PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Higgs (ranked 4363 p4p, 474 weight class) and Island Prince (ranked 2933 p4p, 354 weight class). Robert Higgs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Island Prince's chin.

Higgs
vs
Prince

193 cm
25
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Woodhouse's

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Higgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Prince!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Higgs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Prince tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Higgs is in Prince's guard.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Higgs from controlling successfully.

Higgs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prince has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Higgs has managed to get both his arms back between Prince's legs - danger averted.
Prince has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Presto's Conditioning and Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Higgs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higgs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Higgs trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgs looking to pass the guard.

Prince has his foot on Higgs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Higgs works his way back into a safe position though.
Higgs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Higgs trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Prince looking for a guillotine here but Higgs defends easily.
Higgs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prince is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Prince throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Prince had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Higgs defends it easily.
Higgs tries to free his leg and advance position but Prince is retaining full guard.
Higgs controls from within his opponent's guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Prince is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Higgs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Higgs wants to pass the guard but Prince is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Higgs from controlling successfully.

Prince is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Higgs trying to control but Prince is working from the bottom.
Higgs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Higgs from controlling successfully.
Higgs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Prince looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Higgs has picked Prince up and slammed him! Prince can't keep hold of the triangle and Higgs manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Higgs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prince is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Higgs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prince knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prince is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Higgs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Prince is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Higgs jumps into side control!
Prince regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Higgs seems to be working for a kimura but Prince defends the submission attempt.
Higgs is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Higgs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgs trying to control from half guard but Prince is working away.

Higgs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Higgs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prince is just riding it out for now. Higgs eventually gives up the hold.

Prince actively working from the bottom here.
Higgs is looking to take a break and control but Prince is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prince is looking to improve his position.
Higgs wants to free his trapped foot but Prince is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Higgs throws a head kick that misses

and Prince counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Higgs pulls guard effortlessly.
Higgs is trying to control the position but Prince postures up.
Robert Higgs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Prince drops back looking for a leg! Higgs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Higgs manages to kick Prince off! Prince jumps back into Higgs's guard.
Prince slips nicely into half guard.

Prince is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Higgs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Higgs is looking for a sweep. Prince is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prince looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Higgs looking for subs from the bottom but Prince mounts him!

Prince has hold of Higgs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Higgs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Higgs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prince.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgs tries to hold on but Prince pushes him away.
Higgs gets back to half guard.

Higgs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Higgs looking for submissions off his back.
Higgs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Higgs actively working from the bottom here.
Higgs is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prince is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Higgs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Higgs wants to get back to full guard but Prince has mounted him!
Higgs has given up his back here.
Prince has the hooks in. Higgs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Prince is working for a rear naked choke. Higgs is not defending it well and Prince has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Higgs refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Higgs's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Island Prince!
A very excited looking Island Prince made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.