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Event:
SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Clinton clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Higati has clasped his hands together around Clinton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Higati sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clinton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clinton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Clinton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clinton is trying to control. Higati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clinton is thwarting Higati's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higati is in trouble now - Clinton has advanced to mount!
Clinton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higati is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Higati can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higati stops Clinton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higati really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clinton controlling the pace for now.
Clinton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Higati sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Higati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clinton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clinton wants to free his trapped foot but Higati is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Clinton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Higati wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clinton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clinton tries to control but Higati wriggling away. #SUB#
Clinton working for a submission but Higati is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Clinton controlling from mount.
Clinton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higati is trying to escape the mount.
Clinton fails to take his opponent's back.
Clinton looking to control but Higati is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Higati is desperately trying to improve his position but Clinton has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Clinton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clinton tries to control but Higati wriggling away. #T3#
Higati is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clinton moves to the back position.
Higati tries to escape but Clinton has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Clinton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Higati is doing well to defend. Clinton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Higati is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Clinton!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 29
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Frill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frill misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Higati.
Frill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Higati pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frill throws a right hand that Higati ducks under and follows up with a left that Higati also avoids with ease.
Higati is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frill shoots in for a takedown but Higati shows good takedown defense.
Frill scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Frill feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Higati sprawling to the canvas! Higati rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Frill finish him?!
#ROC#
Higati is rocked!
Higati throws a poor cross that misses
and Frill counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Frill!
A very excited looking Scott Frill rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 24
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Wackson tries to clinch but Higati moves out of range.
Higati feints the counter takedown.
Wackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Higati as he jumps to the side.
Wackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Wackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Higati shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Higati was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Wackson throws Higati to one side and escapes!
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!#TD2#
Higati gets the takedown into side control.
Higati in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Higati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Wackson seems content to control.#T1#
Higati keeping control of the position.
Higati is looking for a sweep. Wackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wackson trying to pass the guard but Higati defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higati is trying to get back to full guard.
Wackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Higati to regain full guard.
Higati has control of Wackson 's left arm, preventing Wackson from doing any damage.
Wackson slips nicely into half guard.#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.
Wackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Higati takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Higati is looking for a triangle but Wackson pushes his legs off easily.
Wackson wants to pass the guard but Higati is keeping the position.
Wackson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Higati is adopting a defensive guard.
Wackson wants to control from the top but Higati keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick by Wackson misses #TD2#
and Higati decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wackson 's guard.
Higati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Higati is in close to Wackson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Higati throws a big right hand that misses.
Higati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Higati manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wackson trying to control but Higati is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wackson preventing the sweep.
Wackson throwing strikes from guard but Higati blocks nicely.
Higati trying to keep a closed guard but Wackson is proving a slippery customer.
Wackson stands up over Higati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wackson showing good wrestling skills 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 Michael Wackson will probably get the nod.
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#
Wackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Higati sprawls well. He's pushed Wackson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wackson misses with a double jab.
Wackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Higati is fending him off so far but Wackson persists. Nope, Higati circles away and we're back to standing.
Wackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Higati defends well and Wackson ends up having to push Higati into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Wackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Higati or perhaps it was just good defense by Wackson , which made it look bad.
Higati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Wackson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higati has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wackson after a bit of a struggle.
Wackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Higati manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Wackson is trying to drag Higati to the mat but Higati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higati blocks an elbow strike.
Higati drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higati content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
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.
Higati drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Wackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Higati wants to get back to full guard but Wackson has mounted him!
Michael Wackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wackson controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Wackson throws some wild stikes that Higati manages to avoid easily.
Higati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Higati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Wackson avoids the attempt from Higati to control.
Higati is trying desperately to improve position.
Wackson thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Wackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Higati manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Wackson is controlling the pace.
Higati wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wackson is working for a kimura but Higati is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Wackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Wackson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Higati circles away.
Wackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wackson shoots in and drives through. Higati sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Wackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higati defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wackson .
Wackson has a takedown stuffed.
Higati ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wackson takes one to the side of the head.
Wackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wackson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Higati displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wackson .
Higati swings for the body but Wackson moves out of range.
Wackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wackson shoots in for a takedown but Higati shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Higati stuffs the takedown attempt from Wackson . Wackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wackson shoots for a takedown but Higati saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Higati throws out a counter right but Wackson avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Higati shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Higati was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Higati tries for a kimura but Wackson is defending well.
Higati in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Higati scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Wackson is rocked!
Higati in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wackson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Higati turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuro Higati!
Michael Wackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't do how I wanted it too, but I knew it was gonna be a tough fight, that's why I wanted it, anyways on the next kangaroo fight, I'm not cactus yet! '.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 16
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Higati throws a jab but it's blocked by Ouchie.
