Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C273: Martin vs Gunnarsson
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Higgins avoids the body shot from Gage.
Oscar Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins misses the jab.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gage's head backwards.
Gage 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.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Gage misses with a combination
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Oscar Gage has been cut.
Higgins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Gage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gage duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Higgins. That's going to slow Gage down. #T1#
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.
Gage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Gage counters with a shoot takedown. Higgins fights it but they end up in guard.
Gage wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Gage wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Higgins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gage stands and throws Higgins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Higgins stops Gage from passing to mount. #T2#
Gage tries to score with some ground and pound. Higgins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Higgins prevents Gage from moving into mount.
Gage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Higgins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gage landing strikes from the mount.
Gage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage looking to ground and pound but Higgins is blocking nicely. #T3#
Gage working Higgins over with strikes here.
Gage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage looking to finish with strikes here!
Higgins blocking the ground and pound.
Gage landing shots from mount.
Gage unloads with some shots from mount but Higgins bucks and avoids them well.
Gage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higgins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
Gage sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Higgins is trying to stand.
Gage unloading with bombs!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins is trying to stand.#SUB#
Gage is working for a guillotine from mount but Higgins frees his head quite easily.
Gage unloads with some shots from mount but Higgins bucks and avoids them well.
Gage controlling from mount.
Gage sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Higgins is squirming around, avoiding Gage's attempts to control the action.
Gage throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Gage scores with a four punch combination!
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Gage cracks Higgins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gage misses with a straight left.
Gage misses with an uppercut
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gage on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gage misses with a straight left.
Higgins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins moves out of range as Gage strikes.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gage slips a straight right by Higgins.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gage or perhaps it was just good defense by Higgins, which made it look bad. #T1#
Gage looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lou Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gage checks the leg kick.
Gage goes for a double leg but Higgins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Higgins continues to drive forward.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Gage avoids it with no problem.
Higgins lands a body punch.
Higgins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gage digs a right hand into Higgins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higgins's gas tank.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins is leaning against Gage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Higgins pushes Gage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Higgins stops a takedown attempt from Gage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Gage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gage wants to take the fight to the mat but Higgins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gage blocking some punches. #T2#
Higgins misses with some punches.
Gage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Higgins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Higgins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gage prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Gage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Higgins after a bit of a struggle.
Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Higgins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Gage.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Gage can't get the takedown.
Gage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage is trying to pull guard but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Gage tries to score a body lock takedown but Higgins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higgins lands a body punch.
Higgins works on Gage's body with a couple of short punches.
Gage prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Gage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Higgins fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Higgins.
Gage blocking some punches.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage tries to pull guard but Higgins holds him up against the cage and eventually Gage drops back down to his feet.
Higgins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Higgins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higgins - that will leave a mark!
Gage scores with a hook to the body. Higgins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gage thuds his right hand into Higgins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gage has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Higgins there.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Gage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Higgins's hands.
Higgins with a nice calf kick.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Gage moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Higgins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Gage is rocked!
A lazy left from Gage finds it's target.
Oh Gage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gage shoots and misses
and Higgins scores with a counter punch that sends Gage to the canvas! Higgins smells blood - he's punishing Gage with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gage has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
A relieved looking Lou Higgins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Higgins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Higgins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaissi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Higgins misses with a leg kick.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Higgins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins lands a hook that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
Slaissi has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins looks for the body kick but Slaissi saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Higgins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi lands a jab.#T1#
Higgins dips to his left and cracks Slaissi with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higgins.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slaissi's hands.
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Slaissi blocks a head kick by Higgins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands the left hand.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Higgins pushes Slaissi up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Higgins gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaissi is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Slaissi.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Slaissi tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Slaissi looking to stall.
Slaissi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Slaissi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Slaissi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slaissi.
Higgins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Higgins cracks Slaissi with an open hand slap.
Higgins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Higgins misses with the body kick
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
As Slaissi looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Slaissi just gets out of the way.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Higgins throws a head kick but Slaissi moves out of range.
Higgins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Higgins forces Slaissi back against the cage and clinches.
Higgins prevents Slaissi from breaking the clinch.
Slaissi leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Slaissi.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Higgins has managed to clinch.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Slaissi sees coming a mile off.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Higgins misses
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Higgins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slaissi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins wants to clinch.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Nice shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with an uppercut that bounces Higgins off the cage and back into range.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Slaissi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Higgins ducks right into an uppercut from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Skurwysynowski pushes Higgins away with a front kick.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot that snaps Higgins's head back.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skurwysynowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Higgins at a distance. #CL2#
Skurwysynowski drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Skurwysynowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skurwysynowski is working Higgins over against the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skurwysynowski can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
Skurwysynowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skurwysynowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skurwysynowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
Higgins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Skurwysynowski moves into the clinch.#T1#
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skurwysynowski fails to land.
Skurwysynowski misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Skurwysynowski. #BC#
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Skurwysynowski tenderised Higgins's leg. Higgins is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Skurwysynowski does it's job there.
Higgins throws a jab when Skurwysynowski was well out of range.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Higgins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Skurwysynowski lands with a hook. Higgins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.#T2#
Skurwysynowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Higgins throws a series of punches but Skurwysynowski avoids them all with ease.
Higgins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Higgins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skurwysynowski! But no joy.
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skurwysynowski scores with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski checks it.
Skurwysynowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Higgins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Skurwysynowski digs a good hook to Higgins's body.
Donk. Higgins catches Skurwysynowski right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Skurwysynowski lands.#T3#
Higgins lands a head kick!
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skurwysynowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.
Skurwysynowski throws a front kick aimed at Higgins's knee but Higgins avoids it well.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
And Higgins counters with a quick kick to the body but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice right hand.
Higgins throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Higgins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skurwysynowski throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Skurwysynowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skurwysynowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skurwysynowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Skurwysynowski clinches up against the cage.
Skurwysynowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skurwysynowski lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Skurwysynowski misses with some punches.
Skurwysynowski lands with a left to the head.
Skurwysynowski blocks an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Skurwysynowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins misses with some punches.
A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside.
Skurwysynowski crunches a lovely knee into Higgins's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski lands a shoulder strike.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
That's time! Higgins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skurwysynowski with a hook.#CL2#
Skurwysynowski closes the distance and pushes Higgins back into the cage.#BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Higgins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skurwysynowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skurwysynowski.
Higgins takes one to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Higgins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skurwysynowski thumps Higgins with a low kick.#CL2#
Skurwysynowski forces Higgins back against the cage and clinches.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Skurwysynowski avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski blocking some punches. #T1#
Skurwysynowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Higgins avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Higgins tries to work over Skurwysynowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skurwysynowski blocking some punches.
Skurwysynowski has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Skurwysynowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Higgins avoids the damage to the body.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skurwysynowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
A shot in the inside from Skurwysynowski.
Higgins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Skurwysynowski fails to land.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Skurwysynowski controls his hands.
Skurwysynowski has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skurwysynowski throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skurwysynowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higgins is leaning against Skurwysynowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Higgins.
Higgins takes a shot to the head.
Skurwysynowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skurwysynowski lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
Higgins managing to block the knees to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Skurwysynowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skurwysynowski blocking some punches.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Higgins backwards. #T3#
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skurwysynowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
A hook to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Still in the clinch, Skurwysynowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skurwysynowski lands with a right to the head.
Skurwysynowski lands with a light punch inside.
Skurwysynowski lands an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski is leaning against Higgins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skurwysynowski is leaning against Higgins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Skurwysynowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski - that landed with a thud.
Skurwysynowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Higgins won't want to take too many of those.
Skurwysynowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Higgins is rocked!#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skurwysynowski.
Oh Higgins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skurwysynowski is leaning against Higgins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skurwysynowski scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski has Higgins pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Higgins is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Skurwysynowski - that's hurt Higgins badly! Oh, another knee lands and Higgins is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Higgins doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C257: Lehto vs Inhanamoto II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Panda tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Panda drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Panda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Panda pulls Higgins in close to his closed guard and prevents Higgins from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Higgins wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panda tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Higgins to the ground. Panda is now in Higgins's guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Panda manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Higgins tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Panda controlling the pace. #T3##ES#
Higgins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins. #CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Higgins to the mat! Higgins manages to get full guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Panda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda won't allow Higgins to get back to his feet. #T4#
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda won't allow Higgins to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda connects with the punch.
Panda throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range. #TD2#
Panda drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
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#
Panda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panda moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panda lands with a straight right. Higgins didn't see that one coming.
Panda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Higgins throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Panda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panda stalling in the clinch but Higgins improves position.
Panda pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Higgins.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda. #T1#
Panda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Panda leaning against his opponent.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Higgins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Panda tries to pull guard but Higgins holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Panda manages to break the clinch.
Panda tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Higgins gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with some punches. #T2##BC2#
Panda breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Panda wants to clinch.
Panda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Higgins as Panda shoots in.
Lou Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES#
Higgins manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Higgins has Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda tries to stall but Higgins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda trying to stall but Higgins improves his position. #T4##BC#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Higgins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panda.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Panda moves to clinch but Higgins breaks away
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda misses with a few strikes there.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Lou Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higgins throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Higgins won't be happy with that.

Higgins sneaks out the side door and pushes Panda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Panda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Higgins rather than just go for the knockout.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Higgins defends well and Panda ends up having to push Higgins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Panda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Panda blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Panda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panda connects with a nice looking jab.
Higgins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Higgins leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panda is out of range and Higgins settles back down.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Panda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panda digs a good body shot into Higgins's ribs.#TD2#
Panda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Higgins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Higgins tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Panda wants to control the pace but Higgins is squirming around nicely.
Panda controlling from the full mount.
Higgins has given up his back here. Will Panda look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T2#
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Panda is riding his opponent, not letting Higgins buck him off.
Panda trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Panda has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Panda has got his arm under Higgins's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Higgins has spun round into Panda's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Higgins defends easily. #T4#
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D.D Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Higgins passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Higgins decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higgins 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
A victorious Lou Higgins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C253: Lehto vs Blank
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Haden dives in for a single leg takedown but Higgins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins slips a straight right by Haden.
Higgins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Haden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Haden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
Higgins pushes Haden off and gets back to his feet.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Higgins. Higgins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haden.
Haden avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Haden lands a right hook to the body.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Higgins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Haden misses with a body shot.
Haden misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Higgins with the inside leg kick.
Higgins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haden.
Jab from Higgins.
Haden lands a nice looking body shot.
Haden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Higgins rather than just go for the knockout.
Haden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins misses the jab.
A nice side step and Haden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Higgins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Higgins tests Haden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Higgins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Haden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haden's hands.
Haden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of Haden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Haden misses.
Haden needs to keep his hands up - Higgins had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins misses with a hook.#TD2#
Haden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Haden advances nicely into full mount.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Higgins is trying to stand.
Haden thowing shots but they're missing.
Higgins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haden tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Haden lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Haden throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Higgins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
Haden trying to control but Higgins is having none of it.
