short right from Logan on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Highchurch.
Logan gets through Highchurch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Highchurch avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Logan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Logan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Highchurch trying to control the position but instead, Logan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Highchurch into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Logan.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Logan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Logan lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Highchurch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Logan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Highchurch can turn it around.
Logan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Logan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Highchurch prevents a body shot from Logan.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Highchurch trying to control the position but instead, Logan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Highchurch into the cage.
Logan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Highchurch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Logan. #T3#
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Highchurch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Logan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Logan lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Logan.
Logan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Logan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Logan.
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Freddie Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Highchurch tries to stall but Logan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Logan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highchurch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Logan up against the cage.
Logan scores with a knee to the head.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan lands with a short shot to the head.
Highchurch stalling in the clinch but Logan improves position.
A short left from Logan.
Highchurch misses with a punch to the body.
Logan lands with a short shot to the head.
Logan presses Highchurch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Logan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Merle Highchurch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Logan 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Logan!
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Event:
KOC - 8
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Highchurch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Highchurch.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Highchurch has a takedown stuffed.
Highchurch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Koski dives in and scores a takedown into Highchurch's guard.#ES#
Highchurch pushes Koski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Koski slaps away a takedown attempt from Highchurch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Highchurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highchurch. Highchurch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Highchurch misses with a takedown attempt
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Highchurch or perhaps it was just good defense by Koski, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Koski.
Highchurch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koski works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Koski.
Highchurch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koski pinned against the cage. Koski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Highchurch with a poor takedown
and Koski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highchurch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.
Koski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highchurch moves forwards but Koski connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Highchurch doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Koski counter with a right hand.
Highchurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highchurch throws a lazy head kick
and Koski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koski sprawls well. Koski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Highchurch gets slowly back to his feet.
Highchurch closes the distance and clinches up with Koski, looking for a takedown. Highchurch pushes Koski against the cage but Koski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koski throws a right and a left that Highchurch avoids nicely. #T4#
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koski sprawls well. Koski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Highchurch gets slowly back to his feet.
Highchurch has his takedown stuffed
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Highchurch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Highchurch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highchurch is looking to counter the offense by Koski and move into the clinch.
Koski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Highchurch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Highchurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highchurch is breathing heavily.
Highchurch tries for a takedown but Koski circles away easily
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Koski dominated that round.
That's time! Highchurch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good shot there by Koski.
Koski lands with an uppercut that bounces Highchurch off the cage and back into range.
Highchurch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koski avoids it really well and circles away.
Koski lands a really nice looking cross but Highchurch seems unphased.
Koski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koski defends well and Highchurch ends up having to push Koski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Highchurch shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Highchurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highchurch fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Koski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Highchurch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koski avoids it really well and circles away.
Highchurch walks into a stiff left hand from Koski.
Highchurch has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Highchurch has a takedown stuffed.
Highchurch misses with a left hand
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab.
Onni Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Koski.
Merle Highchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense.
Koski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Highchurch misses its target.
Highchurch fails with the takedown
and Koski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Highchurch thinking. #T3#
Koski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koski as he jumps to the side.
Koski tries to bum rush Highchurch with a series of wild strikes but Highchurch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Highchurch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koski's waist but Koski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Highchurch off to one side.
It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highchurch shoots for a double leg takedown but Koski sprawls well. He's pushed Highchurch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koski connects with a crisp jab.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
Highchurch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Highchurch does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Koski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koski digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Highchurch misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highchurch throws a lazy body kick
and Koski counters with a nice uppercut.
Highchurch misses with a takedown
and Koski counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highchurch fails with the takedown
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koski digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Koski lands a nice shot that snaps Highchurch's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Koski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Koski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koski cracks Highchurch with a good jab.
Highchurch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Highchurch darts in looking for a takedown but Koski gets double underhooks and turns Highchurch into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highchurch slips under a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Highchurch. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Highchurch shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
Highchurch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Highchurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Highchurch ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Koski lands a jab to Highchurch's midsection.
Highchurch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koski finds it's way round the side to connect with Highchurch's head.
Highchurch with a poor takedown
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Highchurch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Highchurch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Highchurch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Highchurch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koski scores with the left hand. Highchurch knows he should have avoided that one.
Highchurch shoots in but Koski avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Highchurch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Koski both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski scores with a decent looking hook.
Highchurch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koski lands a jab.
Koski swinging wildly here.
Highchurch is looking to counter the offense by Koski and move into the clinch.
Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Highchurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koski misses with a body shot.
Highchurch misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Highchurch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.#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.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Highchurch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Highchurch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Highchurch moves away.