Ouchie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ouchie.
Higati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ouchie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Higati somewhat.
Ouchie tries to counter with a clinch but Higati shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
The fighters circling - Ouchie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higati drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ouchie sprawls and moves away.
Higati takes a swing at Ouchie's ribcage but misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ouchie slips a straight right by Higati.
Ouchie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Higati.
Higati moves out of range of the strikes.
Higati quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ouchie looks to land a left hand but Higati moved out of range nicely.
Higati feinted with a counter takedown.
Ouchie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Ouchie tries to close the distance and clinch but Higati swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higati throwing a counter right hand but Ouchie manages to avoid it.
Ouchie tries to clinch there but Higati circles away.
Higati throwing a counter right hand but Ouchie manages to avoid it.
Ouchie tries to clinch up.
No luck for Higati with that takedown attempt.
Ouchie wants to counter with a clinch but Higati pushes him away.
Higati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Higati ducks under a wild hook from Ouchie.
Higati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higati fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Archie Ouchie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higati shoots in and drives through. Ouchie sprawls well.
Ouchie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Higati.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Ouchie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Higati tries for a takedown but Ouchie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ouchie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ouchie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higati lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Ouchie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouchie tries to clinch up but Higati circles away and keeps his distance.
Higati slips under a jab from Ouchie.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Higati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouchie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Higati throws the left hand but Ouchie avoids the punch easily.
Higati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ouchie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouchie tries to counter with a clinch but Higati shakes him off and moves away.
Ouchie throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Higati on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Ouchie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higati throws out the jab.
Ouchie wants to counter with a clinch but Higati pushes him away.
Higati takes a swing at Ouchie's ribcage but misses.
Higati sets himself, and Ouchie steps forward looking for the clinch! Higati avoids it this time.
Higati just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouchie throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Higati counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Ouchie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Higati working the head with strikes.
Higati throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Higati working the ground and pound from side control.
Ouchie dodges the ground and pound from Higati.#SUB#
Higati is trying to get an arm triangle but Ouchie is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Higati are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Higati lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ouchie is looking for a sweep.
Higati misses with the ground and pound.
Higati landing strikes.
Ouchie is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuro Higati dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Higati misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ouchie misses the target.
Ouchie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higati counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higati looks to score with a jab to the body but Ouchie is just out of range.
Ouchie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Higati just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouchie wants to counter the offense by Higati and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ouchie misses with an uppercut
and Higati counters with a left to the body.
Higati goes for a double leg but Ouchie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ouchie continues to drive forward.
Ouchie throws a lazy right hand but Higati sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higati drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ouchie sprawls and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ouchie throws a looping overhand right but Higati ducks down to avoid it.
Higati drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ouchie sprawls and moves away.
Higati misses with an uppercut. Ouchie saw that one coming.
Ouchie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ouchie misses with an uppercut. Higati saw that one coming.
Higati steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ouchie.
It looked like Higati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ouchie.#T3#
Ouchie misses with the combination.
Higati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higati misses with a kick to the body.
Ouchie wants to counter the offense by Higati and move into the clinch position.
Ouchie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #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.
A slow jab from Higati misses its intended target.
Ouchie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Higati.
Ouchie looks to land a left hand but Higati moved out of range nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ouchie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ouchie wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nuro Higati.
Well Higati has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuro Higati!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 13
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Ouchie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Higati counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouchie closes the distance but Higati moves to the side #TD2#
and Higati counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ouchie!
Higati scores with punches from side control.
Higati working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ouchie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ouchie tries to get out of the position.
Higati working the ground and pound.
Higati misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ouchie is trying to control Higati's posture but Higati avoids it. #SUB2#
Higati working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouchie parries the strikes from Higati easily there. Higati is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ouchie to escape.
#T1#
Higati creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ouchie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ouchie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Higati landing a few strikes.
Higati fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ouchie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Higati's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ouchie wants to control but Higati postures up.
Higati scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Ouchie is rocked!
Higati misses with the ground and pound.
Higati working the ground and pound.
Oh Ouchie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Higati lands a few punches from side control.
Higati throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Higati working the ground and pound.
Ouchie taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Higati in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ouchie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Higati turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuro Higati!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 933 Round 3
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Bashington looks to land a right hand but Higati moved out of range.
Higati misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bashington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higati closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Higati lands with a straight right. Bashington didn't see that one coming.
Higati throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bashington to counter with a crisp jab.
Higati throws an off balance right hand
and Bashington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higati looks to land a right hand but Bashington moved out of range.