Haden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Higgins is trying to stand up.
Haden tries to control but Higgins wriggling away.
Haden misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Higgins misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Haden feints and as Higgins raises his hands in defense, Haden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Haden passes into half guard.
Haden wants to take a breather but Higgins is having none of it.
Haden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Haden tries to pass to full mount but Higgins defends it.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lou Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Higgins doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A jab from Higgins misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haden! But no joy.
Haden throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins connects with a jab.
Haden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haden is out of range and Higgins settles back down.
Higgins misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Higgins didn't expect that.
Haden slips nicely into half guard.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Haden is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Higgins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Haden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haden is continuing to stall.
Higgins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haden.
Haden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Haden had a free shot at his head there.
Haden takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Haden.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haden's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Higgins throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Haden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haden takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Haden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Haden wants to pass the guard but Higgins is defending well.
Higgins pushes Haden off looking to stand but Haden dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
Haden is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard. #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.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Higgins.
Haden swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins misses with a hook.#TD2#
Haden shoots in and gets a takedown into Higgins's guard.

Higgins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haden working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Haden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Higgins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Haden blocking some punches.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haden lands with a light punch inside.
Haden prevents a body shot from Higgins. #T4#
Haden lands a left hand.
Higgins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Higgins.
Haden tries for a takedown but Higgins manages to get underhooks.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haden has Higgins pressed against the cage, preventing Higgins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higgins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C247: Myers vs Ferkingstad II
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Higgins tries a low kick but Beach avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Beach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach moves to clinch but Higgins breaks away
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a low kick.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Beach has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Higgins's brow. #BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Beach clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the cage.
Beach lands an elbow just above Higgins 's eye.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Higgins misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Beach.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Higgins lands a left hand.
Higgins lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Higgins.
Beach throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Higgins. #T2#
Beach tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Beach prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Higgins takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
A short right from Higgins.
Higgins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Beach.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Beach tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Higgins. #T3#
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Nice body punch from Higgins - that landed with a thud.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beachs head.
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach wants to stall.
Beach tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higgins as Beach tries to tie him up.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins avoids the elbow strike from Beach, against the cage.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Beach checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach is trying to maintain a safe position but Higgins gets an underhook and turns Beach into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
That's time! Beach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Higgins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Beach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Higgins scores with a push kick.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beach doesn't seem bothered though.
Beach moves out of range of the body kick from Higgins.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Higgins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beach walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Beach throws a nice looking combination but Higgins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins throws a leg kick which misses Beach's front leg but catches the back leg as Beach tries to avoid it.
Beach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Higgins to score with a decent uppercut.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Higgins throws a push kick but Beach slaps the foot to one side.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Beach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins cracks Beach with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Beach rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beach blocking some punches.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins avoids a wild elbow strike from Beach.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow. #T2#
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach. #BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Beach's body.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Beach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Higgins lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Beach misses
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beach closes the distance but Higgins moves to the side
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins thumps Beach with a low kick.
Beach staying out of range there.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins scores with a jab. Beach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Beach is rocked!
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Beach sees coming a mile off.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Higgins scores with a decent looking hook.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Beach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beach counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Higgins. #T4#
Beach blocking some punches.
Beach trying to stall but Higgins improves his position.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
Beach tries to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling the position.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Higgins tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins gets through Beach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach lands with a straight right. Higgins didn't see that one coming.
Beach slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Beach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beach is looking to counter the offense by Higgins and move into the clinch.
Higgins misses with a body punch
letting Beach counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach slips under a jab.
Beach is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Beach tries to clinch
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Beach has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins. #T1#
Higgins prevents a body shot from Beach. #BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Beach. Those never looked like landing.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Higgins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Beach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beach wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Higgins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Higgins scores with a nice head shot.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beach throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach staying out of range there.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Higgins throws out a leg kick but Beach moves out of range and Higgins only half commits.
Good exchange - Beach coming out on top.
Beach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Higgins connects with a leg kick.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higgins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Beach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Beach saw that one coming.
Beach moves to clinch but Higgins breaks away
and Higgins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Higgins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beach in his tracks.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Higgins.
Beach tries to clinch up
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Beach. #T4#
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins jabs Beach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Higgins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beach if he has to take too many more of those.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Good exchange - Higgins coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higgins 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C239: Hoost vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Higgins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Menday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Higgins on his heels. He'll look to pass Higgins's guard now, I'm sure.

Higgins has his feet on Menday's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Menday shoots in and bounces Higgins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Menday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday advances position into side control!#T1#
Menday 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.
Higgins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Menday. #SUB#
Menday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Menday is trying to ground and pound but Higgins uses the momentary lack of control by Menday to regain half guard.
Menday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time. #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.
Menday prevents Higgins from standing back up.
Menday trying to control the action but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Menday is just content to waste time from the top position. Higgins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Higgins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menday looking to pass the guard.
Higgins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Higgins blocks nicely.
Menday sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Menday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Menday finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Higgins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Higgins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Menday.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menday fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Menday looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Higgins is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Menday seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Menday prevents Higgins from escaping the position.
Menday is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menday postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Menday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Menday drags him back down.
We've been hearing that Menday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Menday throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Higgins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Higgins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Menday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Higgins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menday.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Menday is controlling him
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Menday seems to be working for a kimura but Higgins defends the submission attempt.
Higgins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menday.
Higgins pushes Menday off looking to stand but Menday dives back in and keeps control.
Menday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Higgins is not content to let Menday control the position.
Menday working the head and body with strikes.
Menday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Menday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higgins defending well though.
Still in half guard, Menday seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menday scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Menday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Higgins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Menday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Higgins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Menday scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Menday throws a strike aimed at the side of Higgins's head but Higgins avoids it well.
Higgins is trying to buck Menday off.
Menday sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Higgins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Menday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Higgins to see if he's OK.
Menday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Menday throwing strikes but Higgins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Menday manages to work his way to half guard, despite Higgins's best efforts.#SUB#
Menday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Higgins pulls his head out easily.
Menday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Higgins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Higgins's back!#T4##SUB#
Menday has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Higgins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Menday is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Menday's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Menday lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Higgins trying to get back to his feet but Menday is in full control for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Menday looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adams Menday dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Menday gets a takedown into half guard.
Menday works his foot free and advances to mount.
Menday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Menday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins is bucking up trying to escape but Menday cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Higgins trying desperately to get to his feet.
Menday sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Menday misses with a head shot.#T1#
Menday looking to control but Higgins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menday throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Higgins because Menday loaded up on that one.
Higgins blocking the ground and pound.
Menday raining down shots from the mount!
Menday landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Menday postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Higgins bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Menday and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
A relieved looking Adams Menday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C231: Haggar vs Mumu
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins pushes Hallbjornsson away with a front kick.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higgins.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.
Higgins thinks about the counter body kick.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallbjornsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Hallbjornsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hallbjornsson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hallbjornsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Higgins's head backwards.
Higgins cracks Hallbjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.#T2#
Higgins moves out of range as Hallbjornsson strikes.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Higgins throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
Hallbjornsson clobbers Higgins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins scores with a leg kick.
Higgins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.#T3#
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Higgins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hallbjornsson cracks Higgins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallbjornsson punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Higgins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Higgins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Higgins connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins is looking to land body kicks.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins scores with a jab. Hallbjornsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins throws a lazy body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallbjornsson's hands.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Hallbjornsson as he checks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Hallbjornsson misses with a left hand
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Higgins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Higgins throws a body kick.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hallbjornsson in his tracks.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away. #T1#
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Hallbjornsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Higgins under the eye.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Higgins misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Higgins.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Hallbjornsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Higgins.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook
and Higgins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Higgins throws the kick towards the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Higgins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Higgins throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Higgins throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Higgins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallbjornsson on the side of the head.
Higgins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallbjornsson.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Higgins tries to clinch up
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the head.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Hallbjornsson should have avoided that one.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Hallbjornsson's shoulder, as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Hallbjornsson does it's job there.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallbjornsson.
Higgins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Both fighters circling a little - Higgins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Higgins is looking to land body kicks.
Higgins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Higgins responds with a good body kick, but Hallbjornsson manages to step out the way in time.
Higgins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Higgins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Hallbjornsson's ribs.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins misses with a straight left. #T2#
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Higgins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice right hand.
Higgins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Higgins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick from Higgins.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson lands a head shot.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Higgins takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Higgins tries to land a front kick but Hallbjornsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Hallbjornsson - just one landing.
Higgins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Higgins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hallbjornsson is able to avoid easily.
Higgins slips a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Lou Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hallbjornsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C224: Kahn vs Dracul
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Higgins misses the body punch
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins throws a body kick that misses.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Lomax counters with a leg kick.
Lomax moves out of range of the body kick.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins throws a nice head kick!
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Lomax 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Lomax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins digs a right hand into Lomax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomax's gas tank. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Lomax.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Lomax trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Lomax breaks the clinch.
Higgins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lomax delivers a nice body kick.
Higgins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lomax takes a step back to recover.
Lomax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lomax misses with a hook to the body
and Lomax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Higgins.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax misses with a knee strike.
Higgins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomaxs head.
Lomax tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Lomax back against the cage.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
A short uppercut from Lomax.
Higgins lands a body punch.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lomax connects with a knee to the head.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Higgins lands a left hand. #BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch.
Lomax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Higgins.
Lomax misses with a looping left.#T3#
Higgins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lomax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lomax looks to throw a body kick
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Lomax misses the shot to the body.
Lomax tries a low kick but Higgins avoids it.
Lomax moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins looks for the body kick but Lomax saw that one coming.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lomax has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Lomax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgins.
Lomax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Higgins has time to react.
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!
Lomax throws a head kick that misses.
Lomax throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Lomax takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Higgins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Lomax moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lomax misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Higgins!
Lomax explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Lomax circles away.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook to the body
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins scores with a kick to the body.
Higgins throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Lomax's shoulder, as Lomax tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lomax explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lomax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lomax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Higgins is looking to land body kicks.
Higgins sizes up Lomax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Higgins lands.
Lou Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Higgins lands a right hook to the body.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Higgins lands a big head kick that sends Lomax tumbling to the mat! Higgins takes a step backwards and waves Lomax back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lomax is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Vincent Lomax has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lomax! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lou Higgins!
Lou Higgins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Vincent Lomax stepped up to the mic, saying 'God dammit'.

Event: C218: Nakagawa vs Giovanni II
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Ochoa keeps it at a distance.
Higgins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ochoa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ochoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Higgins avoids it.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Higgins throws a hook but Ochoa avoids it easily.
Ochoa is looking to counter punch.
Higgins misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Ochoa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochoa moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Higgins misses with a hook. Ochoa ducked under it nicely.
It appears Ochoa was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins tries to clinch up but Ochoa circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgins tries to work over Ochoa's front leg with a kick but Ochoa checks it.
