PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Adams
vs
Higgins

178 cm
27
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Higgins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
Higgins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
A left lands for Higgins.
Adams tries to move into range but Higgins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Ian Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins misses with the combination.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Higgins gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Higgins scores with a body shot.
Higgins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Higgins looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Adams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Higgins is out of range.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins lands a head shot.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams wants to clinch but Higgins slips to the side
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Higgins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Adams tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Higgins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body.
Higgins scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Higgins defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins works the jab nicely.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins feints a jab promting Adams to slip. Higgins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
A nice combination there by Higgins.
Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Higgins lands a two punch combo.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Adams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higgins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Higgins stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Adams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Higgins throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higgins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Higgins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams misses with a double jab
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Ian Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Higgins with a nice cross.

Adams gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Adams wants to break free but Higgins has control.
Adams jumps guard but Higgins stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Higgins as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Higgins cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.

Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Higgins. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Higgins tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Higgins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Higgins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Higgins lands a jab.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Higgins sprawls well. Higgins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Vincent Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Higgins counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Higgins to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Adams. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Higgins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
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!
Higgins lands with a hook. Adams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins with a nice cross.
Adams tries to bum rush Higgins with a series of wild strikes but Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick from Higgins.
Some bone on bone action there as Adams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Higgins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adams. Adams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Higgins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Adams breaks from the clinch.
Higgins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Adams's body.

Adams instigates a clinch.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Higgins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Higgins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Higgins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Higgins.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.

Adams instigates a clinch.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.
Higgins wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Higgins lands a body shot.

Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Ian Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Higgins moves into the clinch.
Higgins tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Higgins, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Higgins against the cage but Higgins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Higgins lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams lands with a right hand.
Higgins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick.

Adams takes the fight into the clinch.

Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Adams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Higgins misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot lands for Higgins.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Adams tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.

Higgins moves into the clinch.

Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Higgins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Higgins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Higgins scores with a four punch combination!
Higgins 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.
Higgins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Higgins misses with a few strikes there.
Adams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Higgins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adams doesn't seem phased though.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Higgins's waist but Higgins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.

Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgins has double underhooks.
Adams looking for a takedown.
Ian Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Higgins.

Higgins manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Higgins.
Higgins scores with a nice head shot.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Higgins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Higgins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Higgins.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.

Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Higgins.

Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Higgins counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.

Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Higgins stalling.

Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams is able to avoid easily.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Higgins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Higgins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Higgins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Higgins clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vincent Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adams eats them both and turns towards Higgins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Higgins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ian Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higgins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Higgins!