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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 777 p4p, 907 weight class) and Lou Higgins (ranked 116 p4p, 140 weight class). Averyanov comes to the cage accompanied by Drago's Entrance Theme. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Higgins!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Averyanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Higgins - the referee stops the clock and Averyanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Higgins. Averyanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Higgins looks to move away, Averyanov throws a big counter combo but Higgins just gets out of the way.
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins scores with a jab. Averyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Averyanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins lands with a nice body punch.
Averyanov ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Higgins lands but Averyanov takes it in his stride.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Averyanov slams his shin into Higgins's torso.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averyanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Higgins throws a big counter head kick but Averyanov avoids it with no problem.
Averyanov throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Higgins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Averyanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins with a nice calf kick.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgins misses with a left hand
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Higgins.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Higgins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Higgins catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Averyanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averyanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
A cross from Higgins lands.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Averyanov.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averyanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Averyanov throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Averyanov throws a counter high kick but Higgins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averyanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Averyanov. Averyanov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov misses with a wild body shot.
Averyanov throws a low kick, looking for Higgins's leg but Higgins calmly moves out of range.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
Higgins throws the left hand but Averyanov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Averyanov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Averyanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Averyanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higgins.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Averyanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Higgins's head.
Averyanov moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov blocks a jab.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Averyanov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Averyanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averyanov lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Averyanov with a hook.
It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Averyanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Averyanov moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Higgins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins lands with an overhand left.
Averyanov stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Higgins.
Averyanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins jabs at Averyanov's body.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Averyanov misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov misses the jab.
A left lands for Higgins.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Averyanov misses with a straight left.
Higgins cracks Averyanov with a good jab.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins slips a jab from Averyanov.
Higgins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Higgins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averyanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averyanov blocks a jab.
Averyanov lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Averyanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins throws a head kick but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Averyanov.
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov misses with a body kick.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Higgins throws a lazy head kick
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averyanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Higgins misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Averyanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Averyanov swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Higgins is rocked!
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Averyanov rattles Higgins with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Higgins tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Averyanov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Higgins stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Andrei Averyanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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