Higgins throws a head kick but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ochoa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Higgins in his tracks. #T1#
Ochoa thows a leg kick but Higgins checks it
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ochoa throws a body kick that misses
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ochoa lands a glancing blow to the side of Higgins's head.
Higgins lands with an overhand left.
Ochoa digs a good body shot into Higgins's ribs.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Ochoa counters with a thumping low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Higgins 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 Ochoa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ochoa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Higgins lands the left hand.
Higgins misses with a hook. Ochoa ducked under it nicely.
Ochoa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ochoa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Ochoa slips the punch.
Higgins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ochoa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ochoa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ochoa.
Higgins misses with a left hand
enabling Ochoa to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Ochoa.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochoa is just out of range.
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick.
Higgins looks for the body kick but Ochoa saw that one coming.
Higgins misses the jab.#T3#
Higgins is looking to land body kicks.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Higgins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ochoa throws a counter high kick but Higgins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ochoa lands a front kick.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Ochoa throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ochoa throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Ochoa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Higgins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ochoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Ochoa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higgins.
Ochoa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ochoa keeps Higgins at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Higgins avoids it.
Higgins throws a jab when Ochoa was well out of range.
Ochoa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ochoa throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Ochoa.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Ochoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higgins motions for Ochoa to come forward. Higgins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ochoa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ochoa throws a lazy head kick
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ochoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Ochoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ochoa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Ochoa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ochoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Ochoa saw that one coming.
Higgins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ochoa tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Higgins.
Higgins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ochoa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Higgins misses the jab.#T1#
Ochoa slips a straight right by Higgins.
A left lands for Higgins.
Higgins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ochoa circles away quickly and effectively.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Higgins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
It appears Ochoa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochoa moves away.
Ochoa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Higgins.
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ochoa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ochoa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Higgins. Ochoa shrugs it off though.
Higgins misses the jab.
Higgins throws a jab when Ochoa was well out of range.#CL2#
Higgins clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ochoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Ochoa counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ochoa if he has to take too many more of those.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ochoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochoa.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Higgins - just one landing.
Higgins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ochoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Ochoa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body
and Ochoa counters with an outside leg kick.
Ochoa throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Higgins throws a body kick that misses
and Ochoa counters with a low kick, right behind Higgins 's knee.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Ochoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ochoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ochoa throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Ochoa cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
Ochoa misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a solid body kick.
Ochoa thuds a left hand into Higgins's body.
Higgins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ochoa if he has to take too many more of those.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Ochoa avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ochoa.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Crunch! Ochoa slams his shin into Higgins's torso.
Ochoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Ochoa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ochoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ochoa looks for the body kick but Higgins saw that one coming.
Higgins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Ochoa's head but Ochoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ochoa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Higgins tries to clinch up but Ochoa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ochoa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Higgins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Ochoa is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Ochoa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higgins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Higgins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ochoa.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Ochoa's shoulder, as Ochoa tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins lands a nice hook to Ochoa's body. Ochoa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ochoa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses with a shot to the body
letting Ochoa counter with a right hand. #ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins blocks the body kick.
Higgins misses with a combination
and Ochoa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Higgins really felt that one!#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Ochoa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Ochoa lands a big right hand that sends Higgins crashing to the mat! Ochoa stays standing though and waves Higgins back to his feet!
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochoa finish him?
Ochoa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Higgins throws a lazy uppercut
and Ochoa counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ochoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Ochoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C214: Haggar vs Chukwuma
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Higgins lands with an uppercut that bounces St. Gough off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
St. Gough stalling against the cage.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St. Gough working aggressively here. #BC2#
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
St. Gough lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
St. Gough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
St. Gough swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Higgins.
St. Gough misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that St. Gough has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Higgins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St. Gough.
St. Gough on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Gough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St. Gough misses with a body shot.
Higgins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Higgins lands with a nice body punch.
St. Gough swings away with a body shot that misses
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins throws a series of punches but St. Gough moves out of range.
St. Gough blocks a jab.#T1#
St. Gough is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Higgins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins throws a front kick that sends St. Gough stumbling back into the cage.
St. Gough moves out of range as Higgins throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on St. Gough's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St. Gough misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a push kick but St. Gough slaps the foot to one side.
St. Gough throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St. Gough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St. Gough on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higgins with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Higgins.
St. Gough throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
St. Gough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from St. Gough.
Nice straight punches there by Higgins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Higgins.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from St. Gough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Gough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Higgins lands a jab to the nose.
St. Gough misses with a looping right.#T2#
Higgins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
St. Gough throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
St. Gough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from St. Gough on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Higgins rushes St. Gough and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Higgins as the two fighters clinch.
St. Gough blocks an uppercut.
St. Gough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St. Gough lands a left hand.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Gough uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by St. Gough.
Higgins blocking some punches.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands. #T3#
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of St. Gough's head.
Higgins tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
Higgins blocking some punches.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike.
Higgins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
Higgins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Goughs head. #ROC#St. Gough is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Gough.
St. Gough is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?
Higgins lands a left hand.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St. Gough just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Higgins throws a body kick that misses.
St. Gough seems to have recovered his senses.
St. Gough blocks the body kick.
St. Gough on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins throwing a counter right hand but St. Gough manages to avoid it.
St. Gough looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Higgins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Higgins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Higgins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Higgins tries to clinch but St. Gough moves out of range.
Jab from Higgins.
A jab from Higgins misses.
St. Gough misses with a few strikes there.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St. Gough throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins throws a body punch but St. Gough moves out of range.
Higgins scores with a kick to the body.
Higgins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Higgins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
St. Gough has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from St. Gough there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
St. Gough closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
St. Gough misses the shot to the body.
Higgins is looking to counter with a body kick.
St. Gough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Gough throws out the jab.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. St. Gough saw that one coming.
Lou Higgins is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Gough ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Gough was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Higgins!
St. Gough throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St. Gough uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Higgins!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but St. Gough uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higgins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins lands with a right hand. #T1#
St. Gough misses with a hook
and St. Gough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins misses with a low kick as St. Gough jumps back.
St. Gough steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Higgins.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
St. Gough wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
St. Gough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
St. Gough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
A jab from St. Gough misses.
St. Gough tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St. Gough scores with a hook.
Higgins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
St. Gough misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a leg kick.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St. Gough at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Gough moves away from the strike by Higgins.
St. Gough throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
St. Gough takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St. Gough misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a big right hand! Oh St. Gough is in trouble here! Higgins follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
A relieved looking Lou Higgins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Kisei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been hearing reports that Kisei has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab from Kisei.
Higgins with a nice cross.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Higgins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kisei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Higgins throws a solid leg kick but Kisei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Higgins.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei jabs Higgins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Kisei misses with a jab to the body
and Higgins counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.#T1#
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Kisei saw it coming and moves away.
Kisei misses with a left hand
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Higgins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kisei checks it well. #CL2#
Higgins clinches up with Kisei and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Higgins scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Kisei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Higgins uses from the top position.
Kisei is looking to stand back up but Higgins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kisei. #SU2#
Higgins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a low kick but Kisei moves out of range easily.
Kisei lands with a right hand.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kisei avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Kisei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a left and a right that stings Kisei. #T2#
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a nice leg kick.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Kisei's ribs.
Kisei connects with a jab.
Kisei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but Kisei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins misses the jab.
Kisei punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Higgins slips under a jab.
Higgins scores with a jab. Kisei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Kisei saw it coming and moves away.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higgins cracks Kisei with a nice body shot.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Higgins gets through Kisei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.#TD#
Kisei pulls guard effortlessly.
Higgins is standing up over Kisei. Kisei looks to escape but Higgins dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Higgins stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Higgins misses.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kisei momentarily. #T4#
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Kisei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Kisei cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higgins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kisei with a body shot.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei misses with a left hand
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins lands with a straight right. Kisei didn't see that one coming.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Higgins.
Kisei blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Higgins moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Higgins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Higgins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Higgins is looking to slow Kisei down with leg kicks.
Kisei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Higgins takes one on the button.
Higgins motions for Kisei to come forward. Higgins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Higgins tries to get set, Kisei tries to push him back and clinch up but Higgins manages to avoid the attempt.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kisei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Higgins at a distance.
Higgins connects with a looping right hand.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
Higgins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Higgins takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Kisei punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Higgins throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.
Higgins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins connects with an inside leg kick.
Kisei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Higgins moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Higgins lands a nice looking body kick.
Kisei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higgins tests Kisei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Higgins tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Kisei in a clinch.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisei.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Kisei pulls Higgins into guard.
Higgins is standing up over Kisei. Kisei looks to escape but Higgins dives into side control.
Kisei is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Higgins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kisei on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.#T3#
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Higgins clinches up with Kisei and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kisei ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kisei no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Higgins stands and steps away. Kisei gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kisei throws a lazy uppercut
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kisei throws a good cross that connects.
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Higgins.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Higgins slips a jab from Kisei.
A big left from Kisei misses. #T4#
Kisei misses the jab.
Kisei wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kisei is out of range.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Kisei scores with a nice right hand.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws a hook but Kisei blocks it.
Kisei 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.
Higgins is looking for the big counter here.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kisei misses with a right hand
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Kisei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Higgins is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higgins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higgins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kisei misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kisei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick from Higgins lands but Kisei takes it in his stride.
Kisei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kisei. That did some damage!#T1#
Higgins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei connects with a crisp jab.
Kisei lands the left hand.
Donk. Higgins catches Kisei right on the button with a cross.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
Kisei cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei misses the jab.#CL2#
Higgins rushes Kisei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins pushes Kisei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Kisei prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins digs a right hand into Kisei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kisei's gas tank.
Kisei lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Kisei pulls guard successfully.
Kiso Kisei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SU2#
Kisei is working an open guard so Higgins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Kisei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higgins.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Higgins misses.
Kisei lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Higgins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins lands the left hand.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins misses with a wild combination.
Higgins throws a leg kick which misses Kisei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kisei tries to avoid it.
Kisei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kisei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but Kisei pushes him off.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Kisei there.
Kisei scores with a jab. Higgins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kisei takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Kisei is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins scores with a kick to the body.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Higgins scores with a jab.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kisei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higgins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kisei tries to counter by clinching up but Higgins breaks away and moves out of range.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Higgins tenderised Kisei's leg. Kisei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Higgins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Higgins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a thumping low kick.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Higgins 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C198: Ochoa vs Kahn
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Higgins manages to step out the way in time.#KD#
Higgins lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins tumbling to the mat! Higgins takes a step backwards and waves Hopkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hopkins is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tory Hopkins has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?
Higgins thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Higgins ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hopkins out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C192: Jones vs Rader
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Haskins lands a nice shot to the body.
Haskins throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Haskins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
A big right from Haskins misses.
Higgins scores with a hook to the body. Haskins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haskins defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Haskins tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haskins cracks Higgins on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Higgins falls backwards against the cage. Haskins follows up with more strikes that drop Higgins to his knees. Haskins keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Higgins! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Haskins!

