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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Kurri
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Higgs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magaluff lands the left hand.
Magaluff swats away the attempt to clinch by Higgs.
Higgs throws a sloppy head kick and Magaluff moves out of range easily.
Magaluff lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magaluff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgs tries to clinch up but Magaluff circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgs takes one to the side of the head.
Higgs tries to land a front kick but Magaluff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgs walks straight into a right hand from Magaluff - that's dropped him! Magaluff jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Higgs from any more punishment! Higgs complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kabala Magaluff!
During a confident post fight interview, Kabala Magaluff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Braz vs McCullen
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Higgs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Higgs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White is trying to force a seperation but Higgs has the dominant position.
White working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Higgs jumps guard and drags White to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is looking to stand up but Higgs won't let him. #SUB#
Higgs is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! White rolls with it to try and escape but Higgs cranks on the arm and White is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Higgs!
Robert Higgs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
EFC Higgs vs Carsara
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Higgs misses with a body punch
and Carsara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgs has his takedown stuffed
and Higgs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carsara drops Higgs with a straight right hand, right on the button! Carsara follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fausto Carsara!
An intense looking Fausto Carsara took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'give me the fuckin microphone!!! kamden jackson you are a motherfucker!!! come to WVT and fight with me fuckin coward!!!in a real mma org. with real rules. i'll broke your ass son of bitch!!!come on kamden!! i'm ready , come on!!! you can't run away forever!!!'.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Di Betto Bardi tried to score with a low kick but Higgs checks it.
Di Betto Bardi misses with a low kick.
Di Betto Bardi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Di Betto Bardi responds with a good body kick, but Higgs manages to step out the way in time.
Di Betto Bardi connects with an inside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi pushes Higgs away with a front kick.
Di Betto Bardi throws out a leg kick but Higgs moves out of range and Di Betto Bardi only half commits.
Di Betto Bardi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Di Betto Bardi pushes Higgs away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgs looks to clinch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Higgs is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Higgs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bors tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Higgs is in Bors's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgs trying to control but Bors is working from the bottom.
Bors is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Higgs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Higgs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Higgs pushing down on Bors's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Higgs maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bors could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Higgs has cracked it and Bors is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Higgs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Higgs!
Robert Higgs decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Higgs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bryan but Bryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgs.
Bryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Higgs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bryan throwing strikes but missing.
Bryan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Higgs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bryan is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higgs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Higgs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bryan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Higgs has tightened it up now! Bryan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Higgs!
Robert Higgs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a hook. Higgs ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Higgs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Higgs blocks with his arms.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Higgs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Higgs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Higgs keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lee is sitting in close to Higgs's body. Higgs has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lee is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lee is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Higgs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Higgs!
In his post fight interview, Robert Higgs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Higgs.
Higgs shoots for a takedown but Hogan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Higgs drives through and clinches with Hogan against the cage.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
Higgs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Higgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgs throws the kick towards the body but Hogan avoids it.
Higgs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Higgs didn't expect that.
Higgs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hogan forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Higgs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Higgs taking some punishment here, with Hogan in his half guard. #ROC2#
Higgs is rocked!
Hogan unloads with some huge strikes here! Higgs is out! Hogan wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Higgs tries to clinch up
and Fernandino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Fernandino catches Higgs right on the button with a cross.
Higgs doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandino circles away.
Higgs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Higgs misses with a jab to the body
and Fernandino counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Fernandino!
Eduardo Fernandino decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Luna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luna wants it to stay on the feet.
Luna moves out of range as Higgs throws a body kick.
Luna misses with a hook. Higgs ducked under it nicely.
Luna misses with a hook.
Donk. Luna catches Higgs right on the button with a cross.
Higgs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luna circles away.
Nice defenses there by Higgs.
Higgs throws out a loose jab but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Higgs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Higgs moves into the clinch successfully.
Higgs tries to pull guard but Luna holds him up against the cage and eventually Higgs drops back down to his feet.
Antonio Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Higgs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna gets through Higgs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgs tries to pull guard but Luna holds him up against the cage and eventually Higgs drops back down to his feet.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Higgs jumps guard but Luna stands there with Higgs around his waist. Higgs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Higgs jumps guard but Luna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
A hook to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a body shot.
Higgs looks winded!
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Higgs's head.
Higgs tries to pull guard but Luna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luna creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Higgs's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Higgs drops to his knees and Luna pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Luna!
Antonio Luna retains his middleweight title!
Antonio Luna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ab22
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Higgs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bolverk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolverk lands with a good body shot.
Higgs with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Bolverk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Bolverk. #TD#
Higgs has picked Bolverk up - he's going for a ride! Higgs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Higgs is looking for a kimura but Bolverk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Higgs to get the leverage.
Bolverk wants to improve his position but Higgs is controlling well.
#SUB#
Higgs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Higgs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolverk sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Higgs is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bolverk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Higgs!
Robert Higgs retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
Ab20- Champions
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Higgs gets a double leg takedown into Prince's guard.
Prince controls Higgs momentarily but Higgs frees himself.
Higgs wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Prince is trying to control the position but Higgs postures up. #SUB#
Prince is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Higgs defends well.
Higgs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prince is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgs wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Higgs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgs looking to pass the guard.
Higgs trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Prince had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Higgs defends it easily.#T1#
Higgs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prince is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Prince is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higgs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
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.
Higgs trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince is trying to control the position but Higgs postures up.
Higgs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Higgs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Higgs trying to control the position but Prince is working away. #SUB2#
Higgs is trying to get an arm triangle but Prince is defending well.
