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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredric Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Maximus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fredric Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Maximus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Higgins!
Higgins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Higgins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Higgins keeping hold of Maximus's head, controlling as best he can.
Higgins is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Higgins wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is thwarting Higgins's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins is looking to escape.
Higgins tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Maximus is controlling him
Higgins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maximus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Higgins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Higgins is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higgins stands up over Maximus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Higgins stands up over Maximus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Higgins is in close to Maximus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Higgins wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Higgins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Higgins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throws a big right hand that misses.
Higgins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Higgins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Higgins landing with the ground and pound.
Higgins drops back looking for a leg! Maximus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maximus manages to kick Higgins off! Higgins jumps back into Maximus's guard.
Higgins is looking to stand up but Maximus won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximus wants to clinch
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredric Higgins 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.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Maximus saw that one coming.
Maximus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Higgins is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Higgins moves into full guard.
Higgins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Higgins trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Higgins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Higgins controlling from the top position.
Higgins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Higgins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fredric Higgins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higgins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Higgins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Higgins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Higgins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Higgins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Higgins wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Higgins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maximus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Higgins clinches up against the cage.
Higgins tries to pull guard but Maximus won't allow it.
Higgins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maximus to keep the fight standing.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Higgins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively.
Higgins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus.
Horrible takedown attempt by Higgins or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximus, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredric Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus slips under a jab from Higgins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins clinches up against the cage.
Higgins working hard to break the clinch.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximus can do to turn this around?
Maximus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Higgins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maximus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Higgins's efforts to push away.
Higgins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Higgins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maximus walks away with a smile on his face. Higgins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dan Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Higgins with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus misses with a wild combination.
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 Fredric Higgins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maximus throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Higgins, as that shot connected.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Fredric Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins is trying to pull guard but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Higgins fails to pull guard.
Maximus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Higgins tries to pull guard but Maximus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredric Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins jumps guard but Maximus stands there with Higgins around his waist. Higgins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins jumps guard and drags Maximus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Higgins is controlling Maximus's posture.
Higgins continues to stall.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higgins is keeping the position for now.
Maximus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Higgins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maximus passes into side control.
Maximus wants to stand but Higgins has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is trying to buck Maximus off.
Maximus controls the position.
Higgins stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Higgins tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus is trying to move to mount but Higgins reverses beautifully and ends up in Maximus's guard.
Higgins throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Higgins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Higgins working some strikes from top position.
Higgins wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Higgins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Higgins stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus.
Maximus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins throws a right hand that Maximus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dan Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredric Higgins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Higgins misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredric Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higgins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredric Higgins!
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energy
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RATING
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