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Higgins.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.
Brook misses with a takedown attempt
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danny Brook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brook misses with a lunging right hand
and Higgins counters with a crisp right that sends Brook to the canvas! Higgins follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Averyanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Higgins - the referee stops the clock and Averyanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Higgins. Averyanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Higgins looks to move away, Averyanov throws a big counter combo but Higgins just gets out of the way.
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Averyanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Higgins scores with a jab. Averyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Averyanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Averyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins lands with a nice body punch.
Averyanov ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Higgins lands but Averyanov takes it in his stride.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Averyanov slams his shin into Higgins's torso.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nice shot by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Averyanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averyanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Higgins throws a big counter head kick but Averyanov avoids it with no problem.
Averyanov throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Averyanov throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Higgins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Averyanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins with a nice calf kick.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Averyanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgins misses with a left hand
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Higgins.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Higgins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Higgins catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Averyanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Averyanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
A cross from Higgins lands.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Averyanov.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averyanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Averyanov throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Averyanov throws a counter high kick but Higgins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averyanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Averyanov. Averyanov obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Averyanov misses with a wild body shot.
Averyanov throws a low kick, looking for Higgins's leg but Higgins calmly moves out of range.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
Higgins throws the left hand but Averyanov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Averyanov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Averyanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Averyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.#T2#
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Averyanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averyanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higgins.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Averyanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Higgins's head.
Averyanov moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Averyanov blocks a jab.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Averyanov.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Averyanov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Averyanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averyanov lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Averyanov with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Averyanov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Averyanov saw that one coming.
Averyanov moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Higgins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins lands with an overhand left.
Averyanov stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Averyanov slips under a jab from Higgins.
Averyanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins jabs at Averyanov's body.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Averyanov misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Averyanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov misses the jab.
A left lands for Higgins.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Averyanov misses with a straight left.
Higgins cracks Averyanov with a good jab.
Higgins swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins slips a jab from Averyanov.
Higgins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Higgins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averyanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averyanov blocks a jab.
Averyanov lands a head shot.#T2#
Higgins lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Averyanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins throws a head kick but Averyanov moves out of range.
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Averyanov.
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov misses with a body kick.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Higgins throws a lazy head kick
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Averyanov walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Averyanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Averyanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Higgins misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Averyanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Averyanov swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Averyanov rattles Higgins with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Higgins tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Averyanov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Higgins stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
Andrei Averyanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Rubenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubenstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Rubenstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubenstein.
Higgins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rubenstein loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Higgins's head.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higgins.
Rubenstein drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Rubenstein's body.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins lands with a kick to the temple. Rubenstein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Higgins scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Nice jab there from Rubenstein. #CUT2#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Rubenstein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Rubenstein does no damage.
Rubenstein misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins lands a jab to the head.
Higgins scores with a hook to the body. Rubenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rubenstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Rubenstein's head back.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubenstein lands a nice shot that snaps Higgins's head back.
Rubenstein dips to his left and cracks Higgins with an uppercut!
Higgins staying out of range there.
Rubenstein slips under a jab.
Rubenstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins. #T2#
Rubenstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubenstein throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins throws a sloppy body shot
and Rubenstein scores with a counter punch that sends Higgins to the canvas! Rubenstein smells blood - he's punishing Higgins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Higgins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Rubenstein!
An out of breath Spencer Rubenstein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain 3
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Higgins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Higgins breaks away and moves out of range.
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawkins keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Higgins clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Higgins blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dawkins.
Higgins gets through Dawkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Dawkins pulls Higgins into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dawkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins is trying to keep Higgins in close.
Dawkins wants to sweep here but Higgins controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgins is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dawkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Higgins has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
Dawkins looking for a sweep but Higgins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dawkins is looking to get to half guard.
Dawkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Higgins is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Dawkins manages to get to full guard. #T2##SU2#
Higgins stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Higgins darts in and clinches Dawkins up against the cage.#TD#
Dawkins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dawkins advances position into side control!
Higgins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Higgins is being controlled here.
Dawkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Higgins trying to remain calm as Dawkins controls from the top position.#T3#
Dawkins in side control, throwing shots but Higgins defends.
Dawkins wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Dawkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Higgins dodges the ground and pound from Dawkins.
Higgins is being controlled here.
Dawkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #ES2#
Higgins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Some bone on bone action there as Higgins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dawkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4##CL2#
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Higgins scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Higgins avoids it.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Higgins letting Dawkins take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Dawkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Higgins moves into the clinch successfully.
Higgins dodges an elbow strike from Dawkins.
A short left from Higgins.
Dawkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Higgins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Dawkins stalling in the clinch but Higgins improves position.
Come on Dawkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Dawkins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Dawkins blocking some punches. #T1#
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
A short left from Higgins.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Dawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Higgins gets an underhook and turns Dawkins into the cage.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawkins.
Higgins working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins blocks an elbow strike.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins lands a knee to the head.
Dawkins connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Higgins blocks a body shot from Dawkins.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Higgins avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Higgins blocks with his arms.
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Dawkins wants the takedown. Higgins is fighting it off but Dawkins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Higgins's guard against the cage.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.#ES2#
Higgins wriggles free and stands up. #T3##CL2#
Higgins clinches.
Dawkins missing with knees to the body.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside that Higgins shrugs off.
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Higgins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Dawkins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Higgins throws Dawkins to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawkins stalling in the clinch but Higgins improves position.
Dawkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Higgins avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins dodges an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawkins missing with knees to the body.
Dawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Higgins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins. #BC#
Dawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A cross from Dawkins lands.
Dawkins throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with Dawkins.#TD#
Dawkins manages to pull guard.
Dawkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Higgins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Dawkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Higgins pushes Dawkins off looking to stand but Dawkins dives back in and keeps control.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dawkins.
Dawkins trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Dawkins forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Dawkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Higgins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jason Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawkins wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy.
Higgins is trying to stand up here but Dawkins is controlling him well.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Higgins is trying to stand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dawkins. That's going to slow Higgins down. #CL2#
Higgins clinches up with Dawkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Higgins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Dawkins jumps into guard, dragging Higgins to the mat.
Dawkins working a defensive guard but Higgins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Higgins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dawkins wants to control but Higgins postures up.#T3##SU2#
Higgins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dawkins throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins is looking to clinch but Dawkins is avoiding it. #CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and pushes Dawkins back into the cage.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dawkins.
Dawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawkins wants to stall.
Dawkins throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Dawkins throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Dawkins lands.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dawkins misses with a low kick.
Higgins doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins wants to slow Higgins down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Dawkins's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jason Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins avoids the elbow strike from Dawkins, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Dawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higgins 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
Lou Higgins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Higgins wants to clinch.
Higgins tries to clinch but Godwin moves out of range.
Higgins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Godwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins tries to clinch but Godwin moves out of range.
Higgins is looking to clinch.
Higgins wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Godwin is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Godwin lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Higgins.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godwin.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Godwin lands a right hand.
Godwin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godwin pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins managing to block the knees to the body from Godwin.
Higgins lands an uppercut.
Higgins 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godwin.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Godwin.
Godwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Godwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins misses with some punches. #T2#
Godwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Higgins avoids it.#BC2#
Godwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins wants to clinch but Godwin slips to the side
and Godwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins wants to clinch.
Godwin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Higgins tries to clinch but Godwin moves away
and Godwin counters with a low kick, right behind Higgins 's knee.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godwin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Higgins tries to clinch but Godwin moves out of range.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but Godwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Higgins.
Godwin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Godwin misses with a double jab. #CL#
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Godwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Godwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage.
Higgins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godwin backwards.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Godwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godwin pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Godwin lands with a short shot to the head.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Higgins lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Godwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Higgins moves to clinch but Godwin breaks away
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgins tries to clinch up
and Godwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Godwin throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins tries to clinch but Godwin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Godwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higgins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Higgins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Godwin coming out on top.
Higgins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Godwin looks for the body kick but Higgins saw that one coming.
Higgins tries to clinch up but Godwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Godwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Godwin counter with a right hand.
Higgins tries to clinch up but Godwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Godwin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Godwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higgins tries to clinch but Godwin moves away
and Godwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins tries to clinch there but Godwin circles away.
Higgins tries to clinch but Godwin moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Higgins tries to clinch there but Godwin circles away.
Godwin throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Higgins has Godwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Godwin misses with some punches.
Godwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Godwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Godwin on the inside.
Higgins takes a shot to the head.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Godwin.
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Godwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Higgins avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Godwin breaks from the clinch.
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins wants to clinch.
Godwin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Higgins with a body shot.#T2#
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basko Godwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Godwin in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godwin.
Godwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Higgins is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godwin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
A short left from Higgins.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Godwin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godwin tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Godwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Godwin.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Godwin.
Godwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godwin tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Godwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godwin.
Godwin works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
Godwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Godwin misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godwin.
Godwin works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins working aggressively here. #T4#
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins lands a hook that snaps the head of Godwin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Godwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgins or not.
Godwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Godwin.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lou Higgins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Godwin lands with a right to the head.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Godwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godwin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godwin.
Godwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Godwin breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basko Godwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Higgins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Higgins moves to clinch but Godwin breaks away
and Godwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Godwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Higgins.
Higgins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Godwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins doesn't manage to clinch there - Godwin circles away.
Godwin counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins tries to clinch up
and Godwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins wants to clinch
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Godwin gets tackled into the cage by Higgins. Higgins maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Godwin - that landed with a thud.
Godwin takes a shot to the head.
Godwin is leaning against Higgins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Godwin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Godwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Godwin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Godwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Godwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Lou Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Higgins tries to clinch
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins tries to clinch but Godwin moves out of range.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but Godwin pushes him off.
Godwin thinks about the counter body kick.
Higgins is looking to clinch. #CL#
Higgins closes the distance and pushes Godwin back into the cage.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Godwin.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godwin.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins. #BC2#
Godwin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage.
Higgins scores with a shoulder strike.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Godwin pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godwin blocks an uppercut.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Godwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Godwin blocking some punches.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Basko Godwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Godwin misses with some punches.
Godwin lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins lands with a right to the head.
Higgins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Godwin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Godwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Godwin takes one to the chin there.
Higgins wants to clinch but Godwin slips to the side
and Godwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Godwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Godwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Godwin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Godwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basko Godwin.
I've got Godwin 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basko Godwin!
After winning the bout, Basko Godwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Higgins vs Torsten
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Torsten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Higgins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Higgins scores with a punch to the head.
Torsten works Higgins's body with a nice hook.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been informed that Torsten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a low kick, right behind Higgins 's knee.
Torsten connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torsten.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Torsten moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Torsten.
Torsten tries to counter by closing the distance.
Torsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Torsten scores with a jab. Higgins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torsten looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab. #CL2#
Torsten moves into the clinch.#BC#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Torsten slips under a jab from Higgins.
Torsten is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Higgins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Torsten.
