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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Higgins (ranked 25532 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zanfanz Mazing (ranked 8328 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanfanz Mazing has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Casey Higgins's chin.
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278 lbs
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200 cm
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casey Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zanfanz Mazing!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Higgins really is a fat lump.
Higgins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mazing presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Higgins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Higgins regains half guard.
Higgins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higgins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Higgins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Higgins is looking to sweep but instead, Mazing has passed into half guard.
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.
Higgins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Higgins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazing is working away from the top position though.
Mazing seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Mazing.
Higgins is looking for a sweep. Mazing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mazing trying to control from half guard but Higgins is working away.
Mazing working Higgins over with strikes.
It looks like Casey Higgins has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mazing is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Higgins manages to get to full guard.
Mazing is looking to pass into half guard but Higgins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Higgins is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazing is working an open guard so Higgins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mazing looks winded!
Mazing forces Higgins back against the cage and clinches.
Higgins tries to score a body lock takedown but Mazing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Higgins is trying to drag Mazing to the mat but Mazing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Higgins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Higgins is looking for a sweep.
Higgins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mazing's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazing's back!
Higgins keeps control of the position easily here as Mazing tries to buck him off.
Mazing tries to roll but Higgins sticks to his back.
Mazing is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazing wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Higgins controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazing tries to roll but Higgins sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Casey Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casey Higgins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zanfanz Mazing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazing 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 throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mazing swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazing is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Higgins with a body shot.
Mazing lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Higgins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Casey Higgins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Mazing drags him back down.
Mazing is breathing heavily.
Mazing trying to control the action but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Higgins tries to buck Mazing off but Mazing is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins is working hard here to advance position.
Higgins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mazing off and has taken his back!
Higgins is riding his opponent, not letting Mazing buck him off.
Mazing is in a bad position with Higgins working for a choke. Mazing manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Higgins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazing stands up and waves to Higgins to follow him.
Higgins connects with a leg kick. Mazing looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins slips under a jab from Mazing.
Higgins gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazing is looking for a sweep.
Higgins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazing keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Mazing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins tries to score with some ground and pound. Mazing controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Higgins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mazing down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Higgins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mazing sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Higgins working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Higgins scoring with punches and elbows.
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.
Higgins landing strikes.
Higgins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mazing avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Higgins.
Higgins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mazing will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Higgins trying to control the position but Mazing is working away.
Mazing is trying to control Higgins's posture but Higgins avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Mazing circles away.
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 Casey Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casey Higgins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Higgins shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Higgins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Higgins gets a clinch.
Higgins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mazing jumps guard and drags Higgins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Higgins gets to his feet. Mazing looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mazing throws a lazy head kick
and Higgins counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crunch! Higgins slams his shin into Mazing's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Higgins has one foot on Mazing's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mazing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazing defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Higgins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazing bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Higgins regains half guard.
Higgins pushes Mazing off and gets back to his feet.
Mazing fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Higgins to the ground. Mazing is now in Higgins's guard.
Higgins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mazing pulls Higgins in close to prevent any damage.
Higgins with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands a couple of digs.
Higgins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mazing, up you get!
No joy there for Mazing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Higgins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazing as he avoids it easily.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazing can do to turn this around?
Higgins has managed to clinch.
Mazing tries to stall but Higgins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Higgins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mazing is defending well.
Mazing is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
Higgins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazing pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins tries to sprawl but Mazing drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mazing tries to stand but can't do so whilst Higgins controls his leg.
Mazing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Higgins is staying active underneath Mazing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Higgins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Higgins.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Higgins is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Higgins stands up and waves to Mazing to follow him.
Zanfanz Mazing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Higgins showed some decent athleticism there.
Higgins working over Mazing with some ground and pound. Mazing looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Casey Higgins!
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energy
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RATING
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