Highchurch shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Highchurch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Highchurch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koski.
Highchurch throws a push kick but Koski slaps the foot to one side.
Koski throws out a counter right but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
Merle Highchurch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onni Koski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koski dips to his left and cracks Highchurch with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Koski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Koski!
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Event:
KOC - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoang Minh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Highchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch is looking to chop away at Hoang Minh's legs.
Highchurch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoang Minh tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Highchurch counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoang Minh struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highchurch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang Minh wants to control but Highchurch postures up.#T1#
Highchurch taking a breather here. #SUB#
Highchurch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoang Minh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Highchurch's guard! Nice work there by Hoang Minh! #ES#
Highchurch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Highchurch misses with a head kick.
Hoang Minh darts in looking for a takedown but Highchurch gets double underhooks and turns Hoang Minh into the cage.
The fighters circling - Highchurch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highchurch misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Hoang Minh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hoang Minh.#T2#
Highchurch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Highchurch backs off Hoang Minh throws a huge counter combo but Highchurch manages to avoid it all.
Hoang Minh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highchurch swivels and escapes.
Merle Highchurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh is looking to clinch but Highchurch is avoiding it.
Highchurch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoang Minh manages to circle out of the way.
Highchurch throws a shot from downtown. Hoang Minh moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Hoang Minh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoang Minh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Highchurch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Highchurch misses its intended target.
Hoang Minh shoots in looking for a takedown but Highchurch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoang Minh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoang Minh avoids the head kick by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Highchurch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoang Minh is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Hoang Minh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Highchurch checks it well.
Hoang Minh has a takedown stuffed.
Hoang Minh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Highchurch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoang Minh looks winded!
Hoang Minh tries for a takedown but Highchurch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Highchurch lands a lovely overhand right.
Highchurch misses with a low kick as Hoang Minh jumps back.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Hoang Minh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highchurch misses with a body shot.
A big left from Highchurch misses.
Highchurch swings for the body but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Hoang Minh checks a low kick from Highchurch.#T4#
Highchurch misses with a hook.
Highchurch swings for the body but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Hoang Minh moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Highchurch connects with a leg kick. Hoang Minh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoang Minh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highchurch.
Highchurch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Highchurch throws a body punch but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Highchurch misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highchurch throws a body shot but no joy.
Highchurch tries a head kick but it misses.
Highchurch throws a body punch but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hoang Minh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Highchurch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoang Minh shoots in looking for a takedown. Highchurch tries to sprawl out of it but Hoang Minh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Highchurch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Highchurch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nguyen Hoang Minh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highchurch misses with a body kick.
Hoang Minh feints the counter takedown.
Hoang Minh shoots in and drives through. Highchurch sprawls well.
Merle Highchurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch lands a lovely overhand right.
Highchurch misses the shot to the body.
Hoang Minh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Highchurch throws a wild body kick that Hoang Minh sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoang Minh checks a low kick from Highchurch.
Highchurch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Highchurch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hoang Minh closes the distance and clinches.
Highchurch wants a takedown but no success here.
Highchurch is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoang Minh has double underhooks.
Highchurch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoang Minh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Highchurch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoang Minh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Highchurch walks away with a smile on his face. Hoang Minh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Merle Highchurch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Highchurch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Highchurch misses with a looping right.
Highchurch looks to land a body kick but Hoang Minh moved away.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
#T2#
Highchurch throws a hook but Hoang Minh avoids it easily.
Hoang Minh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Highchurch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Highchurch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoang Minh manages to avoid it.
Highchurch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Hoang Minh clinches up against the cage.
Hoang Minh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoang Minh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Highchurch.
#BC2#
Hoang Minh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Hoang Minh wants to clinch up but Highchurch keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoang Minh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highchurch throws out the jab.
Highchurch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hoang Minh is breathing heavily.
Highchurch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoang Minh.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
Highchurch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highchurch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoang Minh tries to counter with a clinch but Highchurch shakes him off and moves away.
Highchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highchurch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoang Minh was well out of range. Poor timing from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh looks to score with a jab to the body but Highchurch is just out of range.
Highchurch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoang Minh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws out a loose jab but Hoang Minh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoang Minh tries for a takedown but Highchurch circles away easily#TD#
and Highchurch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoang Minh won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highchurch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Highchurch advances nicely into full mount.
Highchurch throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoang Minh because Highchurch loaded up on that one.
Highchurch controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoang Minh blocks a head kick by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh moves away from the strike by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh tries to clinch up but Highchurch circles away and keeps his distance.
Highchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Hoang Minh moves out of range easily.
Highchurch takes a swing at Hoang Minh's ribcage but misses.
