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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higgins comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - TNT . The key to victory for Alex Higgins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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175 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theron throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right-left combo lands from Theron.
Theron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Theron keeps it at a distance.
Higgins is looking to clinch but Theron is avoiding it.
Theron looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Theron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Theron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Higgins's head.
Higgins has one foot on Theron's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theron misses with a takedown attempt - Higgins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theron darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Theron there.
Theron is looking to advance position but Higgins won't allow it.
Higgins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Theron on the ground.
Higgins is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins is staying active underneath Theron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Theron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Theron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Theron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Higgins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Theron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Higgins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Theron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theron working Higgins over with strikes.
Theron stops Higgins from getting back to his feet.
Theron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
That's two 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.
Higgins is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Theron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higgins swinging wildly here.
Theron lands a head shot.
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Theron saw it coming and moves away.
Theron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Theron 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. Theron is in Higgins's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theron wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy.
Theron works his foot free and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Higgins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron lands a couple of good shots and Higgins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Theron punches Higgins on the ear.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Theron controls the position.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Theron is landing with strikes. Higgins can't take much more of this.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Theron is in full control for now.
Theron slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Higgins covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Theron gets his way!
Theron is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Theron is in full control for now.
Theron controls the position.
Higgins staying busy and making it hard for Theron to control.
Theron is landing with strikes. Higgins can't take much more of this.
Theron is punishing Higgins with some ground and pound.
Higgins fending off the submission attempt from Theron.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Theron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Higgins tries to work over Theron's front leg with a kick but Theron checks it.
Theron blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Higgins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Theron throws out a powerful jab.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but Theron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theron closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Theron 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.
Theron stops Higgins from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron lands a couple of elbows.
Theron passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron landing strikes.
Theron trying to control the position but Higgins is working away.
Charlie Theron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Theron drags him back down.
Theron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Higgins, who protects the arm well.
Higgins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Higgins pushes Theron away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Theron gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Theron cracks Higgins with a big right hand but Higgins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Higgins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Theron has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Higgins tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Theron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Theron scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Theron scores with punches to the body.
Theron scores with punches and elbows.
Theron cracks Higgins with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Higgins from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Higgins is keeping busy.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theron scores with punches from the back.
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Theron is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron throwing damaging strikes from the back! Higgins could be in trouble here!
Theron is working for a rear naked choke. Higgins is not defending it well and Theron has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Higgins refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Higgins's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Theron!
Alex Higgins spoke after the fight, saying 'great fight , he was the better fighter , i'll get back into gym and work on more of my weaknesses'.
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RATING
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