Torsten slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torsten.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Torsten.
Torsten with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten connects with a solid leg kick.
Higgins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Torsten moved out of range.
Torsten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Higgins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Torsten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Torsten throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range. #KD#
Higgins drops Torsten with a beautiful combination! Torsten stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Higgins is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins throws a leg kick but Torsten sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Torsten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Higgins is trying to push Torsten away but Torsten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torsten lands a nice uppercut.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Higgins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torsten backwards. #BC#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Higgins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Baldur Torsten's cut even more.
Torsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Torsten throws a hook but Higgins avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Torsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten throws a front kick that sends Higgins stumbling back into the cage.
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torsten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Torsten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Torsten cracks Higgins with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Higgins falls to his knees and Torsten doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz v Shabazz
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Higgins misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy wants to counter the offense by Higgins and move into the clinch position.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a low kick, right behind Higgins 's knee.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kennedy connects with a leg kick.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Higgins connects with an inside leg kick.
Kennedy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Higgins misses.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Higgins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Higgins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Kennedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higgins misses with a body kick. #T3#
Kennedy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Higgins off balance momentarily.
Kennedy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higgins drops Kennedy with a huge uppercut! Kennedy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Higgins is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH:87
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Lomax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomax is defended easily by Higgins.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lomax dives in for a single leg takedown but Higgins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Lomax has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lomax.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lomax works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
Lomax tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Lomax's head.
Higgins working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Lomax has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards. #T1#
Lomax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Higgins avoids it.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Lomax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomax moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Lomax looks for the body kick but Higgins saw that one coming.
Lomax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Higgins has time to react.
Lomax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lomax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lomax throws a leg kick
and Higgins counters with a good low kick that Lomax was not able to check.
Higgins wants to land a leg kick but Lomax is out of range. #T2#
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Lomax was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Higgins lands a jab to the head.
Vincent Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lomax.
Higgins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lomax doesn't seem bothered though.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Lomax counters with a solid body kick.
Higgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Higgins scores with a jab to the head.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lomax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lomax throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins throws a right hand that Lomax ducks under and follows up with a left that Lomax also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Lomax misses
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Higgins coming out on top.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Lomax moved out of range.
Lomax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Lomax misses
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lomax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Higgins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax blocks a jab.
Higgins with a nice calf kick.
Lomax takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Lomax moved out of range.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Lomax counters with a good low kick that Higgins was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
That's time! Lomax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lomax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lomax. That's going to slow Higgins down.
Nice body kick there by Lomax.#CL#
Lomax clinches up against the cage.
Lomax working Higgins over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Higgins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lomax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lomax.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Lomax leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lomax.
Lomax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lomax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Higgins misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax lands a nice knee to the body.
Lomax crunches a lovely knee into Higgins's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lomax obliges.#T1#
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Higgins's head.
Lomax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lomax.
Lomax lands an uppercut.
Lomax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins is trying to break the clinch but Lomax has him pressed against the cage.
Lomax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Higgins blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lomax is working Higgins over against the cage.
Lomax scores with a shoulder strike.
Lomax digs a right hand underneath Higgins's ribcage. Higgins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lomax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax lands a shot to the body.
Higgins takes a shot to the head.
Lomax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lomax scores a nice knee to the body.
Lomax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lomax lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
A body shot lands from Lomax.
Lomax working Higgins over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Higgins's head.
Lomax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Lomax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lomax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lomax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Lomax presses Higgins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lomax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Lomax is leaning against Higgins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Higgins takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lomax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lomax connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Higgins. #T3#
Higgins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lomax tries to land a knee to the head but Higgins blocks with his arms.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins lands a shot to the body.
Lomax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Lomax gets through Higgins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax blocks an uppercut.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lomax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Lomax.
A nice left hand lands by Lomax.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head. #T4#
Lomax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lomax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Higgins is defending well for now.
Lomax cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
Lomax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lomax is working Higgins over against the cage.
Lomax looking to throw knees to the head but Higgins is blocking nicely.
Lomax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lomax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Lomax.
Lomax landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lomax landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lomax.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lomax pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomax misses with a knee strike.
Higgins tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Higgins blocks it with crossed arms.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lomax dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
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#
Lomax throws a leg kick
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lomax has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lomax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lomax keeps control of Higgins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lomax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Higgins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lomax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lomax landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lomax connects with a solid leg kick.
Higgins takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Lomax lands a big uppercut and Higgins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Higgins looks OK. Lomax waves Higgins back to his feet!#ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax lands with a kick to the ribs.
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax finish him?#CL#
Lomax rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lomax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lomax.
Lomax cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Lomax.
Lomax has Higgins pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Higgins is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Lomax - that's hurt Higgins badly! Oh, another knee lands and Higgins is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Higgins doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vincent Lomax!
Vincent Lomax got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nti
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Edwards tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards thumps Higgins with a low kick.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edwards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Higgins misses with a body shot
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edwards moves out of range as Higgins strikes.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Edwards coming out on top.
Good work by Higgins as he checks the leg kick.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook to the body
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2##KD2#
Higgins lands a left and a right that send Edwards crashing to the mat, dazed. Higgins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Edwards is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Higgins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Edwards sprawling to the canvas! Edwards rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Higgins finish him?!
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins cracks Edwards with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Edwards tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Higgins pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Edwards is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH:77
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Higgins lands an overhand right.
Dungey lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dungey.
Dungey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Higgins scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins cracks Dungey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Higgins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Higgins.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dungey scoring well with a low kick there.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
Higgins gets in close and tags Dungey with a short punch that almost sends Dungey to the mat! Oh Dungey is in big trouble! He turns his back on Higgins, trying to create some distance but Higgins rushes him, striking wildly and Dungey goes down! The referee tackles Higgins into the cage to end the fight! Higgins is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
A victorious Lou Higgins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Choke 3
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Higgins misses
and Kennedy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Kennedy counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kennedy fakes the leg kick and cracks Higgins in the body.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Higgins misses.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kennedy lands with a cross.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Higgins moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick. #T2#
Higgins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
As Kennedy looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Kennedy just gets out of the way.
Higgins takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Higgins has knocked Kennedy down with a huge combo! Higgins steps away and waves a wobbly Kennedy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy ducks into an uppercut from Higgins and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 891 Sitsongrit vs Williams
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Higgins jabs at Mahrishi's body.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins with a nice cross.
A big right from Mahrishi misses. #CL#
Mahrishi rushes Higgins and presses him up against the cage.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Higgins lands a shot to the body.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Higgins.
I was talking to Mahrishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Higgins's efforts to push away.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgins or not.
A body shot lands from Mahrishi.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Mahrishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land. #BC2#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.#CL#
Mahrishi clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Higgins.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
A short right from Higgins.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
A short left from Higgins.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins lands a left hand.
Mahrishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Mahrishi tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mahrishi breaks from the clinch.
Mahrishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahrishi wants to clinch
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higgins swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahrishi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins catches Mahrishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Higgins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Higgins with a hook.
Higgins misses with a looping left.#CL#
Mahrishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahrishi tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Higgins digs a good hook to Mahrishi's body.
Higgins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Higgins lands the left hand.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nice jab there from Higgins.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Mahrishi slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Mahrishi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Higgins scores with the left hand. Mahrishi knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Higgins misses the jab.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Mahrishi is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahrishi's hands.
Higgins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Higgins cracks Mahrishi with an open hand slap.
Mahrishi looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Higgins.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Higgins with a nice calf kick.
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!
A big right from Higgins misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mahrishi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahrishi closes the distance but Higgins moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mahrishi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahrishi scores with a head kick.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Higgins avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higgins throws a jab when Mahrishi was well out of range.
Mahrishi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Mahrishi slips a straight right by Higgins.
Mahrishi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Mahrishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Higgins.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Higgins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Higgins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahrishi.
Mahrishi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi is looking to counter the offense by Higgins and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
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!#R3#
Mahrishi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Higgins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahrishi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi. #T1#
Higgins connects with the punch.#CL2#
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahrishi lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi presses Higgins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mahrishi up against the cage.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Mahrishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahrishi throws a quick head kick that knocks Higgins silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Mahrishi is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 124 - Randleman vs Krylov
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Phoenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Higgins.
Higgins lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Higgins misses.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Higgins throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Higgins avoids it well.
Higgins misses the body punch
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Phoenix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phoenix's hands.
Higgins scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Higgins should have avoided that one.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Higgins knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target. #T2#
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higgins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice body shot.
Higgins lands a jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins misses the jab.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins lands a nice looking body shot.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Higgins with the inside leg kick.
Higgins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Phoenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Higgins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Higgins.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Higgins.#T4#
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins lands with a nice body punch.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Good standup being displayed there by Higgins as he connects with a hook.
Higgins throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Higgins doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Higgins avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a low kick.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Higgins scores with a hook.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins lands with a right hand.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Higgins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Phoenix takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Higgins throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Higgins cracks Phoenix with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix cracks Higgins with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with a hook.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Higgins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Higgins does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with an outside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix throws a series of strikes that have Higgins backpedaling.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgins defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix. #T4#
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily.
Higgins throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Higgins is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Phoenix.
Higgins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Higgins.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Higgins walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Phoenix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Higgins slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Higgins.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Higgins back to the cage. Phoenix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Phoenix feints a jab promting Higgins to slip. Phoenix then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Higgins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Higgins.
Phoenix takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lou Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phoenix throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Phoenix misses the jab.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.#T3#
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Higgins's ribs.
Blake Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Phoenix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins misses with a shot to the body
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins misses with a leg kick.
Higgins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
It looked like Phoenix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higgins cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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 Blake Phoenix.
Well Phoenix 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 121 - Higgins vs Randleman
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
Higgins 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.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Randleman counters with a nice body kick.
Randleman defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
A nice side step and Randleman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins misses with a jab to the body
and Randleman counters with a leg kick.
Randleman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Higgins misses
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Randleman feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Randleman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Randleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Randleman.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Randleman slips under a jab.
Higgins throws a leg kick that misses.
Randleman feints a counter leg kick.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higgins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Randleman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with an inside leg kick.
Higgins throws a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins checks a low kick from Randleman.
Randleman misses with a straight left.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Randleman.
A quick step to the side and Higgins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
Randleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Randleman defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Higgins does it's job there.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins throws a front kick aimed at Randleman's knee but Randleman avoids it well.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Higgins throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Higgins takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Randleman moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Randleman counters with a body kick.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Randleman counters with a leg kick.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Higgins. #T3#
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Randleman feints a counter leg kick.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randleman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Randleman.
Higgins scores with the left hand. Randleman knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
Randleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman tries a quick counter leg kick but Higgins is wise to it.
Randleman throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Higgins throws a solid leg kick but Randleman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Higgins.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins cracks Randleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
Randleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higgins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randleman under the eye.
Randleman throws a body kick that misses.
Higgins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Higgins.