Higgs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Prince! #SUB2#
Higgs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Prince can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Prince is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Higgs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Prince has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Higgs is looking to work his way around to Prince's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Higgs wants to control the pace but Prince is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Prince defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Higgs. #SUB2#
Higgs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prince manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Higgs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prince!
Higgs is trying to take his opponent's back.
Prince is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Higgs trying to control but Prince is having none of it.
Prince is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Higgs is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Prince to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Prince shrugs it off.
Prince wants to hold on but Higgs pushes him away.#SUB2#
Higgs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Prince has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Higgs wants to control the pace but Prince is squirming around nicely.
Prince has given up his back here.
I really don't envy Prince right now.
#SUB2#
Higgs is looking for the choke from the back position but Prince is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Higgs looking for the choke but no joy.
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!
Higgs gets his hands free as Prince looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prince tries to escape but Higgs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Prince trying to control the position but Higgs manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Higgs is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Prince is defending well though. Higgs let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Higgs looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Higgs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Higgs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prince quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Higgs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prince sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Higgs is looking for a kimura here.
Robert Higgs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prince wants to control but Higgs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Higgs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prince defends it well.
Prince is trying to maintain the position but Higgs is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince won't allow Higgs to pass to mount.
Prince works his way to full guard. Good work.
Higgs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prince working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Higgs has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Prince throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Higgs wants to pass the guard but Prince is keeping the position.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Higgs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Prince working a defensive guard here.
Higgs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prince keeping full guard, as Higgs tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Higgs from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Higgs drops back looking for a leg! Prince is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prince manages to kick Higgs off! Higgs jumps back into Prince's guard.
Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Prince gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Higgs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Higgs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prince is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Higgs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Higgs trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Higgs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Higgs postures up.
Higgs wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Prince is controlling Higgs's posture.
Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Higgs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prince is trying to keep Higgs in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Higgs controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Higgs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prince on his heels. He'll look to pass Prince's guard now, I'm sure.
Prince working a defensive guard here.
Higgs trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince working a defensive guard here.
Higgs passes Prince's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Higgs is thwarting Prince's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Higgs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Prince wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Higgs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Higgs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Higgs is thwarting Prince's attempts to control the position.
Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prince trying to control from the bottom.
Higgs is pressing down on Prince's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prince is holding on for now.
Higgs is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgs wants to control but Prince is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Higgs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prince tries to get to full guard but Higgs has control of the leg. #T1#
Prince works his way to full guard. Good work.
Prince working a defensive guard here.
Higgs tries to free his leg and advance position but Prince is retaining full guard.
Prince trying to keep a closed guard but Higgs is proving a slippery customer.
Higgs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Higgs drops back looking for a leg! Prince is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prince manages to kick Higgs off! Higgs jumps back into Prince's guard.
Higgs looking to pass the guard.
Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Higgs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Higgs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prince wants to control but Higgs is keeping busy.
Prince regains full guard. Nicely done.
Higgs is stalling in the full guard.
Prince keeping full guard, as Higgs tries to pass.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Higgs from controlling successfully.
Higgs looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Prince looking to control.
Higgs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prince is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
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 trying to keep a closed guard but Higgs is proving a slippery customer.
Higgs is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Prince is trying to control the position here. Higgs has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Prince tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Higgs jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Higgs!
Robert Higgs is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
AB17 Kutaz v Ambe
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Palboa tries to bum rush Higgs with a series of wild strikes but Higgs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgs dives in and grabs Palboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Palboa pushes down on Higgs's head and hops out.#TD2#
Higgs looking to score a takedown here. Palboa is defending well but Higgs drives through and ends up in Palboa's guard.#SUB2#
Higgs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Higgs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Higgs drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Higgs seems to have locked his on tight now - Palboa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Higgs, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Robert Higgs!
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Event:
AB13 Culpi v Guedes
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Higgs throws the left hand but Latchman avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Latchman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Higgs is staying active underneath Latchman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Higgs is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Higgs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Higgs looking for submissions off his back.
Higgs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Higgs looking for submissions off his back.
Higgs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Latchman is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Higgs looking for submissions off his back.
Latchman prevents Higgs from improving his position.#SUB#
Higgs actively working from the bottom here.
Higgs wants to get back to full guard.
Higgs is trying to maintain the position but Latchman is very close to passing his half guard.
Higgs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Latchman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Higgs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Latchman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2##CL#
Higgs has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Higgs gets control of Latchman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Higgs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Higgs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Higgs has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Latchman doesn't defend quickly enough and Higgs has managed to lock this one up! Can Latchman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Higgs on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Higgs!
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Event:
Alca9 Cobra vs Seinfeld
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Higgs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Higgs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dos Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Higgs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Higgs!
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Event:
Alcabeat5.1
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Prince throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
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.#T2#
Prince keeping moving, preventing Higgs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!#T3##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Higgs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Higgs trying to control from half guard but Prince is working away. #SUB#
Higgs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#R2#
Higgs throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Prince counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1##SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
Higgs looking for subs from the bottom but Prince mounts him!#SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
Higgs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prince. #T2#
Higgs tries to hold on but Prince pushes him away.
Higgs gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Higgs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Higgs looking for submissions off his back.
Higgs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Higgs actively working from the bottom here.
Higgs is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Prince is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Higgs tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
Richard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Higgs's guard. #REVR#
Higgs keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Higgs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.#SUB2#
Higgs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Higgs working for a triangle but Richard defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Higgs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Higgs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.#SUB2#
Higgs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richard defends well.
Richard throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
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. #T4##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Higgs is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#R2#
Higgs fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
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.#TD2#
Higgs successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Higgs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
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.#T1#
Richard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Higgs is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
Higgs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!
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