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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klitschko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Monster by Skillet. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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157 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klitschko slips a jab from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klitschko.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klitschko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klitschko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Klitschko thows a body shot but no joy.
Higgins tries to bum rush Klitschko with a series of wild strikes but Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Higgins doesn't seem bothered though.
Higgins walks into a straight right hand from Klitschko.
Higgins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klitschko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klitschko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins moves into full guard.
Klitschko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klitschko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klitschko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higgins is keeping the position for now.
Higgins wants to sweep but no luck.
Klitschko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higgins trying to keep a closed guard but Klitschko is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Geraldo Higgins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Klitschko saw that one coming.
Higgins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Klitschko won't allow Higgins to sweep him here.
Klitschko is looking to work some ground and pound but Higgins has wrist control.
Klitschko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higgins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klitschko has managed to get both his arms back between Higgins's legs - danger averted.
Klitschko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Higgins looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klitschko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Higgins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klitschko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Higgins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko stands and throws Higgins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Higgins wants to control but Klitschko postures up.
Klitschko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Higgins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Klitschko is looking for a kimura here.
Higgins wants to get back to full guard but Klitschko has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is desperately trying to improve his position but Klitschko has a good base and remains in mount.
Higgins regains half guard.
Klitschko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Higgins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Higgins is not content to let Klitschko control the position.
Klitschko slips a nice elbow through Higgins's hands, connecting with Higgins's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins trying to control but Klitschko postures up.
Klitschko wants to take a breather but Higgins is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Klitschko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Higgins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klitschko but Klitschko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a takedown attempt - Higgins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geraldo Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Klitschko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klitschko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Higgins misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Klitschko or perhaps it was just good defense by Higgins which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko thows a body shot but no joy.
Higgins tries to bum rush Klitschko with a series of wild strikes but Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Higgins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Klitschko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Higgins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klitschko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Higgins but Higgins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Geraldo Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Klitschko.
Higgins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geraldo Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgins cracks Klitschko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Klitschko misses with a left hand
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klitschko misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Klitschko!
Klitschko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Higgins goes for an armbar but Klitschko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Klitschko.
Higgins controls Klitschko momentarily but Klitschko frees himself.
Higgins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klitschko defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins controls Klitschko momentarily but Klitschko frees himself.
Klitschko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higgins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klitschko postures up and lands a big shot to Higgins's brow.
Klitschko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klitschko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Higgins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Klitschko!
Higgins looking to ground and pound but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Higgins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Higgins throws a strike there. Klitschko manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Higgins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Klitschko manages to get to full guard.
Higgins forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Higgins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Klitschko dodges the punch combination from Higgins.
Higgins fails with the takedown
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klitschko throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klitschko takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klitschko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klitschko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Higgins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Higgins misses with a takedown attempt
and Klitschko counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins throws a combination that misses
letting Klitschko counter with a right hand.
Klitschko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Klitschko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klitschko lands with an uppercut that bounces Higgins off the cage and back into rage.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klitschko swings widly with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a single leg into guard. Klitschko didn't expect that.
Klitschko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Higgins defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Klitschko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Higgins, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is trying to keep Klitschko in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Higgins is on top in guard.
Klitschko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Higgins.
Higgins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is keeping the position.
Higgins looking to sit in guard and control but Klitschko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Higgins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Higgins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klitschko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Klitschko with a nice head shot there.
Higgins has his foot on Klitschko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klitschko works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Klitschko wanted to stand there but Higgins had control of the position.
Higgins trying to keep a closed guard but Klitschko is proving a slippery customer.
Klitschko pushes down on Higgins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klitschko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klitschko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins wants to sweep but Klitschko has passed to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Klitschko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klitschko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Klitschko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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