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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Run (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Run has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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160 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cooper Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vince Run!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Run throws a one two combo.
It looks like Cooper Higgins has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Run is defended easily by Higgins.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Run swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins stuffs the takedown attempt from Run. Run gets slowly back to his feet.
Run fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cooper Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Run.
Higgins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Higgins controlling the action here.
Higgins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Run really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higgins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Run preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Run does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Run wants to control but Higgins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Higgins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Higgins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Higgins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Higgins seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Run defends it well.
Higgins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Run wants to improve his position but Higgins is controlling well.
Higgins stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Higgins is defended easily by Run.
Higgins tries to clinch up
and Run holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Run pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Higgins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Run is defending well.
Run fails to pull guard.
Run can't get the takedown.
Run escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Higgins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Run.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins instigates a clinch.
Run tries to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling the position.
Higgins jumps guard but Run turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Run's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Run is trying to push Higgins away but Higgins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Run tries to break free but Higgins pushes him back against the cage.
Run fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Higgins fails to pull guard.
Run throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cooper Higgins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Run throws a push kick but Higgins slaps the foot to one side.
Higgins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Run was covering up waiting for the punch and Higgins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Higgins looking to pass the guard.
Higgins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Run striking off his back but it's not causing Higgins any problems.
Higgins throwing strikes from guard but Run blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Run looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Higgins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Run 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 one minute gone in the round.
Run trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Higgins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Run puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Higgins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Higgins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Higgins is looking for a sweep. Run is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Higgins manages to get to full guard.
Higgins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Higgins has his foot on Run's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Run works his way back into a safe position though.
Run wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Run being controlled here momentarily.
Run must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Higgins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Run is aware though and is defending well.
Higgins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Run tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Run from controlling successfully.
Cooper Higgins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higgins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Higgins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Run is aware though and is defending well.
Higgins has an active guard here but Run has managed to pass into half guard.
Run throwing shots but Higgins is blocking nicely.
Run stops Higgins from getting back to his feet.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Run can do to turn this around?
Higgins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Run 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. Run eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins tries to get to full guard but Run has control of the leg.
Higgins manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Run trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Higgins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cooper Higgins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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 swings for the body but Run moves out of range.
Run tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vince Run seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Run misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Run.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Higgins.
Run displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches up with Run, looking for a takedown. Higgins pushes Run against the cage but Run circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Run throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Higgins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Run is in Higgins's guard.
Higgins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Run wants to control the position but Higgins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Run sees it coming and defends easily.
Higgins prevents Run from standing back up.
Run is trying to control but can't.
Run takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Run looks like he's trying to stand up.
Higgins passes to side control.
Higgins is trying to get an arm triangle but Run is defending well.
Run struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins stands up.
Run throws a series of punches but Higgins avoids them all with ease.
Higgins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Run was covering up waiting for the punch and Higgins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Higgins drops back looking for a leg! Run is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Run manages to kick Higgins off! Higgins jumps back into Run's guard.
Higgins throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins trying to control but Run is working from the bottom.
Higgins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Higgins wants to control from the top but Run keeps moving.
Higgins 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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Run sees it coming and defends easily.
Higgins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Run does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Run is trying to maintain the position but Higgins is very close to passing his half guard.
Higgins is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Run is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cooper Higgins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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