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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aron Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce has chosen Migos-Y.R.H as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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189 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aron Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce misses with a double jab.
Higgins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Higgins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bruce has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruce and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruce lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Aron Higgins has been cut.
Bruce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Higgins counters by clinching up.
Higgins taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Bruce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce is trying to break free.
Higgins successfully pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bruce is looking to work some ground and pound but Higgins has wrist control.
Bruce is looking to work some ground and pound but Higgins has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bruce working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Higgins holds on and takes a little breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins wants to stand and escape but Bruce is having none of it.
Higgins really is a fat lump.
Higgins managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aron Higgins.
Higgins stuffs the takedown attempt from Bruce. Bruce gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Bruce does no damage.
Bruce tries to bum rush Higgins with a series of wild strikes but Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Bruce.
Bruce looks winded!
A punch combination from Bruce misses.
Bruce misses with a takedown attempt
and Higgins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruce misses with a combination
and Higgins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Higgins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bruce, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Higgins.
Higgins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bruce to get to his feet.
Bruce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgins counters with a good, hard body kick but Bruce shrugs it off.
Higgins swings for the body but Bruce moves out of range.
Bruce throws a left and a right that both miss
and Higgins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bruce's guard now.
Higgins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bruce gets caught napping as Higgins dives in and scores a takedown. Bruce manages to retain guard.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Higgins stands up from Bruce's guard - Higgins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bruce gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Higgins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Higgins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruce's head.
Higgins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce shoots in for a double leg but Higgins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aron Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Bruce.
Bruce with a poor takedown
and Higgins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Higgins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Higgins pulls guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruce prevents Higgins from getting back to his feet.
Higgins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Higgins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bruce shoots in looking for a takedown but Higgins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Higgins is fending him off so far but Bruce persists. Nope, Higgins circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Higgins controlling the position for now.
Higgins tries to kick Bruce off but Bruce keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Higgins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Higgins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bruce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bruce's guard now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bruce manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce misses with a double jab
and Higgins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bruce gets caught flat footed, as Higgins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Higgins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bruce, up you get!
Bruce misses with a few strikes there.
Bruce tries for a takedown but Higgins circles away easily
and Higgins counters with a takedown into side control.
Aron Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Bruce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Higgins won't let Bruce get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Aron Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Higgins.
Bruce fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruce throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Higgins.
Bruce misses with a wild combination.
Bruce misses with a combination
and Higgins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Higgins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins decides to pull guard.
Higgins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruce throwing strikes but missing.
Higgins controlling Bruce's posture.
Higgins wants to stand but Bruce is controlling the position.
Bruce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruce throwing strikes but missing.
Bruce stops Higgins from standing up.
Bruce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higgins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Higgins controlling Bruce's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bruce postures up and lands a big shot to Higgins's brow.
Higgins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruce.
Higgins wants to stand and escape but Bruce is having none of it.
Higgins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Higgins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruce.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins wants to stand but Bruce is controlling the position.
Aron Higgins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higgins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruce throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruce won't allow Higgins to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Higgins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aron Higgins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Bruce misses.
Bruce misses with a wild combination.
Higgins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bruce to the ground. Higgins is now in Bruce's guard.
Bruce wants to stand and escape but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins stands up and waves to Bruce to follow him.
Higgins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruce throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bruce back to the cage. Higgins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruce is defended easily by Higgins.
Higgins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Higgins stands up and beckons Bruce to join him on the feet.
Higgins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bruce was covering up waiting for the punch and Higgins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Bruce is keeping the position.
Higgins stands up from Bruce's guard - Higgins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Leo Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Higgins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Higgins decides to pull guard.
Higgins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bruce is controlling him.
Higgins pushes Bruce off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bruce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bruce avoids a kick to the body.
Bruce misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce misses with a double jab.
Bruce fails with the takedown
and Higgins counters with a nice body shot.
Aron Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Bruce.
Bruce swats away the attempt to clinch by Higgins.
Higgins drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgins counters with a nice body shot.
Bruce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aron Higgins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Higgins circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Higgins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Higgins!
Leo Bruce spoke after the fight, saying 'got out skilled but it was a great match.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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