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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carlos jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos jr comes into the arena with Jarrid Mendelson - The Ultimate Fighter blaring out of the sound system. 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.
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257 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Carlos jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Higgins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Carlos jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carlos jr is trying to defend but Higgins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Higgins stops Carlos jr from getting back to his feet.
Higgins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlos jr's head.
Higgins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carlos jr wants to get back to his feet.
Higgins with the ground and pound but Carlos jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carlos jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Higgins.
Carlos jr wants to get back to his feet but Higgins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Higgins throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carlos jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Higgins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlos jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Higgins down.
Higgins dodges the ground and pound from Carlos jr.
Higgins is trying to control Carlos jr's posture but Carlos jr avoids it.
Higgins is looking to regain half guard here but Carlos jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Higgins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carlos jr lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higgins defending well though.
Higgins tries to get to full guard but Carlos jr has control of the leg.
Higgins taking some punishment here, with Carlos jr in his half guard.
Carlos jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Higgins is just riding it out for now. Carlos jr eventually gives up the hold.
Higgins wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins manages to get to full guard.
Higgins is pulling down on Carlos jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Carlos jr, at least for the moment.
Carlos jr postures up in Higgins's guard and throws a big left but Higgins blocks it.
Carlos jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Higgins is looking to regain half guard here but Carlos jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Carlos jr working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Higgins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higgins isn't going anywhere.
Carlos jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is trying to control Carlos jr's posture but Carlos jr avoids it.
Carlos jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Higgins, who protects the arm well.
Higgins can't do much from the bottom here.
Higgins is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Higgins misses with a takedown
and Carlos jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Higgins won't be happy with that.
Carlos jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Carlos jr punching from mount but Higgins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Carlos jr is breathing heavily.
Higgins tries to lock up and control but Carlos jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carlos jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Higgins's face.
Higgins working to try and regain half guard.
Carlos jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Higgins defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Higgins gets back to half guard.
Higgins controlling the position for now.
Higgins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Higgins.
Carlos jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
Carlos jr being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos jr dominated that round.
That's time! Carlos jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Higgins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carlos jr to the mat! Carlos jr manages to get full guard.
Higgins trying to control but Carlos jr is working from the bottom.
Higgins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carlos jr's head.
Higgins trying to control but Carlos jr is working from the bottom.
Higgins forces his way into half guard.
Carlos jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Higgins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higgins is looking to stall here but Carlos jr recovers full guard.
Carlos jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Higgins.
Higgins is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlos jr has wrist control.
Carlos jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Higgins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higgins is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlos jr has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Higgins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Higgins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jose Carlos jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlos jr is refusing to be controlled, as Higgins sits in half guard.
Higgins wants to work for an arm triangle but Carlos jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Higgins is looking for a kimura here.
Higgins thows a huge punch but Carlos jr dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands with a punch from half guard.
Higgins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlos jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Higgins winds up and cracks Carlos jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Higgins working the head and body with strikes.
Higgins stalling away here and it's allowed Carlos jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Higgins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throws a strike but Carlos jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Higgins wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Higgins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carlos jr throwing strikes from guard but Higgins blocks nicely.
Carlos jr won't allow Higgins to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Higgins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carlos jr's guard.
Carlos jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Higgins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlos jr counters with a two punch combo.
Carlos jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carlos jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Higgins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carlos jr.
Higgins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Carlos jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higgins is looking to escape.
Carlos jr unloading with bombs!
Higgins can't escape the position.
Higgins tries to hold on but Carlos jr postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgins tries to reverse the position but Carlos jr maintains control.
Carlos jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Higgins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Carlos jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Higgins is surviving well by controlling Carlos jr's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins is trying to escape the mount.
Higgins tries to hold on but Carlos jr postures up.
Higgins working to try and regain half guard.
Higgins tries to hold on but Carlos jr postures up.
Carlos jr goes for an armbar but Higgins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Higgins.
Higgins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlos jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins postures up in Carlos jr's guard and throws a big left but Carlos jr blocks it.
Carlos jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Higgins.
Higgins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Higgins landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jr keeping full guard, as Higgins tries to pass.
Carlos jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlos jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Higgins postures up in Carlos jr's guard and throws a big left but Carlos jr blocks it.
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Carlos jr is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higgins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Higgins distracts Carlos jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carlos jr keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully.
Higgins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlos jr is keeping the position for now.
Higgins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carlos jr's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlos jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Higgins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Higgins!
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energy
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