Hoang Minh dives in for a single leg takedown but Highchurch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Highchurch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hoang Minh moves out of range of the body kick from Highchurch.
Highchurch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Hoang Minh throws a head kick but Highchurch moves out of range.
Highchurch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoang Minh manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hoang Minh has Highchurch up against the cage in a clinch.
Highchurch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoang Minh can do to turn this around?#T1#
Highchurch can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Highchurch breaks from the clinch.
Highchurch leaves Hoang Minh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Highchurch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoang Minh moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoang Minh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoang Minh flicks out a counter leg kick but Highchurch steps away.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Highchurch throws a hook but Hoang Minh avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Highchurch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh is looking to clinch but Highchurch is avoiding it.
Highchurch is looking to land body kicks.
Hoang Minh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Highchurch avoids it really well and circles away.
Merle Highchurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Highchurch tries to avoid it but Hoang Minh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Highchurch to the ground. Highchurch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoang Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Highchurch misses with a head kick.
Highchurch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highchurch, right into the meat.
Highchurch throws a body kick that misses.
Highchurch looks to land a left hand but Hoang Minh moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hoang Minh.
Highchurch sets himself, and Hoang Minh steps forward looking for the clinch! Highchurch avoids it this time.
Highchurch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoang Minh blocks the body kick.
Highchurch throws a body punch but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Hoang Minh throws a big counter head kick but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
Highchurch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoang Minh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Highchurch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoang Minh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Highchurch's waist but Highchurch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoang Minh off to one side.
Highchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch throws a hook to the side of Hoang Minh's head but Hoang Minh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Hoang Minh avoids a kick to the body.
Highchurch throws a front kick aimed at Hoang Minh's knee but Hoang Minh avoids it well.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Hoang Minh avoids the head kick by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh tries to clinch there but Highchurch circles away.
Highchurch tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoang Minh avoided it.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoang Minh moves out of range as Highchurch strikes.
Hoang Minh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highchurch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoang Minh shoots in but Highchurch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nguyen Hoang Minh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merle Highchurch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoang Minh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highchurch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Highchurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highchurch, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Highchurch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Silver pushes Highchurch up against the cage in a clinch.
Highchurch's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Highchurch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silver stalling the fight.
Highchurch tries to stall but Silver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Highchurch letting Silver take a breather here.
Highchurch is trying to maintain a safe position but Silver gets an underhook and turns Highchurch into the cage.
Highchurch takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Merle Highchurch has been cut.
Highchurch is trying to break the clinch but Silver is controlling him.
Silver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Highchurch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Highchurch shrugs off.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Highchurch in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Highchurch works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Silver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Highchurch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silver pulls Highchurch in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Silver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Highchurch.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silver holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Silver is looking for a triangle but Highchurch pushes his legs off easily.
Silver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Highchurch's guard. #REVR#
Silver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Silver trying to control the action but Highchurch is working from the bottom.
Highchurch tries to escape but Silver is in control. #SUB#
Silver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Silver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Silver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Highchurch, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Silver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Silver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Highchurch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silver is controlling him well.
Silver sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Highchurch is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silver throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Silver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Highchurch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Silver is trying to get an arm triangle but Highchurch is defending well. #SUB#
Silver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Silver has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silver controlling from the full mount.
Silver moves to the back. #SUB#
Silver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Highchurch defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Silver tries to get the hooks in deep but Highchurch pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merle Highchurch's cut.
That's time! Silver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Silver darts in and clinches Highchurch up against the cage.#TD2#
Highchurch has Silver pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Highchurch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silver tumbling to the mat - Highchurch dives into Silver's guard.#SUB#
Silver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Silver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Highchurch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Highchurch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Highchurch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Silver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Highchurch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Silver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Highchurch passes into half guard.
Highchurch looks to land a strike but Silver avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Highchurch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Highchurch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silver has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Highchurch is looking to defend but Silver has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Highchurch! Silver pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Highchurch taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benny Silver!
Benny Silver took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Fontana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Highchurch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fontana to the ground. Highchurch is now in Fontana's guard.
Highchurch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Highchurch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Highchurch pushes down on Fontana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontana tries to get to full guard but Highchurch has control of the leg.
Highchurch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB2#
Highchurch is working for a kimura but Fontana is defending it quite comfortably.
Highchurch stalling.
Highchurch uses his free foot to push down on Fontana's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fontana.
Highchurch with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Highchurch lands a heavy elbow.
Highchurch with shots to the head and body - Fontana looks very uncomfortable down there.
Highchurch content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highchurch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Highchurch lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Fontana is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Highchurch swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Merle Highchurch!
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