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Event:
CCF FN 23:Grill vs Zoid
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Dayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Dayne misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Higa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Higa looks to clinch
and Dayne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dayne connects with a body shot that sends Higa's belly button to the back.
Dayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dayne connects with a body shot that sends Higa's belly button to the back.
Dayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higa.
Dayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dayne scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Higo Higa has been cut.
Dayne cracks Higa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Higa is rocked!
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!
Dayne steps in with a hook that catches Higa right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dayne follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Higa looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Dayne!
Arthur Dayne decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
CCF FN 21:McKane vs Dayne
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Higa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asce takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Higa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asce's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Jo Asce has been cut.
Higa lands an elbow just above Asce 's eye.
Higa lands an elbow inside.
Higa stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Higa obliges.
Higa connects with a knee to the head.
Higa lands a damaging elbow.
Higa lands an elbow just above Asce 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higa lands a nice elbow.
Higa crunches a lovely knee into Asce's ribcage.
Higa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Higa landing knees to the head.
Higa with a knee to the head.
#KD#
Higa drops Asce with a big knee straight up the middle! Asce is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Asce is rocked!#T1##CL#
Higa clinches up against the cage.
Asce is still on wobbly legs! Can Higa finish him?
Higa working the clinch nicely. Asce is working for position but Higa cracks him with a big knee to the head! Asce crumples up against the cage and Higa lands two more shots before the ref can save Asce! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Higo Higa!
A victorious Higo Higa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CCF 19:Veronin v Wearmouth II
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Higa cracks Williamson with an open hand slap.#CL#
Higa rushes Williamson and presses him up against the cage.
Williamson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
Higa lands a hook that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Williamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higa lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like John Williamson has been cut.
Higa lands an elbow that stopped Williamson in his tracks for a moment.
Higa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williamson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Higa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
Higa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#KD#
Higa drops Williamson with a big knee straight up the middle! Williamson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Williamson is rocked!
Higa throws an overhand right that has Williamson reeling! Higa follows up with more punches and Williamson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Higo Higa!
During a confident post fight interview, Higo Higa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CCF FN 16:Butler vs Bitetti
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Higa.
#TD#
De Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Higa wants to get back to his feet but De Chandler passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Higa is defending against the submission attempts here by De Chandler.
De Chandler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Chandler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Higa has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Chandler throwing shots but Higa is blocking nicely.
De Chandler has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Higa is refusing to be controlled, as De Chandler sits in half guard. #SUB#
De Chandler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Higa is just riding it out for now. De Chandler eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Chandler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Higa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chadwin De Chandler!
During a confident post fight interview, Chadwin De Chandler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CCF FN 12:Simpson vs Man
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Higa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
Higa lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
Higa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williamson avoids the elbow strike from Higa, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Higa.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Higa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Higa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williamson avoids the elbow strike from Higa, against the cage.
Higa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like John Williamson has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higa tries a knee to the head but Williamson blocks it.
Higa with a knee to the head.
Williamson looks winded!
Higa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Higa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Williamson misses with a body punch.
Higa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williamson's defenses.
Higa lands an elbow that stopped Williamson in his tracks for a moment.
Higa crunches a lovely knee into Williamson's ribcage.
Higa landing knees to the head.
Higa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Higa.
Higa lands a nice knee to the body.
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
Higa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williamson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higa lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up John Williamson's cut even more.
Higa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Higa lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Higa lands an elbow that stopped Williamson in his tracks for a moment.
Higa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williamson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
I was talking to Higa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Higa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williamson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williamson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Higa obliges.
Higa is struggling to control the position.
Knees to the body from Higa.
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above John Williamson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Higa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Higa lands an elbow that stopped Williamson in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Higa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Higa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Williamson is trying to pull guard but Higa has him pressed against the cage.
Higa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williamson's face.
Williamson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Higa lands an elbow inside that Williamson shrugs off.
Higa has Williamson pushed against the cage.
Higa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williamson's defenses.
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
Higa lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Williamson is rocked!
Higa lands an elbow just above Williamson 's eye.
Williamson is still on wobbly legs! Can Higa finish him?#CUT#
John Williamson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Williamson takes an elbow to the temple.
Higa lands an elbow inside that Williamson shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Higa lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Higa lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Williamson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Higo Higa!
