PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armpit Stain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higgedy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor - In Stereo. Armpit Stain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Higgedy
vs
Stain

150 cm
22
138 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Higgedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armpit Stain!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgedy tries to clinch up.
Higgedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgedy misses with a low kick as Stain jumps back.
Higgedy throws a nice looking combination but Stain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Higgedy looks to land a combination but Stain avoids it well.
Higgedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgedy misses with a low kick.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but Stain moves out of range.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but Stain moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stain.
Stain looks for a takedown but Higgedy sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stain.
Pete Higgedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armpit Stain.
Stain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higgedy can pounce on him.
Higgedy throws a jab when Stain was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Higgedy as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Higgedy does no damage.
Stain fails with the takedown.
Higgedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
Stain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Higgedy's waist but Higgedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stain off to one side.
Higgedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stain's sensitive parts.
Higgedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgedy throws a hook but Stain avoids it easily.
Higgedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stain manages to avoid it.

Higgedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stain trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Higgedy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Higgedy throws a push kick but Stain slaps the foot to one side.
Pete Higgedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Higgedy does no damage.
Higgedy tries to clinch up but Stain circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgedy throws a sloppy head kick and Stain moves out of range easily.
Higgedy misses with a wild body shot.
Stain with a lazy takedown attempt

and Higgedy counters with a shoot takedown. Stain fights it but they end up in guard.
Higgedy is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgedy stands up over Stain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stain is on top in guard.
Stain landing with the ground and pound.
Stain trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain postures up in Higgedy's guard and throws a big left but Higgedy blocks it.

Higgedy looking for a guillotine here but Stain defends easily.
Stain wants to control from the top but Higgedy keeps moving.
Higgedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stain manages to get himself to full guard.
Stain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgedy is one step ahead there.
Higgedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Stain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Higgedy throwing strikes but missing.
Higgedy tries to stand but Stain is controlling from the bottom.
Stain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stain is looking to sweep but instead, Higgedy has passed into half guard.
Higgedy wants to pass to mount but Stain is defending the position.
Stain is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Higgedy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Higgedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stain.
Stain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higgedy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Higgedy misses the shot to the body.
Higgedy throws a nice looking combination but Stain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Higgedy looks to land a right hand but Stain moved out of range.
Stain dodges the punch combination from Higgedy.
Stain slips under a jab.
Stain shoots in but Higgedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Higgedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stain shoots and misses

so Higgedy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pete Higgedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armpit Stain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy thows a big elbow that misses.
Stain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgedy is one step ahead there.
Higgedy trying to control but Stain is working from the bottom.
Higgedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higgedy wants to get up but he can't break Stain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higgedy preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stain holds on and takes a little breather.
Stain wants to sweep here but Higgedy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stain has his takedown stuffed
and Higgedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Decent striking displayed by Higgedy there.
Higgedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stain.
Higgedy throws a lazy right hand but Stain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgedy.

Higgedy rushes Stain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Higgedy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stain.
Higgedy looking to throw knees to the head but Stain is blocking nicely.
Stain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higgedy lands a knee to the head.

Higgedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
A combination from Higgedy does no damage.
Higgedy misses with a wild combination.
Stain with a poor takedown
and Higgedy counters with a low kick, right behind Stain 's knee.
Higgedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stain blocks a leg kick.
Higgedy throws a chopping leg kick but Stain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stain.

Higgedy moves into the clinch.
Stain looking for a takedown.
Stain can't get the takedown.
Higgedy prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Higgedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgedy throws a right and a left that Stain avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stain shoots for a double leg takedown but Higgedy sprawls well. He's pushed Stain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Higgedy scores a takedown into full mount!
Stain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Higgedy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgedy tries to control but Stain wriggling away.
Stain wants to control but Higgedy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Higgedy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Higgedy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Higgedy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Higgedy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stain is trying to control Higgedy's posture but Higgedy avoids it.
Stain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stain taking a bit of punishment here - Higgedy scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stain is not content to let Higgedy control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Stain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Higgedy's guard.
Higgedy trying to control the position.
Stain landing with the ground and pound.
Higgedy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Higgedy looking to control.
Stain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higgedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stain wants to control from the top but Higgedy keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stain stands up over Higgedy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stain has his takedown stuffed

and Higgedy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stain is looking for a sweep. Higgedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stain has hold of Higgedy's hands but Higgedy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Higgedy.
Stain is in trouble now - Higgedy has advanced to mount!
Stain tries to hold on but Higgedy pushes him away.
Higgedy with the ground and pound from mount.
Pete Higgedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stain is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Higgedy content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higgedy avoids the attempt from Stain to control.
Higgedy thowing shots but they're missing.
Stain blocking the ground and pound.
Stain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Higgedy dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stain is squirming around, avoiding Higgedy's attempts to control the action.
Stain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Higgedy.
Stain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pete Higgedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BOOM! Higgedy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stain wants to control but Higgedy is having none of it.
Higgedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stain is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Higgedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higgedy 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Higgedy!