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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Jimmy Blake Jr lands with a nice combination. Higgins backs away looking to recover.
Jimmy Blake Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimmy Blake Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Jimmy Blake Jr staying out of range there.
Jimmy Blake Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimmy Blake Jr moves away.
Jimmy Blake Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Higgins counters with a shoot takedown. Jimmy Blake Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Higgins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jimmy Blake Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jimmy Blake Jr misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Higgins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jimmy Blake Jr's guard.
Jimmy Blake Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Higgins dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimmy Blake Jr looks winded!
Higgins lands a few punches from side control.#T1##SU#
Higgins stands up. #CL#
Higgins moves into the clinch.#BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Jimmy Blake Jr moves out of range easily.
Jimmy Blake Jr misses with a combination
#CL#
and Higgins moves into the clinch.#TD#
Higgins jumps guard and drags Jimmy Blake Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Higgins has his feet on Jimmy Blake Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Jimmy Blake Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Higgins jabs Jimmy Blake Jr right on the nose. Jimmy Blake Jr blinks but takes it well.
Jimmy Blake Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Rj Jimmy Blake Jr has been cut.
Rj Jimmy Blake Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Jimmy Blake Jr moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Higgins.
Jimmy Blake Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Higgins moves into the clinch.#TD#
Higgins jumps into guard, dragging Jimmy Blake Jr to the mat.
#ES#
Higgins wriggles free and stands up.
Jimmy Blake Jr misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Higgins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Higgins. #TD#
Higgins jumps into guard, dragging Jimmy Blake Jr to the mat.
#ES#
Higgins has his feet on Jimmy Blake Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
A head kick from Higgins lands but Jimmy Blake Jr takes it in his stride.
Higgins connects with a leg kick. Jimmy Blake Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Higgins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Higgins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jimmy Blake Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Higgins counters with a takedown into side control.
Jimmy Blake Jr bucks up and tries to throw Higgins off but instead Higgins has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Higgins has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jimmy Blake Jr is in real trouble here. Higgins gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jimmy Blake Jr is tapping out! Higgins wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Higgins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Po throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Po finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Po passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Higgins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Po is pressing down on Higgins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Higgins is holding on for now.
Higgins is looking to control Po's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Higgins avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Po is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Po is looking to advance position but Higgins won't allow it.
Higgins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Po.
Po thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Higgins's head.
Po is taking a breather. Higgins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Po thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Higgins's head.
Po is thwarting Higgins's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Po drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Higgins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Po has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Po ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Po no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Higgins is looking to stand up but Po won't let him. #T3#
Higgins postures up.
Higgins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Higgins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Po's head.
Po wants to sweep but no luck.
Higgins wants to stand but Po has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.#SUB#
Higgins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Po dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Higgins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Higgins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Po trying to move into half guard but instead Higgins has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Higgins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Po's guard.
Po is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Throng Po dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Po closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Higgins did well to prevent Po getting side control.#SUB2#
Po wants to work for an arm triangle but Higgins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Higgins is trying to stand.
Higgins tries to roll over but Po keeps him under control.
Po wants to take a breather but Higgins is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Higgins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Po is pressing down on Higgins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Higgins is holding on for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Higgins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Po scores with a couple of nice shots.
Higgins tries to kick Po off but Po keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Higgins moves into full guard.
Higgins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Po stays in close to Higgins's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Po.
Po throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Po chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.#TD2#
Po throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Po finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Po is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Po gets to his feet - Higgins follows without any prompting.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Po throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Po closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Po not doing much here.
Higgins is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Po stops Higgins from getting back to his feet.
Po content to control rather than advance.
Higgins is trying to stand up here but Po is controlling him well. #SU2#
Po decides to return to a standing position.
Throng Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Higgins misses #TD2#
and Po counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ROC2#
Higgins is rocked!
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po lands a couple of digs.
Oh Higgins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Higgins wants to stand and escape but Po is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Po postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Higgins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Po, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Throng Po showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Po turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Higgins sneaks out the side door and pushes Po away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Po drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Po successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Po takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES2#
Po kicks Higgins off and gets to his feet. #T1#
A head kick misses from Higgins.
Jack Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Po shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Higgins pushes Po off looking to stand but Po dives back in and keeps control.
Po stalling. #SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Po sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Po is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
Po stands up and beckons Higgins to join him on the feet.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Po lands with a straight right. Higgins didn't see that one coming.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Po takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Po feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Higgins's calf.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Higgins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Po.
Higgins struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Po crashes against the mat.
#T4##SU2#
Po decides to stand back up. Po steps back and let's Higgins get back to his feet.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Po scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Po stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Po shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Po showed some decent athleticism there.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Po is controlling him
Jack Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Throng Po is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Po decides to stand and escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Throng Po.
Well Po has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Throng Po!
After the fight, Throng Po was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Van Damme moves into range and clinches up with Higgins.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.#BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme lands with a kick to the temple. Higgins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Van Damme moves out of range easily.
