PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adekunle Richard (ranked 7247 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Higgs (ranked 5207 p4p, 543 weight class). Adekunle Richard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Richard
vs
Higgs

186 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adekunle Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Higgs!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgs tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Richard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Higgs is trying to defend but Richard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Higgs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
Richard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Higgs on the ground.
Higgs trying to control but Richard postures up.

Higgs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richard is thwarting Higgs's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Higgs looking for a kimura from the bottom but Richard passes into side control!
Higgs tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Higgs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Higgs tries to control but Richard manages to take his back.
Higgs trying to control the position but Richard manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Richard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Higgs trying to control the action but Richard just sinks the hooks in.
Richard is trying to stick to Higgs's back but Higgs is turning into Richard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Higgs.
Higgs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Higgs trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Higgs's guard.

Higgs keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Higgs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.

Higgs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Higgs working for a triangle but Richard defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Higgs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richard is aware though and is defending well.

Higgs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.

Higgs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richard defends well.
Richard throwing strikes but missing.

Higgs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Higgs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richard wants to control from the top but Higgs keeps moving.

Higgs is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.

Higgs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Higgs looking for a guillotine here but Richard defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Higgs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Higgs fails with a takedown attempt.

Richard clinches up with Higgs and pushes him back against the cage.
Higgs is trying to pull guard but Richard has him pressed against the cage.
Higgs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Higgs jumps guard but Richard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adekunle Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Higgs.
Higgs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richard just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Higgs successfully pulls guard.

Higgs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Richard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higgs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richard has managed to get both his arms back between Higgs's legs - danger averted.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Higgs has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Higgs is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.

Higgs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Richard is looking to stand up but Higgs won't let him.

Higgs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Higgs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Higgs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Higgs trying to control the position.

Higgs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Higgs has wrist control.

Higgs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Higgs keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Higgs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Higgs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richard defends well.
Higgs keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.

Higgs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Higgs is tightening it up a little... Richard has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Richard reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Richard taps out! Nice BJJ there by Higgs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robert Higgs!