A victorious Higo Higa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CCF FN 09:Veira vs McKane
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Zalewski scores with a takedown into Higa's guard.
Zalewski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zalewski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zalewski lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zalewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zalewski slips nicely into half guard.
Zalewski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalewski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Zalewski seems content to control.
Zalewski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zalewski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Zalewski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Higa is rocked!
Zalewski scores with a big shot! Higa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Higa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Zalewski!
Adam Zalewski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CCF FN 06:Junkie vs Vieira
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Higa clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Pete gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Higa looking for a guillotine here but Pete defends easily.
Higa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pete controls the pace.
Higa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Higa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pete controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higa keeping moving, preventing Pete from controlling successfully.
Pete might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pete is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Pete looking to pass the guard.
Pete trying to control the position from guard on top but Higa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Higa drives through and clinches with Pete against the cage.
Higa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pete up against the cage.
Higa trying to stall but Pete improves his position.
Higa lands an elbow inside.
Higa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pete's face.
Pete looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Higa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD#
Pete jumps guard.
Higa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pete is looking to stand up but Higa isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Higa drops back looking for a leg! Pete is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pete manages to kick Higa off! Higa jumps back into Pete's guard.
Higa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Higa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pete is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Higa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Higa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pete is retaining full guard.
Higa wants to control from the top but Pete keeps moving.
Higa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Higa 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Higa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higa tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Higa pushes Pete up against the cage in a clinch.
Pete tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Higa smiles and moves away.
Pete avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pete shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higa misses with a takedown attempt - Pete sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Higa gets caught flat footed, as Pete shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pete throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Higo Higa dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Higa. No joy for Pete on that attempt.
Higa tries to clinch there but Pete circles away.
Higa fails with a takedown attempt.
Higa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Pete rushes Higa and presses him up against the cage.
Higa looking to stall.
Pete has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Higa after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Higa clinches with his opponent.
Higa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa.
Higa tries a knee to the head but Pete blocks it.
Higa slows down the pace here.
Higa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Higa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pete is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pete managing to block the knees to the body from Higa.
Pete being controlled against the cage.
Higa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pete jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Higa walks away with a smile on his face. Pete gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higa dives in and grabs Pete's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pete pushes down on Higa's head and hops out.#T2#
Pete misses with a head kick.
Higa blocks the body kick.
Higa doesn't manage to clinch there - Pete circles away.
Pete closes this distance looking for a takedown but Higa circles away.
Higa tries to clinch up but Pete circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Higa closes the distance and pushes Pete back into the cage.
Higa gets underhooks to prevent Pete's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Higa.
Pete drops down looking for an ankle pick but Higa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Higa is looking to clinch but Pete is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Higa has Pete up against the cage in a clinch.
Higa effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Pete is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pete dodges an elbow strike from Higa.
Pete blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pete tries to circle away but Higa has him pinned against the cage.
Higa stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Higa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Pete's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Pete fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Higa sprawls well initially but Pete persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Higa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Higa moves into full guard.
#T4#
Pete showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pete wants to control from the top but Higa keeps moving.
Pete's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Higa wants to stand and escape but Pete is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pete controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pete pushing down on Higa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pete prevents Higa from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Higo Higa 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.
#R3#
Higa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Higa tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Higa rushes Pete and presses him up against the cage.
Pete can't get the takedown.
Pete blocks an elbow strike from Higa.
Higa lands a nice elbow.
Pete tries to score a body lock takedown but Higa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Higa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pete has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Pete manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pete keeping moving, preventing Higa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Higa forces his way into half guard.
Higa trying to control the action but Pete is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pete is trying to control but Higa manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Higa looking to secure an arm triangle but Pete defends it well.
Higa wants to control the action but instead Pete gets a body lock and reverses into Higa's guard! Nice work! #T2#
Higa is looking to sweep but instead, Pete has passed into half guard.
Pete not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pete is taking a breather. Higa 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.#SU#
Pete postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Higa to stand up. #CL#
Pete rushes Higa and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higa throws an elbow but misses.
Higa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Higa landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Pete tries to pull guard but Higa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Higa.
Pete is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pete is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Higa to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pete's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Higa.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Higa misses with an elbow over the top.