Higgins throws a series of punches but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a combination that misses
and Van Damme counters with a left and a right that stings Higgins. #CL2#
Van Damme moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Van Damme moves out of range easily. #T1#
Van Damme tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
#CL#
Higgins rushes Van Damme and presses him up against the cage.
Higgins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Damme after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
Van Damme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Van Damme throws a head kick that Higgins semi-blocks.
Fred Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Van Damme wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins misses with a double jab.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
#CL2#
Higgins tries to keep at a distance but Van Damme has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
Van Damme tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Van Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Damme misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Van Damme gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Higgins rushes Van Damme and presses him up against the cage.
Higgins tries to pull guard but Van Damme forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme lands a head kick. Higgins smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Higgins tries to keep at a distance but Van Damme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Van Damme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Van Damme.
Higgins throws a big counter combination but Van Damme scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Damme.
Higgins throws a series of strikes that have Van Damme backpedaling.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
It looked like Higgins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Higgins is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Van Damme clinches. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Damme slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
#CL2#
Van Damme clinches up against the cage.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Higgins won't want to take too many of those.
Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
Higgins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
As Van Damme looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Van Damme just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Van Damme darts in and clinches Higgins up against the cage.
Higgins is trying to pull guard but Van Damme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Higgins is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Higgins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Van Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Damme.
Van Damme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme tries to clinch up.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Higgins. That's going to slow Van Damme down.
Higgins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Van Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Van Damme lands a two punch combo.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses
and Van Damme counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
As Van Damme looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Van Damme just gets out of the way.
Van Damme is breathing heavily.
Van Damme avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Damme throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Van Damme rushes Higgins and presses him up against the cage.
Higgins has Van Damme pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Damme manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Higgins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Damme just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fred Van Damme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Damme tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Van Damme wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Damme.
Higgins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Damme circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Van Damme has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Van Damme pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Van Damme pushes Higgins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Higgins looks to land a combination but Van Damme avoids it well.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Higgins takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
Higgins takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Higgins as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Damme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Damme throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgins's head.
Van Damme throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#
Higgins is rocked!
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Higgins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgins throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Damme throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Van Damme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Damme after a bit of a struggle.
Higgins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Van Damme gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Higgins is looking to stand back up but Van Damme counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Higgins. #T3##REVR#
Van Damme is thwarting Higgins's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Van Damme stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Higgins to get to his feet.
Van Damme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Damme throws a sloppy head kick and Higgins moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Van Damme lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it. #CL2#
Van Damme drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
#BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Van Damme wants to clinch.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
#CL2#
Van Damme darts in and clinches Higgins up against the cage.
Higgins tries to pull guard but Van Damme won't allow it.
#TD#
Higgins jumps guard.
#SU2#
Van Damme stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Damme throws a head kick that Higgins semi-blocks.
Jack Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Van Damme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Damme wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Van Damme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Damme has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Van Damme!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Massas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Higgins kicks off Massas and gets to his feet.
Samuel Massas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Massas gets a takedown into half guard.
Massas trying to advance position but Higgins counters by regaining guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Massas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Higgins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Massas has Higgins in his guard.#REVR#
Higgins lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SUB2#
Massas looking for subs off his back but Higgins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Massas is looking to control Higgins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Massas avoid being mounted?#SU#
Higgins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Massas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Higgins is looking to stand up but Massas isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Higgins is working an open guard so Massas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Massas avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Massas blocks a head kick by Higgins.
#CL2#
Massas closes the distance and pushes Higgins back into the cage.#BC2#
Massas breaks from the clinch.
Massas tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Massas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins is pushing Massas's head away, looking to escape. Massas manages to hold on to the position though.
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.#T3#
Higgins tries to improve position but can't.
Higgins is trying to control Massas's posture but Massas avoids it.
Higgins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Massas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Massas decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Massas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Higgins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Massas wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy. #T4#
Higgins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Higgins is not content to let Massas control the position. #SUB2#
Massas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Higgins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Massas's guard! Nice work there by Higgins!
Massas working a defensive guard but Higgins passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Higgins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Massas gets a clinch. #TD2#
Higgins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Massas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Higgins to the mat. Higgins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Massas throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Massas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES#
Higgins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Massas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Higgins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Massas.
A head kick misses from Higgins.
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##TD2#
Massas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Massas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Higgins kicks Massas off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Higgins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Massas throws an elbow that misses. Higgins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Massas's guard. Nice move by Higgins!#REVR#
Higgins stopping the sweep attempt from Massas.
Massas has a closed guard, preventing Higgins from standing up. #T2#
Massas trying to control the position.
Massas 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.
Higgins postures up in Massas's guard and throws a big left but Massas blocks it.
Massas looking for a sweep. Not yet Massas, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Massas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higgins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Massas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Higgins has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Massas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Higgins is trying to get an arm triangle but Massas is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Higgins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Massas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
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.
Massas keeps Higgins under control for a moment.
Massas is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Massas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Higgins dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Massas moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Massas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Massas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Massas thows a huge punch but Higgins dodges it nicely.
Massas trying to mount his opponent but Higgins defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Massas is controlling him
Massas tries to pass to full mount but Higgins defends it.
