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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avigdor Liberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Higuita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higuita has chosen None as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bernardo Higuita will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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219 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avigdor Liberman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernardo Higuita!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higuita throws out the jab.
Higuita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higuita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liberman on the side of the head.
Higuita misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Higuita misses with a hook.
Liberman moves away from the strike by Higuita.
Liberman moves away from the strike by Higuita.
Higuita connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liberman momentarily.
Liberman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Higuita to the mat! Higuita manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liberman looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liberman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Higuita lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Liberman !
Liberman gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberman is looking to improve his position.
Liberman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Liberman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Higuita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Higuita's back!
Good control from Liberman .
Higuita is taking damage to the body and head.
Higuita can't escape the position.
Liberman has Higuita flattened out and is raining down punches.
Higuita rolls, trying to escape but Liberman keeps control of the position.
Higuita covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liberman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Higuita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberman lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Liberman .
You can see the frustration on Higuita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Higuita really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liberman . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liberman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Higuita. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Higuita can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liberman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Higuita is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avigdor Liberman !
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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