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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 845 p4p, 108 weight class) and Justin Biggs (ranked 858 p4p, 112 weight class). Justin Biggs has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
21 - 16 - 1 |
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190 cm
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225 lbs
22 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Biggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biggs slips under a jab from Diggs.
Biggs slips a straight right by Diggs.
A little jabbing left from Biggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diggs is looking to advance position but Biggs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Diggs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
It looks like Biggs is going to stand back up.
Diggs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs wants to stand but Diggs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biggs defends well.
Diggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biggs working some strikes from top position.
Diggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biggs is stalling in the full guard.
Diggs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Biggs has picked Diggs up and slammed him! Diggs can't keep hold of the triangle and Biggs manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs decides to stand back up. Biggs steps back and let's Diggs get back to his feet.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Biggs ducks down to avoid it.
Biggs looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Diggs missing with a left hand there. Biggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Biggs.
Diggs misses with a left hand
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Biggs scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Biggs.
Diggs misses with a hook
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs scores with a one two! Diggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggs.
Biggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggs.
Diggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biggs throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Biggs punishes Diggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.
Diggs connects with a looping right hand.
Biggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs darts in trying to clinch
enabling Biggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggs.
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Robert Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Biggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Biggs slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs throws an off balance right hand
and Biggs counters with a nice leg kick.
Biggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
Biggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
Biggs throws a right hand that Diggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggs also avoids with ease.
Biggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Biggs - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Biggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biggs tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Biggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Biggs's ribs.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Diggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs misses with a straight right.
Diggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Biggs.
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biggs.
Justin Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Biggs.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Biggs's shoulder, as Biggs tries to avoid the shot.
Biggs scores with a hook.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Biggs misses with a combination
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biggs blocks the body kick.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs throws a wild body kick that Biggs sees coming a mile off.
Biggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and Biggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Biggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Justin Biggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biggs tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Biggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diggs misses with a takedown
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Biggs connects with a crisp jab.
Biggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Biggs's leg but Biggs calmly moves out of range.
Biggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Biggs moves away and avoids it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Biggs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Biggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggs is just out of range.
Biggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biggs walks into a jab.
Diggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggs throws a right hand that Biggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Biggs also avoids with ease.
Biggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diggs swings for the body but Biggs moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Biggs scores with a four punch combination!
Decent striking displayed by Diggs there.
Biggs takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Biggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Biggs gets underhooks to prevent Diggs's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biggs.
Biggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Biggs.
Biggs lands a right hand.
Diggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggs lands a left hand.
Biggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biggs feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Biggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Diggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Biggs.
Diggs lands with an overhand left.
Diggs lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggs off the cage and back into range.
Diggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diggs walks into a left hand.
Biggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggs counters with a left to the body.
Biggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs stalks Diggs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diggs's face. Diggs staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Biggs misses.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diggs thows a leg kick but Biggs checks it
and Biggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Biggs.
Biggs avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs connects with a jab.
Diggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diggs misses the body punch
and Biggs counters with a three punch combo that has Diggs backing up. Diggs nods at Biggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Diggs tries to clinch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diggs with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Diggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and Biggs counters with a series of strikes. Diggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diggs shoots and misses
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggs clinches.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Biggs misses with the head strike.
Biggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Biggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biggs misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Robert Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Biggs breaks the clinch.
Biggs cracks Diggs with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Biggs.
Biggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Biggs.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biggs. Biggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Biggs catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Biggs scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biggs.
Diggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Biggs.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
Biggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Biggs as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggs moves away from the strike by Biggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Biggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biggs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Biggs!
Justin Biggs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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