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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nomi Mae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nomi Mae!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Higgins.
Mae throws a right and a left that Higgins avoids nicely.
Mae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Mae throws a nice looking combination but Higgins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mae misses with a low kick.
Higgins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mae throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Higgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Higgins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Higgins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mae sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higgins.
Higgins throws a series of punches but Mae avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Higgins does it's job there.
Mae defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Mae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mae is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mae, as that shot connected.
Higgins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geraldo Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mae lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Mae misses with the combination.
Mae throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Higgins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mae throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Mae.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgins.
Mae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good exchange - Higgins coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mae shoots in and bounces Higgins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Higgins looking for a sweep. Not yet Higgins, not yet.
Higgins is looking to stand up but Mae isn't so interested in that idea.
Higgins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higgins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mae trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mae 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.
Higgins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mae preventing the sweep.
Higgins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mae gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Higgins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mae can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mae slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mae trying to control the action but Higgins is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higgins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomi Mae 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.
Mae looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Mae shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Higgins pinned against the cage. Higgins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mae misses with the combination.
Higgins throws a right and a left that Mae avoids nicely.
Higgins misses with a two punch combination.
Mae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higgins.
Mae fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Higgins digs a good hook to Mae's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins scores a takedown into full mount!
Higgins looking for a guillotine from mount but Mae is having none of it.
Higgins trying to control but Mae is having none of it.
Mae bucks up and throws Higgins to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nomi Mae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins throws a series of strikes that have Mae backpedaling.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Higgins shoots in looking for a takedown. Mae tries to sprawl out of it but Higgins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mae manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mae goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mae fails to land the takedown.
Geraldo Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nomi Mae.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Higgins. Those never looked like landing.
Mae moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higgins gets the takedown into side control.
Mae throws Higgins to one side and escapes!
Higgins slips a jab and a cross from Mae.
Mae looks to land a combination but Higgins avoids it well.
Higgins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Mae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgins's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mae looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Higgins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mae.
Higgins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mae throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Mae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mae.
Higgins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mae on his heels. He'll look to pass Mae's guard now, I'm sure.
Higgins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mae is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Higgins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Higgins advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mae wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Higgins throws an elbow but Mae slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mae is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Higgins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Higgins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Higgins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Higgins prevents Mae from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mae dodges the ground and pound from Higgins.
Mae is trying to buck Higgins off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Geraldo Higgins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Higgins scores with a jab to the body.
Mae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Mae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Higgins.
Mae throws a push kick but Higgins slaps the foot to one side.
Higgins throws a series of punches but Mae avoids them all with ease.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mae.
Mae misses with a double jab.
Mae avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Higgins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mae avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mae throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Mae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Higgins.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mae.
Mae is trying to get an arm triangle but Higgins is defending well.
Higgins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mae's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins trying to control here.
Higgins wants to get back to full guard.
Geraldo Higgins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higgins trying to control but Mae postures up.
Higgins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mae is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mae is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mae pulls his head out easily.
Mae is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mae passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mae looking to control but Higgins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Higgins tries to reverse the position but Mae maintains control.
Mae tries to control but Higgins wriggling away.
Mae looking to secure an arm triangle but Higgins defends it well.
Mae looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mae has control of Higgins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Higgins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Higgins tries to lock up and control but Mae gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nomi Mae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mae 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomi Mae!
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