Higati falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bashington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashington dodges the punch combination from Higati.
A little jabbing left from Bashington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higati tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higati swings widly with a right hand
and Bashington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higati throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bashington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higati misses with a hook to the body
letting Bashington counter with a right hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Bashington.
Bashington throws the left hand but Higati avoids the punch easily.
Bashington might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Higati throws a lazy head kick
and Bashington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashington throws a jab when Higati was well out of range.
Bashington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bashington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Higati misses.
Bashington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nuro Higati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Higati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Higati back to the cage. Bashington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Higati lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashington's sensitive parts.
Bashington scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Bashington.
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!
Higati throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bashington to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Bashington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higati throws a big shot that misses.
Higati throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Bashington as he connects with a hook.
Higati scores with the left hand. Bashington knows he should have avoided that one.
Bashington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higati misses with a shot to the body
and Bashington counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashington misses with a looping right.
Bashington lands with a nice combination. Higati backs away looking to recover.
Higati misses with a looping left.
Higati misses with a leg kick
and Bashington counters with a nice uppercut.
Higati looks to land a left hand but Bashington moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Higati throws a chopping leg kick but Bashington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Higati bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashington misses with a straight right.
Bashington lands a glancing blow to the side of Higati's head.
Higati is looking to land body kicks.
Bashington cracks a nice hook into Higati's ribs.
Higati tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bashington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higati throws a predictable looking body shot
and Higati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higati has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Higati there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bashington jabs at Higati's body.
Higati lands a jab to the head.
Bashington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Bashington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higati throws out the jab.
Higati wants to land a leg kick but Bashington is out of range.
Bashington throws out a counter right but Higati avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Higati doesn't seem bothered though.
Bashington missing with a left hand there. Higati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higati swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bashington counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bashington is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Higati had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A clash of legs there as Bashington blocks the low kick.
Bashington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bashington looks to throw the jab but Higati is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bashington.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashington lands with a nice body punch.
Bashington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashington! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bashington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Higati swings widly with a right hand
letting Bashington counter with a right hand.
Higati swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashington lands with a straight right. Higati didn't see that one coming.
Higati throws a low kick but Bashington moves out of range easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Higati might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bashington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higati throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bashington is looking for the big counter here.
Higati throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bashington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higati throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bashington counters with a stiff right hand.
Higati throws a sloppy body shot
and Bashington counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higati tries to score with a low kick but Bashington moves his leg out of the way.
Higati looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bashington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Higati is predictable there
and Bashington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higati misses with a lunging right hand
and Bashington counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Higati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashington.
Nice defenses there by Bashington.
Higati misses with a wild body shot.
Higati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higati misses with a leg kick
and Bashington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Higati misses with a right hand
and Bashington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Higati is predictable there
and Bashington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Higati.
Higati throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Bashington blocks the low kick.
Bashington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Bashington lands a glancing blow to the side of Higati's head.#ROC2#
Higati is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higati throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bashington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Higati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higati slips under a jab.
Higati seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bashington connects with a looping right hand.
Higati throws a head kick that misses
letting Bashington counter with a right hand.
Bashington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bashington slips under a jab.
Bashington throws out a counter right but Higati avoids it with no problem.
Bashington throws a hook to the side of Higati's head but Higati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Bashington. Those never looked like landing.
Higati throws a big shot that misses.
Higati seems to have got his legs back now.
Higati tries a head kick but it misses.
Bashington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashington, as that shot connected.
Bashington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bashington scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Higati avoids the head kick by Bashington.
Bashington misses with the combination.
Higati swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bashington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higati throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bashington counter with a right hand.
Higati on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bashington loads up on a big right hand but Higati slips the punch.
Higati misses with a looping right.
Higati tries to work over Bashington's front leg with a kick but Bashington checks it.
Bob Bashington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higati ducks right into an uppercut from Bashington.
Higati throws a series of punches but Bashington avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Bashington.
Bashington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higati.
As Bashington looks to move away, Higati throws a big counter combo but Bashington just gets out of the way.
Bashington misses with a hook. Higati ducked under it nicely.
Bashington cracks Higati with an open hand slap.
Higati looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashington is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashington! But no joy.
Higati thows a leg kick but Bashington checks it
and Bashington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higati throws a jab when Bashington was well out of range.
No joy there for Higati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higati will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higati throws a leg kick that misses.
Bashington misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bashington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Higati with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bashington to score with a decent uppercut.
Higati throws a push kick but Bashington slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Bashington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bashington works the jab nicely.
Higati throws a lazy uppercut
and Bashington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higati throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bashington to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Bashington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higati misses with a straight right.