Higa stalling in the clinch but Pete improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Nice elbow from Higa.
Pete fails to pull guard.
Higa scores with a knee to the head.
Higa lands an elbow just above Pete 's eye.
Higa is looking to control Pete's arms but Pete gets an underhook and turns him. Now Higa has his back to the cage. #BC#
Pete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higa fails with a takedown attempt.
Pete changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Higa has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higa crunches a lovely knee into Pete's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higa is stalling here.
Pete tries to pull guard but Higa holds him up against the cage and eventually Pete drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Higo Higa really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Pete drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Pete feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Higa wants to sweep but no luck.
Pete won't allow Higa to get back to his feet.
Higa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pete is stalling in the full guard.
Pedro Pete overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete wants to pass the guard but Higa is keeping the position.#T1#
Higa looking for a sweep. Not yet Higa, not yet.
Higa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pete is controlling him.
Pete is in close to Higa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Pete stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Higa moves into the clinch.
Pete has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Pete drags the fight down to the ground.
Higa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Higa wants to control from the top but Pete keeps moving. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pete pulls Higa in to control the position.
Higa throwing strikes but missing.
Higa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pete is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Higa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Pete tightens his grip and picks Higa up, before dumping him to the ground. Higa manages to land in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Higa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Higa wants to stand but Pete is controlling the position.
Pete content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Higa being controlled here, momentarily.
Pete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Higa wants to stand and escape but Pete is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Higa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pete is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Higa.
Pete landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Higa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pete lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pete is controlling him well.
Pete in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Pete had his way with Higo Higa in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Higa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Higa as he checks the leg kick.
Higa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pete.
Pete fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Higa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Pete is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Higa's half guard.
Higa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Higa is looking to control Pete's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Higa avoid being mounted?#T1##SU#
Pete decides to return to a standing position.
Higa shoots in for a takedown but Pete shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Higa pushes Pete up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pete breaks from the clinch.
Higa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pete swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pete misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Higa counters by moving into the clinch.
Higa stops a takedown attempt from Pete.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Higa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pete is keeping busy.
Pete goes for a takedown in the clinch but Higa prevents it.
#T2#
Higa is pushing Pete up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Higa lands a good knee to the midsection. Pete won't want to take too many of those.
Higa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Higa crunches a lovely knee into Pete's ribcage.
Higa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Higa is pushing Pete up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Higa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Higo Higa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pete wants to take the fight to the mat but Higa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Higa lands a damaging elbow.
Pete blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Pete pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pete misses with a looping right.
Higa is looking to clinch but Pete is avoiding it.
Pete fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Higa wants to counter with a clinch but Pete pushes him away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Higa.
Pete misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Higa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pete drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Higa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Higa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Higa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Higo Higa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Higa lands a nice elbow.
Higa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pete's defenses.
Pete blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pete misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higa avoiding damage.
Pete wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Higo Higa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Higa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higo Higa!
Our winner, Higo Higa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CCF FN:02 Woods vs Tielemans
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Higa moves into the clinch successfully.
Higa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Higa landing knees to the body.
Higa lands a knee to the body.
Higa working Garcia over with knees to the body.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Higa has the dominant position.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Higa prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
Higa tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Higa back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Higa has double underhooks.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Higa landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higa.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higa.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Higa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higa lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higa has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Higa lands a knee to the body.
Higa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garcia tries to break free but Higa pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia tries to circle away but Higa has him pinned against the cage.
Higa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Higa keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Higa pulls Garcia into guard.
Higa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard. #REVB#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Higa from controlling successfully.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Higa isn't so interested in that idea.
Higa trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Higa tries to pass.
Higa prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Higa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Higa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Higa trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away. #SUB2#
Higa seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is trying to stand back up but Higa is controlling him
Higa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Higa stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Higa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Higa passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Higa fails to move to back control.
Higa content just to control the position here.
We've been informed that Higa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Higa on the ground.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Higa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Higa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Higa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Higa trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Higa controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Garcia is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Higa working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Garcia turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Higa off and cradles Garcia's limp body as Higa celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Higo Higa!
