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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mitsi fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Higgedy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fort Minor - In Stereo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 9 - 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mitsi fili!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgedy misses with a looping right.
fili fails with an attempt to clinch.
fili pushes Higgedy up against the cage in a clinch.
fili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Higgedy.
fili cracks Higgedy with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from fili.
fili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Higgedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from fili.
Higgedy looks to land a combination but fili avoids it well.
mitsi fili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgedy moves into range and clinches up with fili.
fili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
fili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Higgedy presses fili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
fili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Higgedy backwards.
fili leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for fili.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higgedy as fili tries to tie him up.
fili displaying some good clinch control by pressing Higgedy up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by mitsi fili.
fili lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgedy counters with a left to the body.
fili scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from fili misses
and Higgedy counters with a low kick, right behind fili 's knee.
Higgedy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Higgedy trying to pass the guard but fili defending well.
Higgedy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Higgedy throwing shots but fili is blocking nicely.
fili manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higgedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higgedy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Higgedy thows a big elbow that misses.
Higgedy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Higgedy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy trying to control but fili is working from the bottom.
Higgedy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higgedy is looking to work some ground and pound but fili has wrist control.
Higgedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - fili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgedy throws a right and a left that fili avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
fili throws a sloppy head kick and Higgedy moves out of range easily.
Higgedy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Pete Higgedy has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fili lands a really nice looking cross but Higgedy seems unphased.
fili works Higgedy's body with a nice hook.
fili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
fili tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Higgedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
fili swings for the body but Higgedy moves out of range.
Higgedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from fili.
A cross from fili lands.
fili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
fili staying out of range there.
Higgedy moves in looking to clinch but fili pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
fili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higgedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but fili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higgedy is breathing heavily.
fili thows a body shot but no joy.
fili sizes up Higgedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mitsi fili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Higgedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
fili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
fili swings for the body but Higgedy moves out of range.
Higgedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Higgedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
fili throws a good cross that connects.
Higgedy lands a right hook to the body.
Higgedy takes one on the button.
Higgedy misses with a double jab.
Higgedy defending well as fili loads up on a big left hand.
fili misses with a wild body shot.
fili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
fili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgedy connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
fili scores with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Higgedy.
fili stuns Higgedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
fili swings for the body but Higgedy moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higgedy misses with a few strikes there.
Higgedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
fili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy avoids the head kick by fili.
Higgedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
fili misses with a hook to the body
and Higgedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Higgedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higgedy misses with a few strikes there.
fili sizes up Higgedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from fili misses.
fili misses with a wild combination.
fili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgedy manages to avoid it.
fili misses with a looping left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Higgedy. fili shrugs it off though.
Higgedy misses with a few strikes there.
fili scores with a three punch combo!
fili throws a head kick but Higgedy moves out of range.
mitsi fili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgedy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Higgedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as fili throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy works over fili's head and body with a nice combination.
fili misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgedy misses with the combination.
Higgedy throws a right and a left that fili avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgedy. fili does a little dance to reset his feet.
fili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by fili.
A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
fili throws a sloppy body shot
and Higgedy counters with an outside leg kick.
fili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Higgedy on the side of the head.
fili throws a hook but Higgedy avoids it easily.
fili throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgedy.
fili clinches but Higgedy breaks the clinch
and Higgedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
fili misses with a looping left.
Higgedy misses with a head kick.
mitsi fili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
fili scores with a jab. Higgedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Higgedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgedy tries to clinch but fili moves out of range.
fili misses with an uppercut.
Higgedy moves away from the strike by fili.
Higgedy tries to clinch but fili is having none of it.
fili stuns Higgedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
fili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
fili dodges the punch combination from Higgedy.
Higgedy has fili up against the cage in a clinch.
fili taking a breather.
A short right from fili.
fili looking to slow down the pace here.
Higgedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from fili.
fili looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
fili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
fili is looking to control Higgedy's arms but Higgedy gets an underhook and turns him. Now fili has his back to the cage.
Higgedy tries to stall but fili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
fili lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from fili.
fili trying to control the position but instead, Higgedy has worked for underhooks and has pushed fili into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by mitsi fili.
Higgedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgedy connects with the punch.
Higgedy moves in looking to clinch but fili pushes him off.
fili avoids the head kick by Higgedy.
fili misses with a combination
and Higgedy counters with a series of strikes. fili will be more careful next time no doubt.
fili throws a head kick that misses.
Higgedy slips a jab from fili.
Higgedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgedy scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higgedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Higgedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Higgedy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Higgedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from fili.
fili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Higgedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Higgedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from fili finds it's way round the side to connect with Higgedy's head.
Higgedy lands a slapping body shot.
Higgedy throws a leg kick which misses fili's front leg but catches the back leg as fili tries to avoid it.
fili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Higgedy tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from fili.
fili scores with a jab. Higgedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
fili misses with an uppercut. Higgedy saw that one coming.
fili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from fili as Higgedy shoots in.
fili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgedy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
fili closes the distance and clinches.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the head but fili blocks with his arms.
Higgedy trying to land knees to the body.
fili taking a breather.
fili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgedy or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
fili takes a knee right on the jaw!
Higgedy tries to throw a body punch but fili avoids it by throwing Higgedy back against the cage.
Higgedy breaks from the clinch.
fili lands a right hook to the body.
fili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
fili throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Higgedy counters with a two punch combo.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but fili avoids them all with ease.
fili misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from fili. Higgedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgedy's corner calls for a 1-2. Higgedy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
fili misses with a body shot.
Higgedy has managed to clinch.
Higgedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from fili.
fili lands a body punch in the clinch.
fili wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Higgedy trying to land knees to the body.
Higgedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
fili scores with a hook to the body.
Higgedy misses with a knee to the head.
Higgedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
fili is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
fili is leaning against Higgedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from fili.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the head but fili blocks with his arms.
fili slowing the pace effectively.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and fili avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on fili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Higgedy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Higgedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. fili is defending well for now.
fili is trying to stall.
fili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Higgedy backwards.
fili lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
fili misses with a body punch.
fili dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the head but fili blocks with his arms.
fili lands a shot to the body.
fili dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
fili stalling in the clinch but Higgedy improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by mitsi fili.
Higgedy connects with a solid leg kick.
fili is looking to clinch.
fili lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
fili tries to move into range but Higgedy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
fili throws the left hand but Higgedy avoids the punch easily.
Higgedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Higgedy slips a straight right by fili.
Higgedy moves in looking to clinch but fili pushes him off.
fili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgedy.
Higgedy takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
fili prevents Higgedy from breaking the clinch.
fili lands a body punch in the clinch.
fili is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
fili trying to stall but Higgedy improves his position.
Higgedy misses with a knee to the head.
Higgedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
fili works on Higgedy's body with a couple of short punches.
fili has Higgedy pushed against the cage.
Higgedy pushes off an throws an elbow but fili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
fili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgedy backwards.
fili is struggling to control the position.
Higgedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Higgedy is trying to break the clinch but fili is controlling him.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and fili avoids it.
fili digs a right hand into Higgedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higgedy's gas tank.
fili presses Higgedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from fili.
fili stalling against the cage.
fili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Higgedy is keeping busy.
Higgedy lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
mitsi fili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think fili has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mitsi fili!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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