Higgins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Randleman saw that one coming.
Higgins throws a low kick but Randleman avoids it.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Randleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Higgins works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Randleman lands a big uppercut and Higgins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Higgins looks OK. Randleman waves Higgins back to his feet!#ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
A low kick from Higgins misses
and Randleman counters with a right hand from hell and Higgins is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
Randy Randleman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 117 - Randleman vs Higgins
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Randleman feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Higgins misses with a straight right.
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range.
Higgins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Higgins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Higgins scores with a punch to the head.
Randleman thows a leg kick but Higgins checks it
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Randleman throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Randy Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Higgins throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randleman slips under a jab.
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Higgins lands a really nice looking cross but Randleman seems unphased.
Randleman lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Higgins throws a hook but Randleman avoids it easily.
Randleman throws a low kick but Higgins avoids it.
Higgins throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman misses with a looping right.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Higgins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randleman throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Randleman's head but Randleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Randleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
That kick from Randleman tenderised Higgins's leg. Higgins is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Higgins finds it's way through Randleman's defenses. #T2#
Randleman moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Randleman throws a lazy head kick
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman lands a head kick. Higgins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Higgins throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman blocks a jab.
Higgins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.
Higgins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randleman on the side of the head.
Randleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randleman misses with the body kick
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Randleman 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.
Higgins tries to clinch up.#T3#
Nice shot by Randleman.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Randleman with a body shot.
Randleman is looking to land body kicks.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Randleman misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins cracks a nice hook into Randleman's ribs.
Randleman lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Randleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Higgins doesn't seem phased though.
Randleman throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Randleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Randleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Randleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Randleman misses
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Higgins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Randleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Randleman misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Randleman.
Higgins wants to counter the offense by Randleman and move into the clinch position.
Higgins throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randleman throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Higgins, as that shot connected.
Randleman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Randleman cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Randleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins dips to his left and cracks Randleman with an uppercut!
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a good low kick that Higgins was not able to check.
Higgins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randleman lands a leg kick that knocks Higgins off balance momentarily.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Higgins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman thows a body kick. Higgins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Randleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Higgins misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Randleman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Randleman.
Randleman stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Randleman moved out of range nicely.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Higgins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Randleman scores with a jab to the body.
Randleman throws a body kick that misses
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins with a jab.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Randleman misses.
Higgins scores with a jab.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Randleman.
Randleman throws a right hand that misses
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Randleman misses.
Higgins slips a jab from Randleman.
Randleman lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Randleman.
Higgins lands a right hook to the body.
Randleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Randleman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Randleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randleman.#T3#
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Randleman counters with an outside leg kick.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins misses the jab.
Higgins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Randleman connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Randleman misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Higgins misses.
A lazy left from Randleman finds it's target.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Higgins lands the left hand.#T4#
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Randleman.
Higgins slips a jab from Randleman.
Higgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins digs a good body shot into Randleman's ribs.
Higgins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Randleman.
Randleman throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Randleman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randleman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Higgins.
Higgins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Higgins takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Randleman slips a straight right by Higgins.
An inside leg kick lands from Randleman.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Randleman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Randleman lands the left hand.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Randleman avoids it with no problem.
Randleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Randleman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Higgins takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Randleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Higgins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Randleman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Randleman. #T1#
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Randleman.
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Randleman.
Randleman tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randleman defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Randleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Higgins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randleman thumps Higgins with a low kick.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Randleman counters with a three punch combo that has Higgins backing up. Higgins nods at Randleman to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Higgins misses the body punch
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Randleman saw that one coming.
Higgins throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Randleman is looking to land body kicks.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Randleman slips under a jab.
Randleman misses with a head kick.
Randleman misses with a double jab
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins throws a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Randleman. Higgins shrugs it off though.
Randleman misses with a left hand
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Randleman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Randleman throws the kick towards the body but Higgins avoids it.
Randleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins has a takedown stuffed.
Higgins defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Randleman throws a push kick but Higgins slaps the foot to one side.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Randleman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Randleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgins's sensitive parts.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.#T4#
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman cracks Higgins with a good jab.
Randleman with a hook.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins lands a nice hook to Randleman's body. Randleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgins jabs at Randleman's body.
Randleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Higgins tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randleman throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Randleman.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lou Higgins just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Randleman tries to land a leg kick but Higgins saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Randleman looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Randleman defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins jabs at Randleman's body.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randleman.
A countering left hand to the body from Higgins misses.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Higgins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
A thudding body kick lands there by Randleman!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Randleman.
Higgins tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randleman connects with a body shot that sends Higgins's belly button to the back.#T1#
A jab from Randleman misses.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Randleman's head but Randleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins lands a body shot.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Decent striking displayed by Higgins there.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Randleman misses its target.
Higgins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Randleman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Randleman misses with a body kick.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range.
Higgins throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Randleman is looking to counter with a body kick.
A cross from Higgins lands.
Higgins defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins cracks Randleman with a good jab.
Higgins scores with a hook.
Higgins blocks a leg kick.
Higgins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randleman's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Randleman saw that one coming.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Randleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randleman slips a jab from Higgins.#T3#
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randleman.
A combination from Randleman does no damage.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Higgins sizes up Randleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Randleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Randleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Randleman's head but Randleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randleman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Randleman's body.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.
A big left from Randleman misses.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
Randleman connects with a leg kick.
Randleman misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Randleman scores with a leg kick.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Randleman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randleman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higgins. That did some damage!
Higgins wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
Higgins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Randleman.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Randleman's head but Randleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Randleman tried to counter with a leg kick but Higgins avoided it.
Randleman lands a nice shot that snaps Higgins's head back.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Randy Randleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Randleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Randleman slips a jab from Higgins.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Randleman.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins lands the left hand.
Higgins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Randleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Higgins tries to clinch but Randleman is having none of it.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins drops his hands momentarily and Randleman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins works the jab nicely.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Randleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Randleman connects with a looping right hand.
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Randleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
No joy there for Randleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins lands with an uppercut that bounces Randleman off the cage and back into range.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Randleman.
Higgins moves out of range as Randleman throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Randleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Randleman staying out of range there.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randleman on the side of the head.
Randleman lands a glancing blow to the side of Higgins's head.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins connects with the punch.
A cross from Higgins lands.
Higgins with a nice cross.#T3#
Higgins lands a body shot.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Randleman.
Randleman throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Randleman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Higgins's knee momentarily.
Randleman misses with a hook.
Higgins lands a nice looking body shot.
Higgins defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Randleman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randleman at a distance. #T4#
Randleman misses with a straight right.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
Randleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Randleman misses with a jab to the body
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randleman takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Randleman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Higgins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Higgins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randleman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randleman throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Randleman connects with the punch.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
A cross from Higgins lands.
Randleman looks for the body kick but Higgins saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higgins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lou Higgins!
Lou Higgins is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Lou Higgins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 113 - McGuire vs Randleman
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Higgins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins connects with a body shot.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Higgins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins misses the jab.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higgins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins cracks a nice hook into Phoenix's ribs.
Higgins 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.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Higgins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Higgins clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Higgins.
Higgins lands a nice looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phoenix.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Higgins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higgins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Higgins breaks the clinch.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higgins scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Phoenix is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Higgins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phoenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Higgins throws a leg kick
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Higgins lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Phoenix thuds a left hand into Higgins's body.
Higgins takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Higgins finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
Phoenix takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Higgins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a one-two to the body.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
As Phoenix backs away, Higgins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Higgins tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Higgins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Higgins scores with a body shot.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Phoenix shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Higgins eats them both and turns towards Phoenix to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins lands with a nice body punch.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Higgins is looking to wear down Phoenix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Higgins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Higgins scores with a decent looking hook.
Higgins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Higgins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higgins scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Higgins off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins works the jab nicely.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higgins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins lands with a right hand.
Phoenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Higgins under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Higgins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Higgins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Higgins's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Higgins punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins scores with a jab to the head.
Lou Higgins is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
Higgins throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins lands the left hand.
Phoenix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higgins.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
Higgins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Higgins slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
Higgins connects with a body shot.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Good exchange - Higgins coming out on top.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Higgins throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws a combination. Higgins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Higgins misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Higgins misses its target.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Higgins with a body shot.
Higgins misses with a straight right.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phoenix works Higgins's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Higgins.
Phoenix throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Phoenix feints a jab promting Higgins to slip. Phoenix then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Higgins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Higgins misses with a left hand
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Higgins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Higgins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Higgins moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
An attempted straight right counter from Higgins misses the target.
Phoenix misses with a straight left. #T1#
Phoenix slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higgins takes one on the button.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Higgins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Higgins throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Higgins there.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Higgins slips a jab from Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phoenix manages to circle out of the way.
Higgins tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgins misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Higgins closes the distance and pushes Phoenix back into the cage.
Higgins tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Higgins lands a shot to the body.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Higgins misses with a body punch. #BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins's corner calls for a 1-2. Higgins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Higgins is looking to counter the offense by Phoenix and move into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Higgins.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Higgins misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Higgins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Higgins is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.#CL#
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.

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 Lou Higgins.
Well Higgins 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Blake Phoenix spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'.

Event: HFC 107 - Tonissar vs Dotsenko
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Higgins misses its target.
Higgins cracks Mahrishi with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Higgins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
Mahrishi throws a counter combo.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins connects with a body shot that sends Mahrishi's belly button to the back.#T1#
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Higgins lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Mahrishi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
Higgins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Higgins punishes Mahrishi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins punishes Mahrishi's body with a nice straight punch.
Higgins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins connects with a body shot.
Mahrishi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins defending well as Mahrishi loads up on a big left hand.
Mahrishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Higgins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahrishi doesn't seem phased though.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi throws a big counter head kick but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Mahrishi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins ducks right into an uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
Higgins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higgins cracks Mahrishi with an open hand slap.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Mahrishi connects with a jab.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins moves out of range as Mahrishi strikes.#T4#
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins cracks Mahrishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higgins lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahrishi defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Mahrishi throws a big counter head kick but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins lands a right hook to the body.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahrishi's hands.
Higgins misses the jab.
We've been informed that Mahrishi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mahrishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mahrishi staying out of range there.
Mahrishi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Lou Higgins is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danga de danga de dang - Mahrishi scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higgins misses with a straight right.
Higgins tries for a takedown but Mahrishi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Higgins moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Higgins.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Higgins's corner calls for a 1-2. Higgins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a straight left.
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Higgins avoids the head kick by Mahrishi.
Higgins lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahrishi off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Mahrishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahrishi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Higgins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
Mahrishi moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Mahrishi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Mahrishi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgins's head.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrishi can do to turn this around?
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Mahrishi's head back. #T3#
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins scores with a nice strike.
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Higgins doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahrishi circles away. #CL#
Higgins has Mahrishi up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahrishi lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins.