An out of breath Higo Higa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mccoy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Higa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mccoy is in Higa's guard.#SUB2#
Higa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mccoy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Higa.
Mccoy scoring with punches and elbows.
Higa tries to buck Mccoy off but Mccoy is having none of it.
Mccoy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Higa is not content to let Mccoy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mccoy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SU#
Mccoy decides to stand back up.
Mccoy shoots for a takedown but Higa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Mccoy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mccoy lands in his opponent's guard.
Higa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Higa is trying to hold Mccoy in close to prevent damage but Mccoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Higa trying to hold on to Mccoy's head to control him but Mccoy postures up.
#T2#
Mccoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Higa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mccoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Higa tries to get to full guard but Mccoy has control of the leg.
Mccoy tries to stand and escape but Higa actually recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Mccoy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Higa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Higa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Higa! #REVB#
Mccoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Higa stands up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Higa throws a leg kick which misses Mccoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Mccoy tries to avoid it.
Higa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mccoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higa tries to clinch up but Mccoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mccoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Higa.
Mccoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Higa tries to clinch up but Mccoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mccoy throws a quick counter head kick but Higa was just out of range.#CL2#
Higa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Mccoy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Higa prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanford Mccoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mccoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Higa stalling in the clinch but Mccoy improves position.
Mccoy scores with a shot to the side of Higa's head.
Higa lands an elbow just above Mccoy 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Stanford Mccoy has been cut.#BC2#
Higa breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Mccoy scores with a takedown into Higa's guard.
Mccoy is standing up over Higa. Higa looks to escape but Mccoy dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higa is looking to reverse 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 Stanford Mccoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanford Mccoy's cut.
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##CL2#
Higa clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Higa.
Mccoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Higa.
Higa tries a knee to the head but Mccoy blocks it.
Higa misses with a knee strike.
Higa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mccoy avoids it.
Higa letting Mccoy take a breather here.
Mccoy fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Higa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Higa manages to end up in side control.
Higa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mccoy!
Mccoy is trying to stand.
We've been informed that Higa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higa controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB2#
Higa goes for an armbar but Mccoy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mccoy.
Higa is breathing heavily.
Mccoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mccoy stops Higa from standing up.
Higa trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Higa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Mccoy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Higa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mccoy has Higa in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Higa gets to his feet - Mccoy follows without any prompting.
Mccoy keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Mccoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Higa trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Mccoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Higa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mccoy.
Higa wants to control but Mccoy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mccoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Higa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Higa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Higa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Higa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Higo Higa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stanford Mccoy's cut.
That's time! Mccoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Higa lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Higa rushes Mccoy and presses him up against the cage.
Higa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mccoy up against the cage.#TD#
Mccoy jumps guard.
Mccoy managing to control the position.
Higa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanford Mccoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mccoy has his hands on Higa's head, controlling the position. #T1##SU2#
Higa gets to his feet. Mccoy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Higa pushes Mccoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Higa tries a knee to the head but Mccoy blocks it.
Mccoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mccoy.
#BC#
Mccoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mccoy on the side of the head.
Mccoy throws a push kick but Higa slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Mccoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Higa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Higa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Higa wants to stand and escape but Mccoy is having none of it.
Higa is looking to sweep but instead, Mccoy has passed into half guard.
Higa has hold of Mccoy's hands but Mccoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Higa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mccoy scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Higa tries to get to full guard but Mccoy has control of the leg.
Mccoy is trying to control. Higa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Higa looking for submissions off his back.
Higa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Mccoy stands up and waves to Higa to follow him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mccoy closes the distance and clinches up with Higa, looking for a takedown. Mccoy pushes Higa against the cage but Higa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Mccoy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Higa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mccoy is in Higa's guard.#SUB2#
Higa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mccoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Higa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Higa is working an open guard so Mccoy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Higo Higa.
I think Higa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Higa shoots in but no luck this time.
Higa shoots in but no luck this time.
Higa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Higa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pitts sprawls well initially but Higa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Higa is trying to work for a kimura but Pitts is defending well.
Pitts flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pitts keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pitts trying to control but Higa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts has his hands clasped together around Higa's back. He's all about the action.
Higa trying to pass the guard but Pitts defending well. #T1#
Higa throwing shots but Pitts is blocking nicely.
