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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Higgens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Higgens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
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153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Minion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Higgens!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Higgens misses with a left hand
and Minion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minion sprawls well. Minion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Higgens gets slowly back to his feet.
Minion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Minion wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Minion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minion avoids it really well and circles away.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Higgens.
Higgens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mega Minion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Higgens shoots in and drives through. Minion sprawls well.
Higgens dives in for a single leg takedown but Minion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minion tries a body shot but Higgens blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion misses with some punches.
Minion is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgens has double underhooks.
Minion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Higgens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Minion to the mat. Minion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Higgens won't allow Minion to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Minion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Higgens drops back looking for a leg! Minion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minion manages to kick Higgens off! Higgens jumps back into Minion's guard.
Higgens looking to pass the guard.
Minion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minion wants to stand up but Higgens is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgens won't allow Minion to sweep him here.
Higgens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Higgens is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higgens misses with a left hand
and Minion counters with a nice body kick.
Higgens dives in for a single leg takedown but Minion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Higgens leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgens lands an uppercut.
Higgens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higgens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that round.
That's time! Minion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Higgens misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Higgens goes for a double leg but Minion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minion continues to drive forward.
Minion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Higgens.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higgens throws an elbow but misses.
Minion can't find room to land a body shot as Higgens controls the action.
Minion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Higgens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minion's efforts to push away.
Minion blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgens's elbow.
Minion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgens can do to turn this around?
Higgens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Minion breaks from the clinch.
Higgens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minion defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgens shoots in looking for a takedown. Minion tries to sprawl out of it but Higgens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Higgens throws a series of punches but Minion moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minion lands a nice hook to Higgens's body. Higgens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgens tries for a takedown but Minion circles away easily
and Minion counters with a thumping low kick.
Higgens misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minion. Higgens does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgens shoots in but Minion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Higgens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minion defends it nicely.
Minion blocks a jab.
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.
Minion cracks Higgens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Minion slips a straight right by Higgens.
Higgens shoots for a double leg takedown but Minion sprawls well. He's pushed Higgens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mega Minion is winning the standup battle so far.
Higgens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgens looks to land a combination but Minion avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Higgens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Minion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higgens misses with a head kick.
Higgens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion lands an uppercut.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgens controls his hands.
Higgens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgens has Minion pressed against the cage, preventing Minion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgens swings wildly with an uppercut but Minion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minion is trying to break the clinch but Higgens is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgens has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Minion manages to break the clinch.
Higgens misses with a lunging right hand
and Minion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Minion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minion counters with a left to the body.
Higgens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minion stuffs the takedown attempt from Higgens. Higgens gets slowly back to his feet.
Mega Minion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Higgens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgens doesn't manage to clinch there - Minion circles away.
Higgens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Higgens clinches up with Minion and pushes him back against the cage.
Higgens has Minion pressed against the cage, preventing Minion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minion.
Higgens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minion.
Higgens trying to control the position but instead, Minion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Higgens into the cage.
Minion tries to break the clinch but Higgens is controlling the position.
Minion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion has a couple of punches blocked by Higgens.
Minion managing to block the knees to the body from Higgens.
Come on Higgens - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Higgens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion is trying to break the clinch but Higgens has him pressed against the cage.
Minion breaks from the clinch.
Minion blocks a head kick by Higgens.
Higgens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgens moves into the clinch.
Peter Higgens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Minion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minion misses with a punch on the inside.
Minion is trying to force a seperation but Higgens has the dominant position.
Higgens blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minion is trying to force a seperation but Higgens has the dominant position.
Higgens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Higgens has Minion pressed against the cage, preventing Minion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgens scores with a shot to the side of Minion's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mega Minion.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minion, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Minion!
An out of breath Mega Minion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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