Higgins trying to hold on to Massas's head to control him but Massas postures up.
#T1#
Massas throwing shots but Higgins is blocking nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Higgins tries to kick Massas off but Massas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Massas shoots in and gets a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Higgins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massas controls the pace.
Massas wants to stand but Higgins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Higgins looking to control.
#T2#
Higgins wants to stand but Massas is controlling the position.
Massas throws an elbow that misses. Higgins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Massas's guard. Nice move by Higgins!#REVR##ES2#
Massas kicks Higgins off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Massas throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range. #CL2#
Higgins gets tackled into the cage by Massas. Massas maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Massas pulls guard. #T3##SUB2#
Massas looking for subs off his back but Higgins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Massas trying to control but Higgins postures up.
Higgins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Higgins decides to return to a standing position.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Massas keeps it at a distance.
Massas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Massas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Higgins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Higgins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Massas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massas looking to sit in guard and control but Higgins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Massas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Higgins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Higgins!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moriarty wants to clinch
and Higgins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moriarty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Moriarty tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Moriarty shoots in and gets a takedown into Higgins's guard.#ES#
Higgins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Moriarty looking to score a takedown here. Higgins is defending well but Moriarty drives through and ends up in Higgins's guard.
Moriarty stops Higgins from standing up.
Higgins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Higgins wants to stand up but Moriarty is controlling him. #T1##ES#
Higgins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Moriarty has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Higgins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Higgins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Moriarty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Higgins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higgins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moriarty controlling from the top position. #T2#
Higgins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moriarty postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Higgins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Higgins looks to land a body kick but Moriarty moved away.
Higgins throws a head kick but Moriarty moves out of range.
Moriarty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Higgins does no damage.
Moriarty throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Higgins is rocked!
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Moriarty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Higgins takes a step back to recover.
Jack Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL2#
Moriarty rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Moriarty has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Higgins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Higgins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moriarty.
#ES#
Higgins manages to stand up with Moriarty still on his back. Eventually Moriarty drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
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.
Moriarty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Moriarty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Higgins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##CL2#
Moriarty instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moriarty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Higgins up against the cage.
Moriarty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Moriarty's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Moriarty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Moriarty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moriarty showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Higgins is defending against the submission attempts here by Moriarty.
Moriarty is taking a breather. Higgins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moriarty wants to pass to mount but Higgins is defending the position.
Moriarty slows the pace down in half guard.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Moriarty is controlling him
Moriarty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 Jack Higgins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Moriarty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgins wants to land a leg kick but Moriarty is out of range.
Moriarty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Higgins lands.
Higgins misses with a wild combination.
Moriarty slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
And Moriarty tries to counter it with a takedown but Higgins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moriarty blocks a head kick by Higgins.
#TD2#
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moriarty is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Moriarty slips nicely into half guard.
Moriarty trying to mount his opponent but Higgins defends it.
Moriarty looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Higgins trying to hold on to Moriarty's head to control him but Moriarty postures up.
#SUB2#
Moriarty seems to be working for a kimura but Higgins defends the submission attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moriarty content to control rather than advance.
Moriarty is continuing to stall.
Higgins wants to control but Moriarty is keeping busy.
Higgins wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moriarty. #TD2#
Moriarty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Higgins to the mat! Higgins manages to get full guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Moriarty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moriarty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Higgins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moriarty is controlling him. #SU2#
Moriarty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##CL2#
Moriarty instigates a clinch.
Higgins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Moriarty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Moriarty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moriarty trying to control the position but Higgins is working away. #SUB2#
Moriarty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gip Moriarty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moriarty blocks a leg kick.
Jack Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moriarty takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Moriarty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Moriarty decides to stand up, so the ref orders Higgins to his feet. #TD2#
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moriarty wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving. #ES#
Higgins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moriarty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Moriarty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moriarty wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Moriarty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Higgins on his heels. He'll look to pass Higgins's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Higgins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Higgins is trying to pull guard but Moriarty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moriarty scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moriarty wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Moriarty pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Moriarty gets through Higgins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Moriarty lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Higgins pushes Moriarty off and gets back to his feet.
Moriarty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Moriarty moves away and avoids it.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL#
Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Moriarty.
#TD2#
Moriarty turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Higgins is trying to improve his position.
Moriarty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
Higgins regains half guard, as Moriarty was trying to land strikes. #T4#
Higgins pushes Moriarty off looking to stand but Moriarty dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Higgins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Moriarty is on him like a limpet, forcing Higgins back against the cage.
Higgins jumps guard but Moriarty stands there with Higgins around his waist. Higgins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moriarty effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higgins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Higgins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Tan tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Higgins was looking to counter with a kick there.
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.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
Higgins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tan tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
Higgins throws a head kick but Tan moves out of range.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Tan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Higgins napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Higgins throws Tan to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Tan drives through with a takedown into Higgins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tan looking to sit in guard and control but Higgins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgins is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Tan is looking for a triangle here but Higgins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tan looks winded!
Tan trying to control but Higgins flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Tan is looking to control the hands but Higgins breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Higgins!
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