Higati avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Higati.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higati throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bashington counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Higati misses.
Bashington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A low kick from Higati misses
and Bashington counters with a straight right hand.
Bashington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Higati takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Higati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashington was well out of range. Poor timing from Higati.
Bashington misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Bashington misses its intended target.
Higati misses with a hook to the body
and Bashington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higati checks a low kick from Bashington.
The fighters circling - Bashington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higati misses with a body shot
and Bashington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higati takes a swing at Bashington's ribcage but misses.
Bashington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A jab from Bashington does it's job there.
Bashington throws the left hand but Higati avoids the punch easily.
Higati misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashington throws a jab but it's blocked by Higati.
Bashington throws a lazy right hand but Higati sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higati misses the body punch
and Bashington counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bashington misses.
Bashington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bashington throws a looping overhand right but Higati ducks down to avoid it.
Higati misses the jab.
Bashington lands with a right hand.
Higati tried to score with a low kick but Bashington checks it.
Higati lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bashington circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashington! But no joy.#T3#
Higati pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bashington scores with a jab to the head.
Bashington throws a shot from downtown. Higati moves away and avoids it.
Higati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bashington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higati throws a right hand that misses
and Bashington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higati misses with an uppercut.
Bashington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Higati. Higati circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bashington throws a series of punches but Higati avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Higati.
Bashington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Higati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bashington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higati misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Bashington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bashington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Higati circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higati throws a body punch but Bashington moves out of range.
Bashington throws the left hand but Higati avoids the punch easily.
Higati throws a lazy uppercut
and Higati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Bashington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bashington ducks under a wild hook from Higati.
Nuro Higati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Bashington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bashington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bashington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bashington 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Bob Bashington!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Bob Bashington!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Bob Bashington!
Bob Bashington wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 933 Round 2
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Higati misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shitatake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Higati has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Higati and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shitatake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higati.
A big right from Higati misses.
Shitatake blocks a low kick nicely.
Shitatake looks to land a left hand but Higati moved out of range nicely.
Shitatake misses with a two punch combination.
Higati moves out of range as Shitatake throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Higati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Higati tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shitatake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higati wants to land a leg kick but Shitatake is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shitatake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Higati is out of range and Shitatake settles back down.
Higati lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shitatake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Higati!
Higati lands a nice looking body shot.
Higati throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Higati throws a head kick but Shitatake moves out of range.
#T1#
Higati missing with a left hand there. Shitatake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higati is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shitatake.
Shitatake throws a shot from downtown. Higati moves away and avoids it.
Shitatake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taki Shitatake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higati cracks Shitatake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higati avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higati looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higati takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Higati throws out a loose jab but Shitatake uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Higati.
Higati swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Higati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shitatake moves out of range of the strikes.
Shitatake fails with a takedown attempt.
Shitatake avoids a kick to the body.
Nuro Higati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shitatake doesn't manage to clinch there - Higati circles away.
Higati was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Shitatake tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Higati.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higati staying out of range there.
Higati looks to score with a jab to the body but Shitatake is just out of range.
Higati slaps away a takedown attempt from Shitatake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Higati tests Shitatake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shitatake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higati lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shitatake just misses with a punch to the body.
Higati looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higati misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Shitatake drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shitatake pushing down on Higati's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shitatake is breathing heavily.#T3#
Higati tries to get to full guard but Shitatake has control of the leg.
Shitatake trying to pass the guard but Higati defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shitatake is keen to just control but Higati is a slippery customer.
Higati missing with punches from the bottom.
Shitatake wants to advance to full mount but Higati doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shitatake trying to control the position from guard on top but Higati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shitatake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Higati manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shitatake has Higati in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Higati is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shitatake trying to control the position.
Higati stopping the sweep attempt from Shitatake.
Higati stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shitatake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuro Higati dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shitatake checks a low kick from Higati.
A telegraphed right hand from Higati misses the target.
Shitatake shoots and misses
and Higati counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shitatake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higati swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higati dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shitatake tries to work over Higati's front leg with a kick but Higati checks it.
Higati looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shitatake throws a lazy right hand but Higati sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higati slips a straight right by Shitatake.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Higati. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shitatake throws a body shot but no joy.
Higati throws a head kick but Shitatake moves out of range.
Higati swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higati wants to slow Shitatake down by chopping away at his legs.
Higati's corner calls for a 1-2. Higati obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shitatake takes one to the side of the head.
Higati looks to land a left hand but Shitatake moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Jab, jab by Shitatake - just one landing.
Shitatake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Higati sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shitatake does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shitatake avoids the head kick by Higati.