Pitts is controlling Higa's trapped leg to prevent Higa from advancing to side control.
Pitts flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Higa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pitts missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Higa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pitts gets back to half guard.#T2#
Pitts wants to control but Higa is keeping busy.
Pitts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pitts being controlled here, momentarily.
Pitts is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pitts is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Pitts tries to strike from the bottom.
Higa passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pitts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Pitts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Higa defends it easily.
Higa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Higa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been informed that Higa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pitts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Higa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pitts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pitts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Higa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Higa looking to sit in guard and control but Pitts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Higo Higa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Higa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Higa instigates a clinch.
Higa looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higa. #BC2#
Higa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Higa gets a clinch.
Pitts wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Higa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Higa avoids the strikes from the bottom by Pitts.
Higa wants to stand but Pitts has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Higa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pitts has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Pitts is trying to control Higa's posture but Higa avoids it.
Higa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pitts is avoiding damage well.
Pitts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Higa decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Higa closes the distance and clinches.
Pitts is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Higa is defending well.#TD2#
Higa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pitts is trying to keep an underhook but Higa manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Higa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitts is just riding it out for now. Higa eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Pitts is looking to control Higa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pitts avoid being mounted?
Higa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pitts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pitts is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pitts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Higa controlling the pace.
Pitts is controlling Higa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Higa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pitts's head.
Pitts is looking to control Higa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pitts avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Higa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pitts counters with a single leg into guard. Higa didn't expect that.
Higo Higa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Higa wants to sweep here but Pitts controlling him for the moment.
Higa trying to keep a closed guard but Pitts is proving a slippery customer.
Higa is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Higa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pitts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitts chips away with some ground and pound.
Pitts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pitts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pitts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Higo Higa 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pitts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Higa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pitts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Pitts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Higa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Higa just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Higa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pitts quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitts keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pitts trying to control here.
Higa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Higa working Pitts over with strikes.
Pitts wants to improve his position but Higa is controlling well.
Higa wants to control but Pitts is keeping him busy.
Higa is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitts takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Higa scoring with some ground and pound.
Higa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pitts thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pitts keeping moving, preventing Higa from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Higa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Higa slips nicely into half guard.
Pitts trying to control but Higa postures up.
Pitts landing rabbit punches to the side of Higa's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Pitts is doing well to control the position and prevent Higa from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Higa moves into the clinch.
Pitts managing to block the knees to the body from Higa.
Pitts tries to circle away but Higa has him pinned against the cage.
Pitts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Higa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Higa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pitts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pitts is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Pitts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higa prevents the takedown attempt.
Higa has Pitts pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Pitts has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Higa uses from the top position. #SU2#
Higa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##CL2#
Pitts tries to keep at a distance but Higa has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Higa has Pitts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Higa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pitts tumbling to the mat - Higa dives into Pitts's guard.
Higo Higa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higa controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higa wants to control from the top but Pitts keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Higo Higa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Higa 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higo Higa!
During a confident post fight interview, Higo Higa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Mathews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Higa is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Higa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Higa. #CUT2#
It looks like Ferdinand Mathews has been cut.#TD#
Mathews pulls guard.
Mathews wants to sweep but no luck.
Higa wants to pass the guard but Mathews is keeping the position.#SU2#
Higa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Higa has closed the distance and engaged Mathews in a clinch.
Mathews is trying to push Higa away but Higa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Higa to keep the fight standing.
Higa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Higa is controlling him.
Mathews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Higa to keep the fight standing.
Higa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higa stalling in the clinch but Mathews improves position. #T1#
Higa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mathews up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higa lands a shot to the body.
Higa taking a breather.
Higa taking a breather.
Higa blocking some punches.
Mathews working hard to break the clinch.
Higa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
The referee calls for Higa to work.
Oh Mathews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Higa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Higa throws a big uppercut that drops Mathews! More strikes from Higa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mathews lies dazed against the cage as Higa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Higo Higa!
During a confident post fight interview, Higo Higa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Higa.#CL#
Higa rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Higa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ryan uses from the top position.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Higa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Higa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Higa tries to improve his position but instead Ryan has taken his back! #SUB2#
Ryan is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Higa won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ryan off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicky Ryan!
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