Mahrishi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands. #BC2#
Mahrishi manages to break the clinch.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
An attempted straight right counter from Higgins misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins throws the left hand but Mahrishi avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins scores with a nice right hand.
Mahrishi throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Higgins misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahrishi misses with a two punch combination.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Mahrishi. #T1#
Higgins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Higgins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Mahrishi counters with a good low kick that Higgins was not able to check.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Higgins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Higgins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahrishi should have avoided that one.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrishi.
Higgins works Mahrishi's body with a nice hook.
Mahrishi looks to land a combination but Higgins avoids it well.
Higgins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Higgins works Mahrishi's body with a nice hook.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.#T3#
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins lands a really nice looking cross but Mahrishi seems unphased.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
A low kick from Higgins misses
and Mahrishi counters with a left to the body.
Mahrishi loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Higgins clinches.
Mahrishi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage. #T4#
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Mahrishi is trying to force a seperation but Higgins has the dominant position.
Higgins tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Higgins there.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higgins 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
Our winner, Lou Higgins, 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.

Event: HFC 99 - McGuire vs Higgins
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Higgins throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins wants to counter with a clinch but McGuire pushes him away.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
McGuire slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Higgins's legs.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.
McGuire works Higgins's body with a nice hook.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from McGuire knocks Higgins out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins lands with a right hand.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Mataitai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mataitai walks into a jab.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Mataitai saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Mataitai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Higgins wants to counter the offense by Mataitai and move into the clinch position.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Mataitai should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Mataitai moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Higgins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mataitai slips under a jab.
Higgins darts in looking for a takedown but Mataitai gets double underhooks and turns Higgins into the cage.
Higgins cracks a nice hook into Mataitai's ribs.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Mataitai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Mataitai scores with a jab. Higgins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins misses with an uppercut
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.
Mataitai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mataitai throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.#T2#
Higgins tries to clinch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Higgins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai avoids the body shot from Higgins.
Mataitai slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mataitai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Higgins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mataitai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins cracks Mataitai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mataitai slips a straight right by Higgins.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higgins slips a jab from Mataitai.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Mataitai avoids it with no problem.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mataitai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mataitai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mataitai with a body shot.
Higgins dips to his left and cracks Mataitai with an uppercut!
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mataitai at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mataitais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Higgins finds it's way through Mataitai's defenses.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Mataitai ducks down to avoid it.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Mataitai's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Mataitai.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Mataitai.
Mataitai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Mataitai swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Mataitai lands a jab to the nose.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Higgins tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Higgins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Higgins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Higgins - just one landing.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Mataitai should have avoided that one.
Mataitai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mataitai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Higgins has Mataitai up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Higgins working aggressively here.
Mataitai tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higgins pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Higgins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mataitai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Higgins.
Higgins misses with some punches. #BC#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Higgins throws a hook but Mataitai avoids it easily.
Mataitai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Higgins scores with a nice strike.
Mataitai swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mataitai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mataitai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Mataitai defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Mataitai throws a sloppy body shot
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
Mataitai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins jabs at Mataitai's body.
Mataitai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mataitai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mataitai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
Mataitai takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins lands a really nice looking cross but Mataitai seems unphased. #T4#
Higgins cracks Mataitai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mataitai misses with a left hand
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Higgins - just one landing.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Higgins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mataitai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Higgins jabs at Mataitai's body.
Mataitai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Higgins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Higgins takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Higgins lands a nice hook to Mataitai's body. Mataitai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mataitai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a left to the body.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Higgins lands a body shot.
Mataitai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Higgins connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mataitai doesn't seem bothered though.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mataitai is just out of range.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Mataitai misses the jab.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins scores with a hook.
Mataitai throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Mataitai avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Mataitai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mataitai throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mataitai walks into a left hand.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Willy Mataitai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai swats away the attempt to clinch by Higgins.
Higgins slips a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Higgins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.
Higgins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Mataitai misses.
Higgins scores with a jab. Mataitai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mataitai with a body shot.
Higgins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mataitai's head.
Nice shot by Higgins.#T3#
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Higgins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins lands with a hook. Mataitai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Higgins swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range.
Higgins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mataitai misses with a body punch
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Mataitai misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Higgins.#T4#
Higgins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mataitai tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins lands a jab.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mataitai has time to react.
Mataitai ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Mataitai misses with a looping right.
Higgins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mataitai defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higgins 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
A very excited looking Lou Higgins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Willy Mataitai spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: HFC 85 - Sosa vs Bulb III
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roger misses with an uppercut
and Higgins counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Roger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Roger avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
Roger blocking some punches. #BC#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Roger.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Roger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roger.
Roger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from Roger lands.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Roger jabs Higgins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jolly Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Roger.
Roger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.#T1#
Roger shoots in for a double leg but Higgins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Higgins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roger misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins is looking to wear down Roger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Higgins has knocked Roger down with a huge combo! Higgins steps away and waves a wobbly Roger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Roger is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jolly Roger has been cut.
Roger slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
Roger scores with a jab to the head.
Roger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Roger misses its intended target.
Roger swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Roger slips the punch.
Roger throws a right and a left that Higgins avoids nicely.
Roger slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
Higgins throws a shot to the body.
Roger swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Roger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Higgins tries to avoid it but Roger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Higgins to the ground. Higgins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roger.
Higgins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roger.
Higgins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Higgins tries to escape but Roger is in control. #SUB2#
Roger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Higgins, who protects the arm well.
Higgins wants to control but Roger postures up.#SUB2#
Roger tries for a kimura but Higgins is defending well.
Higgins can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2#
Roger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Higgins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roger in side control, throwing shots but Higgins defends.
Higgins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Higgins is trying to improve his position.
Roger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Higgins can't do much from the bottom here.
Roger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working. #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.
Roger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Roger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Higgins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roger working the ground and pound.
Roger taking a break here but Higgins is having none of it and regains half guard.
Roger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Roger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Higgins moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jolly Roger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roger shoots for a double leg takedown but Higgins sprawls well. He's pushed Roger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Higgins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Higgins - just one landing.
Roger scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Roger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Higgins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Roger is on him like a limpet, forcing Higgins back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins scores with a shoulder strike.
Higgins lands a shot to the body.
Roger struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Roger.
Roger can't get the takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Higgins.
Roger is breathing heavily.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
Roger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roger is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?#T1#
Higgins working aggressively here.
Roger seems to have recovered his senses.
Higgins unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Roger! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Higgins is unloading with more strikes now! Roger drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
Lou Higgins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 81 - Ford vs Patriot
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws a combination that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like David King has been cut.
Higgins scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Higgins back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Higgins misses.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King throws a shot to the body.
Higgins lands a body shot.
David King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Higgins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins scores with a nice strike.
Higgins slips a jab and a cross from King.
Higgins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.
King throws a series of punches but Higgins avoids them all with ease.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Higgins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higgins slips a straight right by King.
Higgins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
King misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Higgins lands a big right hand that sends King crashing to the mat! Higgins stays standing though and waves King back to his feet!
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
King misses with a body shot.
Higgins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins cracks King with a hook to the temple - King is on wobbly legs here! Higgins swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! King falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Higgins wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
David King spoke after the fight, saying 'Goin' t'pub afterwards, have a few pints & move on to the next chapter. I couldn't be mithered with it all anyway, you know what I mean? Can't be arsed'.

Event: BBFC 15: Krutel Vs. Bitch II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Randleman.
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Higgins tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randleman blocks an uppercut.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Randleman tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Randleman back against the cage.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Randleman breaks the clinch.
Randleman throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Randleman misses with a looping right.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
Higgins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Higgins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Higgins.
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!
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Randleman staying out of range there.
Higgins throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Randleman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Higgins just manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Higgins finds it's target.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Higgins lands a nice looking body shot.
Randleman pushes Higgins away with a front kick.#CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and pushes Randleman back into the cage.
Randleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Randleman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Higgins.
A clash of legs there as Higgins blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Randleman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Higgins.
Randleman throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Higgins blocks the low kick.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Randleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.
Higgins stuns Randleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Higgins forces Randleman back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randleman.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
Randleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Randleman avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage. #BC#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randleman under the eye.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Randleman had a free shot at his head there.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Randleman had a free shot at his head there.
Randleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Higgins is out of range and Randleman settles back down.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins blocks a low kick nicely.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Randleman ducks down to avoid it.
Randleman throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins scores with a nice strike.
Higgins scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randleman.
Randleman scores with a jab to the head.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Randleman had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Randleman.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Randleman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Randleman throws a solid leg kick but Higgins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Randleman.
Randleman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Randleman.
Randleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Higgins is out of range and Randleman settles back down.
Randleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randleman is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Higgins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Randleman thows a leg kick but Higgins checks it
and Higgins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Randleman thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randleman moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Randleman tries to land a leg kick but Higgins saw it coming and moves away.
Randleman throws a hook but Higgins avoids it easily.#CL2#
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Randleman is trying to maintain a safe position but Higgins gets an underhook and turns Randleman into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Randleman throws a leg kick but Higgins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Higgins misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Randleman's body.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Higgins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
Randleman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Higgins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Randleman's head but Randleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Randleman counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Randleman.
Randleman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Higgins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Higgins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins connects with a jab.#CL2#
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Higgins gets through Randleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Randleman blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Randleman tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Randleman tries to break free but Higgins pushes him back against the cage.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Higgins misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Randleman. #BC#
Randleman breaks from the clinch.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randleman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Higgins throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Randleman slips a jab from Higgins.
Randleman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Higgins just manages to avoid it.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Randleman.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Higgins swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
Higgins throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Higgins.
Randleman slips a straight right by Higgins.
Randleman throws a leg kick that misses.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Randleman ducks down to avoid it.
Randleman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Higgins under the eye.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Randleman.
Higgins scores with a shot to the body.
Randleman scores with a hook.
A cross from Higgins lands.
Higgins lands a really nice looking cross but Randleman seems unphased.
Randleman scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman connects with a body shot.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Randleman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Randleman stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Randleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Randleman has time to react.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Randleman throws a head kick that misses.
Higgins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Higgins doesn't manage to clinch there - Randleman circles away.
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins avoids a kick to the body.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Randleman avoids it with no problem.
Higgins blocks the body kick.
Higgins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Randleman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Randleman throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
Randleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randleman staying out of range there.
Randleman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Randleman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Higgins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randleman lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman staying out of range there.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Randleman moved out of range nicely.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Randleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Higgins connects with a body shot that sends Randleman's belly button to the back.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Higgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Randleman connects with a nice looking jab.
Higgins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randleman takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
Randleman swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Higgins checks it.
Randleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Higgins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randleman throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Randleman lands a really nice looking cross but Higgins seems unphased.
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!
Randleman slips a jab from Higgins.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Randleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Randleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Randleman swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Randleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
Higgins throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Higginss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Randleman staying out of range there.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Randleman misses with a wild combination.
Higgins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Higgins catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Higgins wants to clinch.