Higati shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Higati throws a low kick but Shitatake avoids it.
Shitatake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higati throws out a counter right but Shitatake avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shitatake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higati.
Higati throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shitatake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shitatake throws the left hand but Higati avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Higati.
Higati avoids the head kick by Shitatake.
Higati will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shitatake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Shitatake misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Shitatake.
Higati misses with a head kick.
Higati takes a swing at Shitatake's ribcage but misses.
Shitatake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higati lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shitatake's sensitive parts.
Higati connects with a crisp jab.
Shitatake avoids the head kick by Higati.
A lazy left from Higati finds it's target.
Higati finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shitatake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higati misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Higati.
Shitatake takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Higati walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shitatake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Shitatake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higati pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shitatake is out of range and Higati settles back down.
Higati throws a leg kick that misses.
Shitatake loads up on a big right hand but Higati slips the punch.
Higati tests Shitatake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shitatake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Higati lands with an uppercut that bounces Shitatake off the cage and back into range.
Higati fails to land with a series of punches.
Shitatake blocks a jab.
Higati avoids the body shot from Shitatake.
Higati misses with an uppercut.
Higati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higati tries a quick counter leg kick but Shitatake is wise to it.#T4#
Higati misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Higati misses.
Shitatake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Higati fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shitatake is out of range.
The fighters circling - Shitatake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shitatake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shitatake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higati moves away.
Higati ducks right into an uppercut from Shitatake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shitatake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higati throws a sloppy head kick and Shitatake moves out of range easily.
Higati lands with a shot to the body.
Shitatake is looking to clinch but Higati is avoiding it.
Higati goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Higati throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuro Higati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Higati throws out a leg kick but Shitatake moves out of range and Higati only half commits.
Higati tries to score with a low kick but Shitatake moves his leg out of the way.
Nuro Higati seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higati misses the shot to the body.
Higati throws a one two combo.
An inside leg kick from Higati misses.
Shitatake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Higati to score with a decent uppercut.
Shitatake shoots in for a takedown but Higati shows good takedown defense.
Shitatake fails to land the takedown.
Higati throws a combination. Shitatake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Shitatake is rocked!
and Higati counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shitatake! He's just covering up as Higati starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuro Higati!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 933 Round 1
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Higati shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Higati is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martinez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martinez is trying to keep Higati in close.
#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Higati sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Martinez's guard.
Higati controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Higati.
Martinez trying to control but Higati postures up.
#T1#
Higati prevents Martinez from standing back up.
Higati with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Higati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martinez's head.
Higati wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higati misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Higati shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martinez's guard.#ES2#
Martinez pushes Higati off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Higati pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Higati as Martinez shoots in.#T2##CL#
Higati gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Higati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Higati shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Higati changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to avoid it but Higati manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martinez to the ground. Martinez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Higati tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Martinez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Higati gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Martinez prevents Higati from getting back to his feet.
Higati trying to control the position here. #T3#
Higati working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Higati escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Higati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Higati is breathing heavily.
Martinez tries to stand but Higati is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Higati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higati is looking to stand up but Martinez isn't so interested in that idea.
Higati throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Higati sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Higati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martinez.
Nuro Higati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Martinez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Higati misses
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Higati will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higati drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angel Martinez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Higati shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Martinez gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Higati throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Martinez blocks a head kick by Higati.
Higati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Martinez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Higati sprawls well initially but Martinez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higati is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higati wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Higati is controlling Martinez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Higati tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Higati gets back to full guard.
Higati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez trying to control but Higati is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Higati can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Higati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Higati avoids it really well and circles away.
Martinez tries to clinch up.#TD#
Higati shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martinez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Higati is standing up over Martinez. Martinez looks to escape but Higati dives into side control.
#REVB#
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Higati wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Higati wants to stand but Martinez has his arm trapped.
Higati is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martinez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Higati is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuro Higati overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Higati tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Higati scores with punches from side control.
Higati controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higati is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuro Higati 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#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Higati is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Martinez pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Higati 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.
Higati would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higati tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Martinez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higati. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Martinez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Higati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Higati has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez darts in looking for a takedown but Higati gets double underhooks and turns Martinez into the cage. #TD2#
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Higati's half guard.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Higati actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but Higati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Higati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Higati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez trying to control but Higati is working from the bottom.
Martinez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higati wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Higati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Higati wants to stand but Martinez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Higati trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez looking to control.
Higati controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Higati lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Higati not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higati advances position into side control!
Higati is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Higati wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuro Higati showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higati 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Nuro Higati!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Nuro Higati!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Nuro Higati!
Nuro Higati wins by unanimous decision!
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