A big right from Randleman misses.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Randleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Higgins scores with a shot to the body.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higgins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higgins slips a straight right by Randleman.
Nice shot by Higgins.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
Randleman looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Randleman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Randleman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Higgins lands with a right hand.
Higgins lands a jab to Randleman's midsection.
Higgins lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Randleman tenderised Higgins's leg. Higgins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
Higgins jabs Randleman right on the nose. Randleman blinks but takes it well.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Randleman - just one landing.
Randleman cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randleman misses with an uppercut
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Randleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.

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 Randy Randleman.
I think Higgins 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
Lou Higgins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1#
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Higgins instigates a clinch.
Higgins has Gomez pressed against the cage, preventing Gomez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Gomez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Gomez is trying to break free.#BC2#
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins cracks Gomez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Higgins fails with the takedown.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Higgins.#ROC#Gomez is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomez! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Higgins gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gomez is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!
A relieved looking Lou Higgins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tonny Gomez spoke after the fight, saying 'Hes a better man tonight but i aint going nowhere hi there kids @ #HouseOfChange we gon do it i Promise ðŸ™‚'.

Event: BBFC 1 Jalbert Vs. Broderick
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1##CL#
Murska moves into range and clinches up with Higgins.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Murska.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Murska.
Higgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Murska.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murska.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murska misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska lands a shoulder strike.
Murska gets through Higgins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Murska.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murska cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
Murska misses with a punch to the body.
Murska working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Higgins.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murska seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Higgins can turn it around.
A short right from Murska.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murska working aggressively here. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Murska misses with some punches.
Higgins tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Murska.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Murska blocking some punches.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Murska.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Murska misses with some punches.
Murska throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Murska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
A body shot lands from Murska.
Higgins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murska tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Murska back against the cage.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
Murska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards. #T4#
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murska lands a right hand.
Higgins tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
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!
Murska scores with a shoulder strike.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
A short left from Higgins.
Murska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murska takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Higgins lands a body shot.
Murska blocks an uppercut.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Murska will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Higgins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Murska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ispa Murska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murska or not.
Murska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Murska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
A short right from Murska on the inside.
Murska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Murska lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Murska controls his hands.
Murska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Higgins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murska blocks a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murska throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Murska blocks a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Murska's head. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Murska controls the action.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Murska lands with a short shot to the head.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Murska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Murska controls his hands.
Murska lands with a right to the head.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Murska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murska misses with some punches.
Higgins working aggressively here. #T4#
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murska lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Higgins.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Higgins.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Murska.
Higgins scores with a shoulder strike.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ispa Murska will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higgins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murska tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
Higgins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murska tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murska fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Ispa Murska has been cut.
Murska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Murska pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Murska throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murska.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska. #T1#
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murska working aggressively here.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Murska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Higgins.
Higgins pushes Murska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska working aggressively here.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Murska controls the action.
Higgins tries a body shot but Murska blocks it.
Good body shot from Higgins.
Murska lands with a light punch inside.
Murska lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Murska.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Murska lands a body shot.
Murska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins digs a right hand underneath Murska's ribcage. Murska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lou Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murska misses with the head strike.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murska misses with a body punch.
Higgins lands with a right to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murska throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Higgins.
Murska scores with a shoulder strike.
Murska scores with a shoulder strike.
Higgins works on Murska's body with a couple of short punches.
Murska lands a shoulder strike.
Murska misses with some punches.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins works on Murska's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Higgins.
Ispa Murska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Murska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murska struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Murska takes a shot to the head.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Murska controls his hands.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murska misses with some punches.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murska.
Murska misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Higgins.
I think Murska 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ispa Murska!
A very excited looking Ispa Murska made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFC Bloodbath 6
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Higgins throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Higgins checks it.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Higgins defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Higgins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd with a nice cross.
Higgins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins blocks the body kick.
Higgins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Todd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Todd digs a good hook to Higgins's body.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Higgins. That snapped Todd's head back. #T2#
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd thumps Higgins with a low kick.#CL2#
Higgins pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Todd.
Higgins is leaning against Todd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Todd as Higgins tries to tie him up.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Todd.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Higgins tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd blocks a body shot from Higgins.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins. #T4#
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Todd on the inside. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd jabs Higgins to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Higgins gets a clinch.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Todd presses Higgins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Higgins misses with a straight right.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd scores with a jab.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick as Higgins jumps back.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Higgins.
Higgins wants to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a leg kick but Higgins moved away.
Todd looks to throw a body kick
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd scores with a jab.
Todd cracks Higgins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Higgins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higgins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd thumps Higgins with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd throws a head kick that misses
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Higgins. Those never looked like landing.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Higginss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd missing with a left hand there. Higgins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins lands with a nice combination. Todd backs away looking to recover.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd connects with a leg kick.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higgins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd pushes Higgins away with a front kick.#T4##CL2#
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Todd in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Higgins gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Higgins stalling in the clinch.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Higgins walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
Todd tries to work over Higgins's front leg with a kick but Higgins checks it.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Higgins down.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgins's sensitive parts.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higgins. That did some damage!
Higgins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a low kick.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Higgins's hands.#T1#
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Higgins's belly button to the back.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Higgins throws a combination. Todd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Higgins moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd lands a jab.
Higgins wants to clinch.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Todd with a body shot.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgins's sensitive parts.
Higgins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Higgins moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.#T4#
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Todd.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Higgins scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins scores with a nice right hand.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd walks into a jab.#T1#
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Higgins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Higgins scores with a hook.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd. #T2#
Higgins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Higgins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a hook.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Todd, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Higgins's corner calls for a 1-2. Higgins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Higgins takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Higgins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Higgins throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Higgins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd works Higgins's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Todd.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Higgins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
Higgins throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Higgins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todd circles away quickly and effectively.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Higgins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Higgins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Higgins rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Todd scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd misses with some punches.
Higgins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Todd.
Higgins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Higgins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Higgins defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Higgins avoids it.#T1#
Todd slips under a jab from Higgins.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Higgins.#T2#
Higgins scores with a body shot.
Higgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lou Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd throws a head kick that Higgins semi-blocks.
Higgins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.#T3#
Todd misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins jabs at Todd's body.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Higgins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd is looking to slow Higgins down with leg kicks.
Higgins looks to clinch
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.

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 Winston Todd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Todd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BFC Fight Night 7
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Higgins as he connects with a hook.
Alexander throws a hook but Higgins avoids it easily.
Alexander throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higgins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Higgins misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Alexander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Higgins doesn't seem bothered though.
Higgins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook to the body
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alexander.
Alexander tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Higgins is stalking Alexander. Alexander circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Higgins, and it's lights out! Alexander really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
Lou Higgins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFC SYNDICATE 5
Date: Nov 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Soares drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Soares blocks a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Soares's head.
Soares misses with some punches.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Higgins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Higgins pushes Soares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Soares turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Soares manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Higgins down.
Soares is putting a hurting on Higgins here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Soares working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Higgins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soares has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Higgins tries to improve position but can't.
Soares working the body and head with strikes.
Higgins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soares.
Soares is chipping away with strikes.
Soares throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Soares throws a strike aimed at the side of Higgins's head but Higgins avoids it well.
Soares misses with the ground and pound.
Soares working the strikes but Higgins uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Soares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higgins defending well though.
Soares is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Higgins wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Higgins actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Soares has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares thows a huge punch but Higgins dodges it nicely.
Higgins is trying is best to control the position here.
Soares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higgins trying to hold on to Soares's head to control him but Soares postures up.
Soares uses his free foot to push down on Higgins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Higgins.
Soares lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Higgins taking shots to the head.
Soares with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Soares.#ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Soares drops a big elbow. That's hurt Higgins! More shots from Soares and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!

Event: BFC 24: Bitch Vs. Washington
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cider looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cider lands with a straight right. Higgins didn't see that one coming.
Cider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Higgins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cider lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Cider misses the body punch
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Fistin Cider has been cut.
Cider misses the body punch #KD2#
and Higgins counters with a nice right hand that sends Cider toppling to the canvas! Cider scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Higgins finish him?!#ROC2#Cider is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cider's head, knocking him out cold! Higgins is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
In his post fight interview, Lou Higgins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BFC 20: Randleman Vs. Carver
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDrippy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. McDrippy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDrippy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Higgins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDrippy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higgins takes a swing at McDrippy's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Higgins takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDrippy.
Higgins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDrippys head.
McDrippy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDrippy up against the cage.
McDrippy is struggling to control the position.
Higgins misses with some punches.
McDrippy throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins lands with a left to the head. #T1#
McDrippy blocking some punches.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDrippy backwards.
McDrippy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDrippy misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, McDrippy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
McDrippy throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins stalling the fight.
Higgins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Higgins gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McDrippy blocks an uppercut.
Higgins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDrippy backwards.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDrippy backwards.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but McDrippy avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Higgins. #T2#
A short left from Higgins.
Higgins lands with a right to the head. #ROC#McDrippy is rocked!
McDrippy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDrippy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDrippy is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?
McDrippy blocks an uppercut.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but McDrippy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by McDrippy.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by McDrippy.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Higgins is working McDrippy over against the cage.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by McDrippy.
McDrippy working aggressively here.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by McDrippy.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
McDrippy blocking some punches.
McDrippy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDrippy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDrippy.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by McDrippy.
McDrippy seems to have recovered his senses.
Higgins lands with a left to the head.
Higgins digs a right hand underneath McDrippy's ribcage. McDrippy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Higgins lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDrippy backwards.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Higgins lands a body shot.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDrippy misses with a punch on the inside.
McDrippy misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Higgins.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDrippy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDrippy lands a hook that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McDrippy with a big uppercut! McDrippy tries to clinch up but Higgins pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McDrippy to the mat! McDrippy covers up and Higgins unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lou Higgins!
Lou Higgins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: BFC Syndicate 3
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Higgins drops Hoffman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hoffman looks back up at him and smiles so Higgins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Higgins weaves into range and cracks Hoffman right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hoffman goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Higgins is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
A very excited looking Lou Higgins 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1##CL#
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Pan takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Pan has been cut.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pan.
Higgins working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Pan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pan is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Pan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pan prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Pan working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land. #BC2#
Pan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pan throws a leg kick that misses.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Pan tries to counter with a clinch but Higgins shakes him off and moves away.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pan wants to counter the offense by Higgins and move into the clinch position.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgins. #T1#
Pan moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Pan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pan manages to avoid it.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Higgins misses with a hook. Pan ducked under it nicely.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pan to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins with a jab.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Pan.
Pan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Pan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Higgins scores with a decent looking hook.
Pan looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pan works Higgins's body with a nice hook.#T2#
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Pan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Pan is rocked!
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Pan is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?
Pan throws a right hand that Higgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Higgins also avoids with ease.
Pan looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Pan.
Pan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Higgins swinging wildly here.
Higgins throws an overhand right that drops Pan like a sack of potatoes! Higgins dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Higgins!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 933

Total users: 40289